by Amy Sharp

As we wrap up another summer, we’re all ticking off the mental checklist. New backpacks, clothes, school supplies, extracurricular registrations, sports physicals. What about your family’s pearly whites? Have they had their biannual physical?

Who do you trust with your family’s teeth? Your smile affects your confidence, relationships, career, and every aspect of life. Dr. Thomas Lomonte, D.D.S. of Stafford says, “A great smile is important at every age, and behind every great smile is great oral health. Everyone, from age 1 to 101, should have dental checkups twice a year. What you hear most often after a dental visit is, ‘No Cavities!’ But checking your teeth for tooth decay is just one part of a thorough dental examination. We evaluate the health of your gums, look for anything out of the ordinary with your head, neck and jaw joints, and examine your mouth for any indications of oral cancer, diabetes or vitamin deficiency.”

Seeing your dentist twice a year is one of the smartest things you can do. Plaque and tartar can build up in a very short time and if not removed, the soft plaque can harden on the teeth and irritate gum tissue, leading to gum disease. Gum disease has been linked to heart disease, diabetes, respiratory disease, digestive problems, osteoporosis, and immune problems. So a healthy smile supports a healthy body too!

In his same location on Murphy Road since 1982, Dr. Lomonte is your family dentist. No need for mom and dad to go to one dentist and the kids to another…make your life easy and let Dr. Lomonte do it all. Dr. Lomonte says, “I designed my practice to meet the needs of your entire family….from the simplest checkups to cosmetic reconstructions. I love that over the years I’ve been able to treat second and even third generation patients and their smiles. They’re all family to me, and I always have room for more. Stop by anytime. Let me help check beautiful teeth off your family’s list! ”

Thomas M. Lomonte, D.D.S.
“Come in as a patient, leave as a friend.”
12122 Murphy Rd.
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 530-1440
www.drthomaslomonte.com