By treating tooth loss, our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office can treat problems that interfere with your dental function, appearance, and oral health. We are ready to help patients with this problem whether they have a single tooth to replace or several. In fact, you can actually meet with an on-site specialist, Dr. Sudarat Kiat-Amnuay, to begin plans for your personalized prosthetic treatment. Dental implants can provide important support for the restoration (or restorations) you receive. These posts provide stability by holding replacement teeth to your jawbone so that they have a more natural fit and provide more bite support. (more…)
Welcome Changes Through Gum Contouring
Cosmetic dentistry can deliver many welcome changes to a person’s appearance. What might surprise you is how many approaches there are to treating smile flaws, and how beneficial one procedure can be when it comes to improving how you look. Did you know that one of your options actually involves changes to your gum line instead of your tooth structure? Through gum contouring services, your Bellaire, TX dentist can help short teeth appear longer, smooth out bumpy or uneven spaces, and generally make your smile more symmetrical and attractive. Whether you want to follow this kind of work with additional care for your teeth or hope to see your full results after just one procedure, we can help you see the benefits of cosmetic treatment! (more…)
Dental Exams And Your Periodontal Health
How much should you really expect to learn at a routine dental visit? At a typical appointment, you should find out about more than just what issues you may or may not have with tartar buildup or tooth decay. You should also receive reliable information about your periodontal health. Without the appropriate support, an infection can have serious consequences for our gums. The damage from bacteria can lead to tooth loss, and the movement of those microbes can create new health issues for you! At our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office, we can offer support for your gums during regular visits, and we can even provide you with access to a periodontist at our location if you need more support for a more serious problem. (more…)
Poor Smile Alignment And Your Bite
You may experience frequent problems with pain and stiffness in your jaw if you have unresolved issues with the way you bite and chew. An imbalanced bite can lead to worsening tension on your joints and muscles, something that can create increasing problems for you in time. What is responsible for this issue? The answer will vary for different patients. With that said, one concern is that you are having trouble with your dental function because your teeth are not properly aligned. To fix this problem, our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office can recommend different treatment options, including the option of straightening your smile with a set of clear aligners. (more…)
Addressing Issues With Tooth Shape And Size
Once you talk to your dentist about how you would like to change your smile, you can learn about the exciting benefits of cosmetic dental work. The changes that you see can be surprising, and they can certainly be welcome. At our Bellaire, TX dental practice, we can provide guidance on the various flaws that we are ready to address. You may be surprised to learn that treatment can actually help when teeth appear too large, too small, or misshapen in any way that makes them a poor fit for your smile. In addition to providing lasting benefits, these services can be appealing because they require less time and effort than you anticipate! (more…)
Enjoying Smile-Friendly Cavity Treatment
If you want to protect your smile and keep it looking as attractive as possible, take care of it by sticking with a consistent oral hygiene routine, as well as by keeping up with your regular oral health checkups. Doing so will help you preserve the condition of your enamel, keeping your teeth in good shape. Unfortunately, even when people know what they should do to keep their teeth healthy, they can experience problems with dental decay. At this point, you may worry that your smile will be permanently changed, as you may wind up with a filling or crown in a conspicuous space. You can be happy to learn that our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office can provide restorative dental work that preserves the way you look. With the right restoration, we can make sure that you enjoy functional support as well as the preservation of your smile! (more…)
Implant Support For Larger Restorations
There are few oral health problems that impact both your dental well-being and smile like tooth loss. When you have several teeth that are missing, it can feel as though the work to regain your complete smile will be out of reach. What you should know is that at our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office, you can meet with a prosthodontic specialist to discuss your needs and concerns. We can recommend that you have dental implants placed to hold a larger restoration that will help you regain a full row of teeth. With the support provided by implants, you can actually have an easier time biting and chewing after treatment, and you can enjoy a renewed feeling of confidence in the way you look! There are also oral health benefits from this kind of prosthetic work that you can enjoy. (more…)
Does Your Dentist Provide Same-Day Crowns?
Whenever you have problems with your dental health, it can be reassuring to know that your needs can be promptly met. At our Bellaire, TX dental practice, we can actually help patients enjoy results from treatment in less time than you expect, even when your care calls for the placement of a dental crown. Because we produce lifelike restorations with CEREC technology at our office, we can have a full dental crown designed, produced, and placed in just a single appointment. This reduces the time it takes to complete your restorative dental work, and it can still ensure that your bite function, oral health, and appearance are properly preserved. When damage to your enamel is less significant, we also have the ability to preserve more of your healthy tooth structure through the placement of a partial dental crown. (more…)
Providing Consistent Preventive Dental Care
At home, you should be consistent enough with your smile care efforts to thoroughly clean your teeth every day. You should also protect yourself by sticking with a diet that is low in sugar and less likely to create problems for your enamel. Consistency is important when it comes to seeing your dentist, too. At your regular dental exams, you can count on our Bellaire, TX dental practice to keep your smile in good condition through the years. This is because we provide dedicated teeth cleanings as well as close reviews of your teeth, gums, and jaw movement. Because we have opportunities to warn you about problems that have only recently formed, we can treat you before there are complications that have to be dealt with. (more…)
Choose Professional Teeth Whitening Treatment
There are different reasons why people start to lose confidence in how they look when they smile. A common issue is dental discoloration, which can leave your enamel looking dull and unsightly. While discoloration is not always linked to teeth stains—internal issues can also lead to changes in tooth color—problems with stains left by foods and drinks are often the cause of this problem. To address this, our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office can provide results with a professional teeth whitening treatment. You actually have different options for treatment, as you can plan an in-office treatment, or you can take home a kit that is personalized for your use at your convenience. (more…)