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We would be honored to have you as a new patient. Please call our San Marcos dentist office and we can the send you the forms you need. We can mail you or email you new patient forms if you’d like to expedite the process. Of course, you’re welcome to come in and fill out the forms in-person at our dental offices in San Marcos Tx.

The Larry D. Molenda D.D.S. dentistry in San Marcos, offers our clients a wide range of basic and advanced dental procedures from simple cleanings to dental implants and TMJ Treatments. Stop by our San Marcos family dental offices to get started as a new patient!

Phone: 512–392–5845

Timeline for Childhood Tooth Health, Development and Hygiene

Parents want to do what is best for their kids, and they also want to know what to expect so that they can know what the best course of action is. With something like tooth development in childhood, it’s important to keep in mind that there is a wide range of variability in what is normal. It’s generally not a concern for very long, and these kinds of questions can always be answered by your local family dentist if you do have questions. With that in mind, we thought it important to compile a small list of some of the most important FAQs that we get and to provide a general timeline of childhood development when it comes to overall mouth health. By knowing what to look out for, you’ll be better equipped to provide your child with the best care you can. 3–6 Months: Teething Begins Babies will generally start the process of teething anywhere from 3 to 6 months, though it is not uncommon for this process to start after the first year. Babies are actually born with 20 primary teeth, also known as baby teeth. The process of teething is essentially the act of these teeth erupting […]

The Importance and Benefits of Proper Tongue Hygiene

We all know the importance of taking care of our dental health. We know that you need to brush every day, floss, avoid sugary foods and other best practices when it comes to oral hygiene. And we also know the consequences of not doing so. Eventual need for braces, fillings, dentures, false teeth and other advanced surgeries will result from neglecting your mouth. But what is rarely talked about is the importance of keeping your tongue healthy. Your tongue can have an influence on your teeth, your mouth biome, how much your breath stinks, and more. In fact, it can even have an influence on how you taste and smell things. It also can have an impact on the overall health of your body, and more directly inform your doctor of the state of your health. While the tongue may be one of the strongest muscles in the body per inch, it needs some help maintaining healthiness. It’s a complex muscle, which food passes through, with thousands of taste receptors, in an oscillating wet-dry environment, and all of this together is the reason bacteria can thrive there. Fortunately, there are several simple things you can do to maintain your tongue’s […]

Key Advantages of a Family Dentistry

Good oral practice and regular check-ups are essential for dental hygiene and overall health. Paying attention to your oral health gives you confidence and reduces the chances of infection and disease. For an individual, booking an appointment with a dentist may be an easy-to-do task. However, scheduling different appointment dates for each family member may be costly and time-consuming for those with a family. For situations like this, choosing a family dentist should be a priority. A family dentist is a qualified medical practitioner who diagnoses and treats dental problems in patients of all ages. For those looking to a one-stop solution for their entire family’s dental needs, a family dentistry may be just the right fit. Here are some of the reasons why. Easy to Track Dental Records Dental records from previous visits enable the dentist to go through the patient’s history and determine the most effective treatment for a condition. It may be very challenging to track an individual’s history if they visit different dentists. Having a family dentist makes it easier to monitor progress from previous visits, as children can continue to see the same dentist even once they grow up. It also makes it simple for […]