Cosmetic Dentistry is a wonderful tool for correcting many problems with smiles. However, to make the cosmetic dental care last, the bite (way teeth meet together) needs to be evaluated carefully. In this case, this young lady had an overbite that caused her worn down and thinned her front teeth to point where they were […]
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If you have long suffered from the pain and limitations of TMD, surgery may start to sound like an appealing option. Before you commit to a surgical treatment, however, talk to Houston TMJ dentist Dr. Ronald Konig to learn about safe and effective treatment options that may help you avoid surgical intervention. Dr. Konig is
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Dental implants have the ability to last for a lifetime, but only if they are cared for properly. Like natural teeth, gum disease and other oral health problems can impact the stability of dental implants. This is why it’s so important that you maintain a solid oral hygiene routine after they have been placed. Dental
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Tooth crowns, also called dental crowns, are placed over teeth that have been weakened due to trauma, infection and decay, or malformation. Sometimes called “caps,” dental crowns are often used in conjunction with other services, such as a root canal, to allow natural teeth to remain in place while reducing future damage. The tooth crowns
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A common comment that patient’s who come for porcelain veneers is that they do not want their teeth to look too big or too white. Cosmetic Dentistry is an artform and the results can be designed to achieve what a patient’s desires are. In the case above, this patient’s desires were for natural shading, a more
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Mouth breathing, tongue thrusts, and tongue ties can cause a host of problems. Below are some that many do not know and can be harmful to ones health or even treated improperly without success: Gingivitis Crowded teeth Underbites, overbites TMJ pain Difficulty breathing during dental cleanings or dental work Exagerrated gag reflexes Open bites
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Dental implants have the ability to restore complete strength, function, and beauty to smiles impacted by missing teeth. Equally impressive, once accepted into the jawbone, implants can last for a lifetime – so long as proper care is taken to keep surrounding tissue free of disease and infection. Fortunately, this isn’t a significant undertaking. In
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Overbite and Underbite issues can, in most instances, be corrected nonsurgically. This creates an aesthetic result that many call a Facelift in the Dental Office. This can change the proportions and add to facial beauty. The photos below show some examples: Before Treatment for Underbite After Nonsugical Underbite Treatment With AGGA Before Treatment After
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A fixed dental bridge is one that has been secured in place to guard against its coming loose, slipping, or falling out. Typically, this is accomplished by placing a dental crown over the two closest and adjacent teeth to which a metal wing can be bonded. Once in place, a fixed bridge is restored with
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Many patients who have TMJ pain do not have to go through orthodontic treatment or complex surgery to correct their overbites or address their discomfort. The first step in these cases is to treat the TMJ pain. During this phase, the correct physiologic jaw position is determined comprehensively with the use of advanced technology including:
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