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When he became the first president of the United States, George Washington had only one real tooth left! You heard right…just ONE. Everyone has heard something about this great man and his dental history, but if you heard that Washington had wooden teeth, then you heard wrong.  This myth is totally false, and Dr. Meghna […]

In a great tale of opposites, lemon juice can be both acidic and basic, or alkaline. Read on to find out why people are talking about this, and what it means for your oral and overall health. What is pH and why does it matter? Drinking lemon juice (usually diluted in a glass of water […]

For many Houston residents, one thing stands in the way of a healthy, beautiful smile – fear of the dentist!  Even routine cleanings can be scary for folks with dental phobia. However, at Dassani Dentistry we have made it our business to offer you the most comfortable dental experience possible, which is why Dr. Meghna […]

Most Houston folks have had some exposure to the concept of wisdom teeth. Perhaps you have had yours removed, are considering a removal, or Dr. Meghna Dassani has just shown you an X-Ray with the infamous third molars creeping into view. It’s common to hear patients ask how they are removed, but we rarely hear people talking […]

If you are a parent, you probably know how difficult it is to get Houston children to brush and floss regularly. On top of that, young children often lack the necessary motor skills to properly care for their teeth. At Dassani Dentistry, we want your whole family to have excellent dental health, so here’s some information […]

We all remember losing our teeth as children and being delighted to find money from the tooth fairy under our pillow, but it’s just not as fun as an adult. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, adults between the ages of 20 and 64 have an average of 25 permanent teeth […]

When it comes to ridiculous beliefs on dental hygiene and treatment, we’ve heard just about everything. However, the most dangerous ones usually aren’t quite so over the top. Unfortunately, a number of dental myths are floating all over Houston, so Dr. Meghna Dassani is here to put an end to the misinformation. Don’t feel bad if […]

Although you might think of your general health and your dental health as two separate categories, they are much more connected than the average Houston resident would suspect. Just like the information you provide to your doctor helps him/her keep your health in good shape, Dr. Meghna Dassani depends on your input for optimum dental health. We […]

Originally created for people that can’t consume regular sugars, alternative and artificial sweeteners have become extremely popular in Houston in all kinds of different products. From chewing gum to diet soda, Dr. Meghna Dassani wants you to know which of these options are best for your dental and general health, so here are the facts about a […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the fluoridation of drinking water is ranked among the ten greatest public health achievements of 20th century America. However, a quick search of the internet tells us that fluoride is actually toxic if ingested in large enough quantities. So which is it? Do the health benefits […]