Many people have at least one concern about the way their smile looks. Even those who once felt full confidence in the way they looked can start to grow concerned as gradual changes affect their appearance. While people look into cosmetic dentistry for different reasons, they can have similar goals for showing off teeth that are brighter, more uniform, and free of conspicuous flaws that might stand out. At our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office, we can help you reach your goals through the appropriate treatment. What may surprise you is how one procedure can be all it takes for you to have the changes you want, even if you have several areas of concern that you hope to address. (more…)
Are You Ignoring A Problem With Your Gums?
What does it mean when you notice that your gums are more sensitive, and more prone to bleeding, whenever you brush and floss? How worried should you be if you have tissues that look discolored and swollen, or when recession starts to occur. These are all symptoms of poor periodontal health, something that you should not take lightly. If you let problems with gum disease go unchecked, they can worsen and become difficult to manage. Our Bellaire, TX dental office can help you protect yourself against gum disease. Because we have a periodontist on-site who can work with you, we can also help you start care to address a more serious infection. (more…)
How Braces And Aligners Improve Smiles
While there are several reasons why your dentist might recommend orthodontic treatment, it is hard to miss how corrective work can improve your smile. At the end of your adjustment, you can show off a straighter, more symmetrical smile, and no longer feel self-conscious because of visible gaps or overlaps between teeth. At our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office, we provide our patients with different options for their treatment. You can move forward with care provided through traditional metal braces, or you can select a more discreet option. One of those options relies on lingual braces, which are placed against the backs of teeth. The other is to use a series of clear aligners to make the appropriate movements to address malocclusion. (more…)
Using Technology To Provide Same-Day Crowns
Why should you make treatment a priority if you have a cavity? When dental decay is not addressed in time, the damage to your enamel can become so serious that you need more than just a dental filling to protect your tooth. Eventually, the harm will call for a dental crown, a larger restoration that provides full coverage above your gum line. At our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office, we can actually create and place a custom dental crown in less time than other practices can require. With the technology in our office, we actually have the resources to digitally measure your tooth, make a design of your custom restoration, then produce it on-site so that we can have your oral health trouble resolved in just one visit! At another practice, the process of placing a custom dental crown can call for at least two appointments. (more…)
Can Dental Implants Support Dentures?
When you look into receiving dentures, you can appreciate that a removable appliance can give you back your full smile. However, you may have questions about how comfortable it will be, and how much functional support it can provide. If you are someone who already relies on a removable denture, jawbone deterioration may have affected how comfortable and secure it is. At our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office, we can actually offer you restorative treatment that relies on dentures held in place with dental implants. Your implant-held appliance can give you more functional support, and it can make you more comfortable when eating and speaking. (more…)
Choosing A Cosmetic Dental Procedure
Cosmetic dental procedures benefit patients who have always held doubts about the quality of their smile, and they also help those who have more recent issues they would like to address. If you have questions about your cosmetic treatment options, you can bring them to our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office to learn more about how we can help you. With the right procedure, we can make changes that address dental discoloration, visible damage, or problems with teeth spacing, shape, and size. While we offer several treatment options, you may find that one is all that you need to see your desired results, even if there are several issues that you hope to resolve. (more…)
Correcting Smile Flaws With Clear Aligners
Are you currently affected by smile flaws that you try to keep hidden? Many people who have awkward gaps or overlaps between teeth can feel less than thrilled with their appearance. Even minor issues with malocclusion can be sources of concern, as they can give you an asymmetrical look that is distracting and generally less appealing. The good news is that it is often possible to correct alignment issues discreetly – with clear aligners, you can move teeth without attracting unwanted attention! Our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office can recommend treatment with Invisalign or ClearCorrect to help you close any smile gaps or straighten our teeth that overlap. (more…)
Managing Your Periodontal Health
Is it time for you to start worrying about gum disease? As you discover what impact an infection can have on your smile, and on your general health, it can be difficult not to feel some concern over the state of your periodontal tissues! After all, an unchecked infection can lead to tooth loss, and it can interfere with your ability to manage your physical well-being. The good news is that your Bellaire, TX dentist’s office can help you protect these tissues. In addition to providing thorough preventive dental care that includes support for your gums, we offer comprehensive oral health services that include help from an on-site periodontist! (more…)
Digital Technology And Dental Treatment
How does technology impact your experience with dental care? At our Bellaire, TX dental office, we use different types of equipment to provide different services for our patients. One important role for imaging technology lies in performing evaluations. A comprehensive review will help us spot trouble that will need to be addressed before complications occur that negatively affect your oral health and well-being. We can also use equipment to plan procedures that address potentially serious problems. By taking digital measurements, we can prepare you for a procedure, and we can also use the information we gather to provide custom appliances that preserve your dental function and restore your smile. (more…)
Restoring Your Incomplete Smile
If you have missing teeth, it can be hard to enjoy certain foods, and difficult to smile without feeling self-conscious. Problems with tooth loss can actually grow worse over time, leading to new difficulties. As time passes, you can lose jawbone density because of problems with a lack of stimulation from tooth roots. You can also lose more teeth, as those next to empty spaces can loosen and become lost over time. At our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office, we can talk with you about plans to fully restore your incomplete smile. We offer a comprehensive range of dental services, and access to a specialist who can work with you on prosthodontic procedures. (more…)