Many patients are not aware that there are different types of dental implant dentures that might benefit them. For many patients, the use of an overdenture which clips onto what we call locator abutments (see photo), is really a successful way to anchor dentures in place so that they do not move when eating and …
We often see patients who come in search of cosmetic dental care who have worn and broken teeth. Cosmetic Dentistry is wonderful and exciting. There are times, however, when an assessment as to why the teeth were worn and broken should be taken into consideration prior to completing Houston Cosmetic Dentistry. Why would you restore …
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Porcelain Veneers: Technology Continues Porcelain Veneers have been one of the best cosmetic dentistry treatments over the past 10 years. Empress veneers allowed the astute and artistic dentists and ceramists to create lifelike and beautiful conservatively. Today, with new ceramics such as Emax we can extend this beautiful esthetic care even more conservatively. Why? Emax …
What is the connection between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and TMJ pain? There is much literature around discussing this and its possible relationships. I personally, as a Houston TMJ Dentist and Houston Sleep Apnea Dentist, continue to read studies and reports on this topic. Some feel that bruxism is caused by sleep apnea, some feel that …
Dental implants should not be a limitation to creating beautiful smiles and teeth. In fact, when correctly, planned, placed, and managed from soft tissue to position to the type of implant placed, the cosmetic results should be enhanced. In this case, this young gentleman was missing teeth, both lateral incisors. We had the orthodontist maintain …
