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We’ve all learned how important health is in the last few months. COVID-19 has shown us all how quickly a disease can impact our lives. With that in mind, we want to remind you that April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. At Davenport Dental Group, we perform oral cancer screenings for our patients at our Laredo, TX offices. To get one, ...

Family dentistry is about much more than making sure your kids have a great first dental visit. As your kids get older, their dental needs will change. Teenagers have some specific issues, which make regular dental checkups particularly important at this time in their lives. Take a moment to watch the short video below by the American Dental ...

When John moved to Laredo, he asked for recommendations for a local dentist. Based on what a co-worker told him, he started coming to Davenport Dental Group. Based on what he’s said in the video below, we think it’s fair to say that he’s glad that he found us. “They do a fantastic job from start to finish, ranging from the staff that ...

With the change in the weather, you can make a change of your own with a smile makeover at our Laredo, TX dental offices. Each makeover is unique and based on your goals for your teeth. Dr. Dick Davenport discusses this cosmetic dental option in the video below. To get started on your new smile, schedule a visit to either of our Laredo, TX ...

Spring is nearly here, which makes this a good time to schedule a dental cleaning and exam. Follow it up with a teeth whitening treatment to get your smile looking its best. With warmer weather, you’ll be out and about more, and you don’t want plaque or stained teeth to hold you back. To request an appointment at Davenport Dental Group, ...

Paola A. lost her smile to save her life. When she underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatments, she lost teeth. We are honored that she trusted our team in Laredo, TX to rebuild her smile. “Here, they care about the way you feel, you look, and when everything’s said and done, they look 100 percent more beautiful than you’ll ever ...

In our previous post, we shared some of the common symptoms of gum disease. Today, we want to discuss some of the risk factors that make someone more likely to develop periodontal problems. We can and do treat gum infections and disease at our Laredo, TX dental offices, but we would prefer to help you prevent those issues whenever we can. We ...

Don’t ignore the symptoms if you believe you may have an abscessed tooth. This is a condition that will not go away on its own and requires prompt treatment. A tooth abscess (or dental abscess) is a pocket of pus in your mouth caused by a bacterial infection. Abscesses can occur a the tip of the tooth root, in the gum next to the tooth root, or ...