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Services
Our dentists perform various dentistry procedures, including Zoom teeth
whitening, Invisalign (wireless braces), porcelain veneers, dental implants,
dental bonding, dental bridges, porcelain crowns, root canal therapy,
teeth cleaning and dentures for patients in Houston, Texas and across
the nation. Read more about the procedures below.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin shells that easily slide over your teeth
and perfect your smile by concealing stains, chips, or gaps. Porcelain
veneers, which are an excellent alternative to crowns, bond to teeth for
an extremely natural and long-lasting look. And porcelain veneers are
highly resistant to stains, so you can continue to enjoy your favorite
soft drinks, coffee, and tea without worrying about discoloring your new
dazzling smile!
On your first visit to our office, our dentist will discuss your options
and whether porcelain veneers are right for you. On your second visit,
our dentist will take impressions of your teeth that the in-house lab
will use to produce custom-made porcelain veneers. In most cases, no grinding
or anesthesia is necessary to prepare your teeth for porcelain veneers,
so there is no need for shots!
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Dental Implants
Whether you are missing one tooth or a couple, dental implants
may be right for you. Dental implants are surgically attached below
the gum line and act as anchors for replacement teeth, dental bridges,
or dentures. Dental implants fuse to the jawbone to provide a stable
foundation for replacement teeth, ensuring your smile will stay
healthy for years to come.
Dental implants are an excellent option for people who are missing
teeth because they provide a natural look and comfortable feel.
But having spaces in your teeth does not only affect the beauty
of your smile. Gaps can cause surrounding teeth to drift or shift,
making chewing or speaking difficult and painful. If you have missing
teeth, contact our cosmetic dentists in Houston, Texas today to
evaluate if dental implants are right for you.
Because dental implants require surgery, it is important to have
healthy gums and adequate bone. Our cosmetic dentists will discuss
your options when you visit the office.
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Dental Bonding
Dental bonding can simply and painlessly restore your smile to its natural
beauty. The dental bonding procedure includes spreading a thin coating
of resin over the surface of damaged teeth, repairing chips, discolorations,
or cracks. Dental bonding can also effectively change the color, shape,
and size of teeth, giving your smile a uniform and healthy appearance.
During the dental bonding procedure, our cosmetic dentist roughs up the
tooth’s enamel so the resin will easily stick. After the resin is applied,
it is exposed to a high-intensity light that hardens and seals it to the
tooth’s surface. After the resin is bonded to the tooth, it is polished
and shaped to match the rest of your teeth. The dental bonding procedure
requires no anesthetics or shots, and the final result is a natural, healthy
smile with no sign of damage or stains. If you would like to learn more
about our dental bonding procedures, please call our office today!
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Dental Bridges
Dental bridges can fill holes in your smile by literally bridging
the gap between missing teeth. Most dental bridges are made of a false
tooth that is held together by two crowns, which is then attached
to the teeth on each side of the gaps. Dental bridges are comfortable
and durable, and can only be removed by the dentist.
In order to place dental bridges, the teeth surrounding the gap
need to be filed down to accommodate the crowns. Once the teeth
are shaped, an impression is made and the crowns and bridge are
bonded and designed to fit comfortably in your mouth. The final
result is a natural, beautiful smile with no gaps.
If you are missing one or more teeth, you may be a good candidate
for dental bridges. Filling gaps with dental bridges not only benefits
the look of your smile, but also your health. Gaps can cause surrounding
teeth to drift, making chewing uncomfortable and difficult. But
even more serious problems can result from missing teeth, including
tooth decay and gum disease. If you have missing teeth, don’t wait
another day to get it taken care of. Contact our office in Houston,
Texas today to set up a consultation with our cosmetic dentists.
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Porcelain Crowns
Porcelain crowns, also called caps, are natural-looking covers that easily
glide over damaged teeth to conceal imperfections such as breaks, fractures,
or stains. Porcelain crowns add strength and durability while improving
the appearance of damaged or misaligned teeth.
