General Dentistry

San Antonio, Texas

General dentist Dr. Hale in San Antonio, Texas offers a comprehensive range of general dentistry services. Some of these are root canals, fillings, snoring, breath treatment, and pediatric care. Just give us a call or send an email and we'll be glad to go over everything we can do for you!

Dental health and general health

Your oral health is an excellent indicator of your overall, general health. When something has gone awry with your oral health, there's almost certainly something else going on somewhere in your body. For instance, grinding and clenching your teeth at night while you sleep (an indication of TMJ/TMD) can leave you tired, irritable, and headachy with sore gums and teeth, not to mention a host of other complaints. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (often alleviated with a custom oral appliance) can cause all sorts of problems from snoring that wakes even the sleeper (and his/her companion!) to serious medical issues like stroke or heart problems. Even cavities take their toll.

Learn more about the diet/dental connection on our diet/dental connection page.

Fillings Are Important

Getting a cavity may seem like a minor thing. And, if promptly treated, it is. But if you consider cavities (known as "caries" in the field of dentistry) too minor a problem to attend to and neglect them, here are some potential consequences that might make you think twice:

• Severe pain
• Infection
• Abscess in the jawbone
• Bone destruction
• Tooth loss
• Infection to other areas of the body spread via the bloodstream

The longer you put off taking care of a cavity, the worse the problem becomes. And if you adhere to a policy of regular dental checkups, which should last your entire lifetime, beginning in childhood, there's no reason this should occur.

Start Them Off Right

And speaking of beginning good dental healthcare in childhood: As a responsible parent, you're undoubtedly well aware of how important it is to start your children off right with regular checkups, but did you know that Dr. Hale treats children as well as adults? Dr. Hale not only makes sure your children receive the best dental care, but he also provides it within the most comfortable, calmest environment possible.

Dental Care for the Whole Family

Whether you are needing a routine checkup, a simple filling, a root canal, an implant, or a partial or full denture or bridge, our general dentistry services are here - for you and your entire family. Contact our general dentistry office today, to schedule a free general dentistry consultation. Our general dentistry staff in San Antonio, Texas will give you a friendly and warm welcome.