• Which mouthwash should you use?
    Although using mouthwash is certainly not the equal of brushing and flossing, it does have benefits for your dental hygiene. If you use mouthwash regularly, you should find out which Read more
  • Oral Health Tips: Travel Edition
    When you leave on a trip, you probably double-check that evrything’s ready: your clothes are packed, your ticket is handy, and your passport waits patiently on top of your bag Read more
  • Electric Toothbrush: How do you choose?
    Since the introduction of the power toothbrush in the 1960s, this tool has undergone many technological advances, from design and bristle motions to rotation oscillation and sonic vibration. What is rotation Read more
  • Sports and Energy Drink Consumption Damages Tooth Enamel
    While they may sound refreshing, especially after participating in sports activities or after a jog, recent studies suggest that energy and sports drinks can damage tooth enamel, thus elevating your Read more
  • Xylitol: A significant factor for improving your oral health
    Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener found in tree bark, plants, fruits, and vegetables. The human body also produces it in small amounts. It looks and tastes like sugar, so Read more
  • When is the best time to floss?
    At Michael E. Cessac, DDS, FAGD, we prefer our patients to practice good oral hygiene between office visits. Part of that process includes flossing, which the doctor will tell you, Read more
  • Foods that Can Harm Enamel
    Many people who are careful about brushing and flossing their teeth wonder how they still end up with cavities or tooth decay. Several factors affect wear and tear on tooth Read more
  • Do we have your current contact info?
    As you probably know, you can always connect with the doctor and our team by calling our Nederland, Texas office, or going to our Facebook page. However, if you’ve recently Read more
  • Eat Well, Feel Good, Smile Better
    Did you know that the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and gum disease? Not so coincidentally, they are also the easiest to prevent. As much as we Read more
  • Snacks for Healthy Teeth while Watching the Big Game
    It's almost game day and you're wondering what to put on the menu for your guests. Most snacks are typically highly processed and unhealthy. Why not mix it up this Read more
  • Why it’s Important to Leave Us Reviews
    At our office, the doctor and our team do all that we can to make sure that your experience with us is the best it can possibly be. However, there’s Read more
  • Oral Piercing: What you should know
    If you have been thinking about getting a piercing, or if you already have one or more, there are some health risks our team at Michael E. Cessac, DDS, FAGD Read more
  • Don't brush after EVERY meal!
    This may come as a surprise, but brushing your teeth right after a meal can be one of the worst things you can do for your healthy teeth. A toothbrush Read more
  • Toothpaste Guide
    Between the huge number of toothpaste brands on the market today, the different flavors, and claims from most to do different things, it isn’t surprising that people feel so confused Read more
  • To use or not to use mouthwash; that is the question
    A famous mouthwash company chose the marketing slogan, “Better than flossing.” As a consumer, would you believe a high-end commercial that essentially tells you to stop flossing? Just use this Read more
  • You broke your tooth; now what?
    You may have bitten down on a hard food or object, or perhaps you had a cavity that weakened your tooth. Either way, your tooth is now broken, and the Read more