To prepare your teeth for porcelain crowns, the cosmetic dentist needs
to reduce the damaged tooth so the crown can fit easily and comfortably.
An impression of your teeth and gums is made and you are fitted with a
temporary crown until the permanent crown is prepared. Once porcelain
crowns are ready, it is a quick visit to our office to cement them into
place. To ensure you receive the look you desire, our cosmetic dentists
usually use temporary cement so you can approve the final result before
the crown is permanently secured into place.
There are several reasons teeth may require porcelain crowns, including
a previously filled tooth that now has more filling than tooth structure,
decay, discolorations or other aesthetic concerns, root canals, and bridges.
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Porcelain Onlays
Porcelain onlays increase tooth strength and provide lasting protection
for teeth that have extensive decay. By using porcelain onlays,
our cosmetic dentists are able to repair just the damaged portion
of the tooth, leaving most of the tooth structure intact.
To prepare for an onlay, old existing fillings and decay are removed
from the tooth and an impression is made. Onlays are made to match
the color of your other teeth and fit perfectly into the prepared
surface, reducing the seam between the tooth and the restoration.
This will help prevent further decay from occurring, keeping your
smile healthy for years.
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Tooth-Colored Fillings
Unattractive metal fillings are now a thing of the past. Here in our Houston,
Texas office, our dentists use tooth-colored fillings to fix cavities,
giving you a white, healthy smile with no signs of dental work.
These modern fillings are matched to your tooth color and bonded to the
surface of your tooth for a stronger, more natural effect that you can
expect to last for years to come. Other advantages of tooth-colored fillings
include the removal of less tooth structure, a tighter seal between the
filling and the tooth, and the ability to repair or add on as needed.
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Root Canal Therapy
Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic therapy, is probably the
most maligned of all dental procedures, but the reputation of pain typically
associated with "having a root canal" is really not deserved. The majority
of people who have undergone root canal treatment typically report that
the process itself is no more involved than having a filling placed.
Root canal therapy refers to the treatment of the inner aspects of a
tooth, specifically that area inside a tooth originally occupied by the
tooth's "pulp tissue".
Let our dentistst examine your teeth to determine if root canal treatment
is indicated for any of your teeth. In those cases where root canal therapy
is needed it is always best to go ahead and make plans to have the treatment
performed sooner rather than later.
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Teeth Cleaning
The best way to protect and preserve your teeth for life is to have your teeth
cleaned regularly by a dental hygienist, at which time X-rays and other preventative
measures can be applied to ensure your teeth and gums are in good health.
When you visit our office, we will begin your treatment with a thorough diagnosis
and devise a dental plan that is specific to your own individual wants and needs.
A complete examination of teeth, gums, bite, and soft tissue will be performed,
and we will take photographs, models, and X-rays, if needed.
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Partial & Complete Dentures
If you’ve lost all of your natural teeth, whether from periodontal disease, tooth decay or injury,
complete dentures can replace your missing teeth and your smile. Replacing missing teeth will benefit
your appearance and your health. Without support from the denture, facial muscles sag, making a
person look older. You’ll be able to eat and speak—things that people often take for granted until
their natural teeth are lost.
There are various types of complete dentures. A conventional full denture is made and placed in
the patient’s mouth after the remaining teeth are removed and tissues have healed which may take
several months. An immediate complete denture is inserted as soon as the remaining teeth are removed.
The dentist takes measurements and makes models of the patient’s jaws during a preliminary visit.
With immediate dentures, the denture wearer does not have to be without teeth during the healing period.
Even if you wear full dentures, you still must take good care of your mouth. Brush your gums,
tongue and palate every morning with a soft-bristled brush before you insert your dentures to
stimulate circulation in your tissues and help remove plaque.
Removable partial dentures usually consist of replacement teeth attached to pink or gum-colored
plastic bases, which are connected by metal framework. Removable partial dentures attach to your
natural teeth with metal clasps or devices called precision attachments. Precision attachments are
generally more esthetic than metal clasps and they are nearly invisible. Crowns on your natural teeth may
improve the fit of a removable partial denture and they are usually required with attachments.
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