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We’ve recently talked about how we improve the esthetics of your teeth with professional teeth whitening and cosmetic dental bonding. But what about your gums? Issues like a gummy smile could impact the appearance of your teeth and your smile’s symmetry. To correct these issues, your Houston, TX, dentist may suggest cosmetic gum contouring!
With bonding and contouring, our team offers major smile improvements with a conservative and minimalistic approach. In fact, these two procedures can both be completed in one visit, so you leave after a single sitting with a brighter, more attractive smile. In today’s blog, your Houston, TX, dentist will look at our bonding and contouring treatments.
If you have serious discoloration, then you may need treatment to help brighten your teeth. In today’s blog, your Houston, TX, dentist will talk about how we whiten teeth with professional treatment. We have both an in-office and at-home option to break up stains and help you enjoy a smile up to eight shades brighter!
Along with adults, kids need routine care too in order to avoid issues like tooth decay, infection, or even premature tooth loss, which impacts smile alignment. In today’s blog, your Houston, TX, dentist will look at the treatments we offer, the homecare you should provide, to help your children enjoy healthy smiles.
TMJ disorder, also known as TMD, could lead to serious discomfort, including persistent headaches or jaw pain. The disorder is also linked to chronic teeth grinding, known as bruxism. To help bring relief and correct imbalance in your smile, your Houston, TX, dentist may recommend treatment with a custom-made oral appliance! In today’s blog, we’re going to explain the link and causes of these disorders, and how to stop the discomfort!
Every six months, we urge people of all ages to see us for care. These checkup and cleaning visits could help protect your smile from issues like tooth decay and even gum disease. In today’s blog, your Houston, TX, dentist will explain how we help keep smile strong and healthy with a checkup and cleaning!
Gum disease consists of a number of different stages with varying impact on your oral health. You may have heard of “gingivitis,” which is the most basic form of gum disease. Identifying gingivitis when it forms allows you to combat the condition and prevent further damage from occurring. Why is this important? Because gum disease can actually have a serious long-term impact on your oral health and even your overall health. That’s why you should know the signs of gingivitis, floss daily, and visit your dentist every six months. (more…)
Everyone wants a beautiful smile that they feel comfortable showing off in photographs and public settings. Small blemishes can get in the way of you feeling your best about your own smile. One of the most common smile imperfections is teeth staining. That’s because teeth staining is actually a totally natural phenomenon that happens to nearly everyone over time. To counteract teeth staining, you may have tried teeth whitening treatment before. Over-the-counter teeth whitening products don’t always live up to the hype, though. Has your teeth whitening experience worked for you? If not, it’s time to try a professional option. (more…)
Tooth extraction may feel like an extreme or overwhelming treatment. It may feel particularly confusing when it comes as a recommendation from your dentist. Your dentist’s goal is to use preventive and restorative treatment to keep your teeth healthy, vibrant, and functional throughout your lifetime. Why, then, would your dentist recommend removing a tooth? In some oral health cases, the best move you can make for your future is to extract a problematic tooth. Your dentist doesn’t make this recommendation lightly; they’ll only choose tooth extraction when it’s necessary. (more…)
Periodontal health falls under the umbrella of oral health, but it’s something you might not think about often. Periodontal health refers to the wellbeing of your gum tissue. While your gums may be distinct from your teeth, the necessity to keep them clean, and the potential health issues that can befall them, remain the same. Bacteria build up around your gum line, just as they do on the surfaces of your teeth. Prolonged inflammation of the gums can eventually lead to periodontal disease, an irreversible problem that has long-term impact. That’s why you should seek periodontal treatment at the first sign of any gum-related issue. (more…)