What typically goes into a patient’s periodontal care? Through regular dental checkups and your own oral hygiene routine, you can preserve the health of your tissues, and that can mean having less to worry about from problems like gingivitis and more advanced gum disease. For patients with no active issues, or who just need help reversing gum disease, the care provided during a routine dental exam can be sufficient to help them. For someone who has more serious problems to address, time with a specialist can be beneficial. Our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office is here to help by introducing you to our on-site periodontist. Having access to this kind of advanced support at your general dentist’s office will help you take on your troubles without a frustrating delay, and it can ensure you see the right improvements! (more…)
Restoring A Tooth Cracked By Halloween Candy
There is more to worry about than just sugar when it comes to consuming Halloween candy. Your overexposure to sweets is certainly a cause for concern, but you need to be particularly wary of certain types of treats. One concern is that a sticky candy will be harder to remove from your enamel and make problems with decay more likely. Another concern is that one errant bite into a hard candy can leave you with a cracked tooth! If this happens, know that our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office is here to help. We can evaluate you to determine if the problem is serious enough to require restorative dental work, or if we can proceed with a cosmetic dental treatment. (more…)
Keeping A Replacement Tooth Secure
Prosthetic dentistry takes on problems with tooth loss that cause more than just concerns about your smile. After all, the problem itself is more than just a cosmetic issue. Even one gap from one missing tooth is enough to seriously compromise your ability to bite and chew, and it can leave you vulnerable to problems as teeth at either side of that absence start to become loose. If you bring the problem to the attention of your Bellaire, TX dentist, you can find that the right procedure will give you more than just cosmetic coverage. Treatment with an implant-held restoration can actually support your ability to bite and chew, and it can have long-term benefits to protect you against further losses. (more…)
Making Noteworthy Smile Improvements
With the right cosmetic services, our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office can help you take on problems with your smile that make you unhappy with the way you look. The concerns that people express can vary. For some, issues with dental discoloration lead to a drop in confidence. Others can grow unhappy with the way they look because of worsening wear and tear, or because of damage to their enamel. As little as one procedure may be all that you need to make your desired changes. We should note that in addition to cosmetic treatment, we can make positive changes to the way a person looks by providing orthodontic services. (more…)
3 Reasons To Consider Orthodontic Treatment
Many people begin orthodontic treatment during their teen years, but it also frequently benefits adults. This can be because they have never addressed problems with malocclusion, or because of shifting that has occurred after past treatment. At our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office, you can meet with us to discuss the benefits of beginning a procedure to address gaps, overlaps, and other flaws with your smile alignment. We offer both traditional orthodontic appliances as well as more discreet treatments, such as clear aligners. At the end of your corrective work, you can show off a more confident smile, and you can enjoy meaningful oral health benefits!
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We Can Help Manage Your Periodontal Health
Are you currently doing enough to make sure your gums are healthy? The answer to this question may be more important than you realize. Problems with your periodontal health can grow difficult to manage when they are not treated in time. This can lead to a higher risk for tooth loss, problems with your general health, and unwelcome cosmetic changes. At our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office, we can provide preventive periodontal care as part of your routine services, and we can also help you start more involved treatment when you meet with our on-site specialist.
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Arranging Detailed Smile Examinations
How does a routine visit with your dentist really benefit you if you have no concerns about your oral health? Regular dental checkups offer several advantages when you schedule them on a regular basis. These visits keep you informed about the state of your smile, and can lead to timely intervention when problems first form. You also undergo a thorough teeth cleaning at every appointment, something that helps you avoid difficulties in the future. To provide a comprehensive review of your oral health, our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office relies on advanced imaging technology to study your oral structures and determine if there are any issues that we should address. (more…)
Can I Really Receive A Crown In One Day?
Until your tooth is properly restored, you can have a harder time biting and chewing food, and you can be understandably concerned about oral health complications. At many dental practices, patients have to depend on a temporary crown while they wait to receive their permanent restoration. That temporary protection can feel less than comfortable, and it can make you worry about the protection your tooth truly enjoys. At our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office, we can remove this part of the treatment experience by providing same-day dental crowns made with CEREC technology. Our ability to finish treatment in just one appointment can make your care more convenient and less stressful! (more…)
Taking On Your Issues With Bruxism
Are you putting your smile at risk when you turn in for the night? People who struggle with bruxism, or persistent teeth grinding, can wear down their enamel as they sleep. Unconsciously grinding and clenching your jaw will create friction that harms your enamel. Eventually, you can see changes as your teeth become flattened or misshapen, and you run the risk of developing alarming chips and cracks. Our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office is here to help patients who need relief from this ongoing problem. Through the use of oral appliance therapy, we can keep your smile safe, and we can keep you safe form problems with pain and stiffness that can grow worse over time. (more…)
Fielding Questions About Implant Dentistry
Someone who has just one missing tooth can experience problems with their confidence, their bite function, and their dental health. Whether you have a gap from a single missing tooth or need to address multiple losses, you can gain important benefits from an implant-held restoration. At our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office, we have helped many people who have been negatively impacted by tooth loss. We can work with you to plan work to give you back your full smile with prosthetic appliances that are permanently set in place. Over time, this can improve your bite function and raise your confidence, and it also serves as an effective means of preserving the health of your jaw. (more…)