Dentures are made for individual patients, with care taken to ensure that they fit comfortably and are easy to keep in place. Unfortunately, they can begin to feel less secure as time passes. This lack of support can become an issue due to jawbone deterioration, which occurs after losing teeth. What can you do to stay comfortable with your restoration? Through the use of dental implants, a denture can be permanently set in place. In addition to stabilizing your denture, your implants will stimulate your jawbone to prevent deterioration from occurring. You can find out more about this approach to prosthetic dental work, and find out if you are a good candidate, at our Bellaire, TX dental office. (more…)
Using A Same-Day Crown To Address A Severe Cavity
When a cavity forms, it becomes necessary to arrange restorative dental treatment. Decay causes permanent harm to your tooth structure, which your dentist addresses by placing a dental filling or dental crown. Two different approaches are taken because, simply put, some cavities do more damage than others. If you wait too long to schedule treatment, a dental filling can be insufficient for protecting your tooth. At our Bellaire, TX dental office, we actually provide same-day dental crowns for patients who need them. This means we can fully restore your tooth in less time than other practices need while still giving you the appropriate amount of functional and cosmetic support. (more…)
Beginning Treatment With Clear Aligners: What To Expect
As exciting as it may be to imaging life after orthodontic treatment, some patients are uncomfortable with the idea of committing to wearing metal braces for a fixed period of time. Fortunately, this is not the only treatment option available to people who want to do something about frustrating smile gaps and overlaps. At our Bellaire, TX dental office, we can evaluate your smile alignment and see if you are a good candidate for clear braces. Wearing Invisalign or ClearCorrect braces will help you correct problems with spacing that have negatively affected your smile, and they can even address the issues with malocclusion that lead to oral health problems. (more…)
Using A Same-Day Crown To Restore A Cracked Tooth
The pain from a cracked tooth can be hard to ignore. Unfortunately, discomfort is likely not your only concern after a dental injury. You can feel embarrassed by visible damage to your enamel, and you can have a difficult time biting and chewing without making the problem worse! Restorative dental work is often needed when you experience physical trauma. At other practices, patients who go in for help can learn that the process of restoring their tooth will take at least two appointments. However, for patients at our Bellaire, TX dentists’ office, a procedure can be completed in as little as one day thanks to our same-day dental crowns! Because we can design and place a crown in just one day, you will not have to depend on a temporary crown or wait to have your tooth properly cared for. (more…)
Using Dental Implants To Replace Several Missing Teeth
When you lose several teeth, you can have a harder time hiding the effect tooth loss has had on your appearance, and you may have to give up a variety of foods that are more difficult to bite and chew. At our Bellaire, TX dentists’ office, we can talk to you about the benefits of implant dentistry for people who need to replace more than one tooth. A larger restoration, like a dental bridge or denture, can be secured with a set number of implants. This arrangements keeps your prosthetic in place throughout the day, so you can be more comfortable biting, chewing, and speaking. Implants also help by stimulating your jawbone and protecting you against deterioration of the bone. (more…)
Orthodontic Treatment Can Help People With Bite Difficulties
There are several challenges that can affect a person who has trouble maintaining an even bite. If your bite is awkward or uneven, it can cause you to unintentionally overuse certain teeth, wearing them down prematurely and making them more vulnerable to harm. You can also be more likely to develop issues with your jaw joints and muscles because of uncomfortable movements. When that problem is not resolved in time, it can lead to painful TMJ problems. Our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office is prepared to help you address troubles that you may have with your bite function. One approach is to resolve problems with malocclusion through orthodontic treatment. By straightening your teeth, we can improve your ability to bite and chew in a more comfortable manner and reduce stress on your joints! (more…)
How Same-Day Dental Crowns Fit Into Cavity Treatment
Your Bellaire, TX dentist will only use a dental crown during cavity treatment when a tooth is too damaged for a dental filling to be effective. After a cavity forms, it will keep growing and damaging more of your enamel. Eventually, the damage can become so severe that a tooth has to be fully covered to stay safe. It is often necessary to perform root canal therapy as well, as an infection can develop because of the cavity. Same-day crowns shorten the process of restoring a tooth affected by an advanced cavity. We can produce a lifelike restoration that is capable of comfortably covering your tooth and imitating its appearance. Because of this, we can finish treatment in less time and restore your confidence in your smile! (more…)
Making The Move To Implant-Held Dentures
When a patient needs dentures to replace a row of teeth, the restoration they receive will be custom-made to ensure it fits securely and comfortably. Over time, that fit can feel less secure as jawbone deterioration takes place. This problem will affect people after tooth loss because they no longer have the roots of their teeth present to stimulate the bone. Unfortunately, this can lead to problems with less secure dentures as well as oral health and cosmetic concerns. At our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office, we can talk with patients about making the move to dental implant-held dentures. With implant dentures, you can enjoy more bite support, protect yourself against jawbone deterioration, and be free of frustration over a restoration that slips or feels insecure. (more…)
Can My Teeth Be Straightened Without Traditional Braces?
Traditional braces that rely on brackets and wires to gradually move teeth have helped patients with a range of concerns about poor smile alignment. These issues, known as malocclusion, affect a person’s appearance while also creating potential difficulties with bite function and cavity prevention. As common as they are as a form of treatment, many people look for alternatives to these appliances when they want to correct trouble with gaps and overlaps. At our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office, we can recommend two alternative orthodontic treatments. One is treatment with lingual braces, which are braces applied to the backs of teeth. Another option is to provide clear aligners. Aligners like Invisalign and ClearCorrect are both discreet and easily removed, which can make the treatment experience easier to manage. (more…)
Planning Significant Smile Improvements In The New Year
What goals should you set for smile improvement in the new year? No matter how healthy or unhealthy your teeth are at the moment, you should commit to good hygiene habits to avoid future troubles. If you are someone who already has issues like tooth loss, dental pain, or other concerns, your plans can include services to restore your oral health and appearance. Our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office provides a range of treatment options, including work to restore missing teeth. After an evaluation, we can discuss what your treatment options look like, and what we can do to help you show off an improved smile for the new year! (more…)