Archive for December, 2011

Soft Tissue Lasers Make Houston Dental Treatments Comfortable

by on December 29, 2011  

Have you been putting off any dentistry because you are nervous or afraid of the pain involved? Maybe you should make looking into laser dentistry as your first New Year’s resolution! Lasers make all kinds of dental procedures more comfortable and reduce healing time by an amazing amount. We use them to sculpt the gumline, treat periodontal disease, whiten teeth, heal cold sores and sometimes we even use them to treat cavities or stop them before they start! Laser dentistry is quiet, soothing and heals as it works so sutures aren’t required even for gum surgery. But most of all, [...]

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Lumineers– a Luminous Way to Light Up Houston’s New Year’s Smiles

by on December 27, 2011  

Wow! It is almost the new year already! Why not make a simple and effective update for your smile your goal for next year? Lumineers are one of the least invasive and most effective ways to completely transform and enhance your smile. They act just like any other porcelain veneer except that they are so thin, we don’t have to remove any of your natural enamel. In fact, many people compare them to contact lenses. They perfect and improve without any noticeable bulk! Only a certified Lumineers dentist may apply them – and guess what! I’m certified! For more information [...]

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Unclench Your Houston Holidays

by on December 16, 2011  

Patients have been calling me because they seem to be having more headaches and jaw pain around the holidays. This could be the first symptom of stress clenching or bruxism. Holidays really can be stressful – there is so much shopping to do, so many gatherings to prepare for and so many people to see. And that clenching (along with the nighttime grinding you are probably doing) can cause some major damage to your teeth. I can make a night guard that you can actually wear anytime you feel stressed and clench your teeth. It not only protects your teeth [...]

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