Bruxism, or chronic teeth-grinding, can often be the source of several different oral health concerns, and that’s largely due to the fact that not everyone who has it realizes what a problem it is. Until they do, the constant grinding of their teeth can gradually wear down, damage, and threaten your teeth to increasingly more severe degrees. Fortunately, there’s a way to stop grinding your teeth if you experience bruxism, and if you address the condition early, you have a good chance of keeping your treatment as minimally invasive as possible. (more…)
3 Areas Where Dental Implants Improve a Restoration
Today’s dental restorations can help people address a wide range of dental health concerns with a high level of realism, allowing them to restore their smiles and tooth structure with optimal results. However, when it comes to replacing one or more lost teeth, conventional restorations typically have one important limitation – they’re unable to replace the roots that healthy, natural teeth rely on. Fortunately, today’s dental bridges and dentures can often be supported by lifelike dental implant posts, which are designed to mimic and replace the roots of your lost teeth. (more…)
How Worried Should I Be If My Gum Line Is Receding?
There are issues that can cause your gums to gradually recede over time. You may notice that this issue has changed the look of your smile, or made certain teeth look uneven or long. This change can also lead to issues like dental sensitivity, as the portion of a tooth below your gum line has less natural protection than the crown (the portion that resides above your gum line). Your Houston, TX dentist’s office can speak with you about addressing problems with a receding gum line. We can also check on your oral health during an evaluation to see if the problem is linked to gingivitis, or if another oral health issue has led to the change. (more…)
How Does Extraction Resolve a Severe Tooth Problem?
Restoring a tooth that’s been damaged or has been affected by decay is often simpler than patients expect. For example, cavities that seem severe due to the discomfort they cause can often be successfully treated with minimally invasive treatment, such as a tooth-colored filling. However, not every case of a compromised tooth can be addressed in a way that helps you preserve and retain the tooth structure. In some severe cases, the only way to resolve the problem is to extract the tooth. (more…)
The Proper Way to Deal with Gum Disease
There can be some confusion when it comes to dealing with gum disease. For some people, it may not seem like a problem, if they’ve already begun to develop early signs of the disease. Others may realize it’s a problem, but don’t expect it to become so severe so quickly. The truth is that the best way to deal with gum disease is to successfully prevent it. If that fails, then it’s even more important to notice the signs early, take them seriously, and visit your dentist as soon as possible for appropriate periodontal treatment. (more…)
What It Means to Prevent Tooth Loss
When it comes to preserving your smile and keeping it healthy for life, one of the primary goals is to preserve all of your healthy, natural teeth. This means preventing tooth loss, which some people may not even realize is possible. The key to preventing tooth loss is to understand what could potentially lead to it, and what the state of your oral health says about your specific tooth loss risks factors. (more…)
Dealing with Your Specific Level of Tooth Decay
The thing about tooth decay is that it isn’t always the same for everyone who needs treatment for it. Sometimes, dealing with the tooth infection (and the cavity that’s resulted from it) can be as simple as filling the cavity. At other times, it could involve removing all of the tissues from the tooth’s inner pulp and root canal due to all of them being infected by the decay. When it comes to dealing with your specific tooth decay, the first step is to determine how serious the condition is, or how at-risk you are of developing it if you haven’t yet. (more…)
Ready To Improve Your Smile’s Appearance?
With cosmetic dentistry, your Houston, TX, dentist offers a number of different procedures to address the esthetic issues with your smile. In addition to masking teeth stains, we can also repair damage, reshape the gum line, and even offer a smile makeover in as little as two visits. In today’s blog, we’re going to look at each of our popular cosmetic treatments.
Implant (And Removable) Full And Partial Dentures
We work with a team of prosthodontist, periodontitis, and general dentists to help people with one or more missing teeth enjoy a full and functional smile. No referrals to other offices, as we complete the entire process under one roof. In today’s blog, your Houston, TX, dentist looks at how we address multiple missing teeth with dentures, whether they are secured with suction or clasps, or with advanced dental implants.
A Better Bridge With Implant Dentistry
To provide dental prosthetics that last longer and offer a more lifelike appearance, we may secure them with dental implants. Your Houston, TX, dentist works with a team of periodontists, oral surgeons, and prosthodontists to ensure the entire process is completed under one roof. In today’s blog, find out how we can provide implant bridges for people with minor tooth loss!