Implant dentistry can be one of the most predictable ways to replace missing teeth. Patients are fortunate that there is more than one option when it comes to implant cases. Even with single tooth replacement, the type of dental implant used and the position the implant is placed affects the outcome and final result. This is even […]
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Most Temporomandibular (TMJ) disorder patients present with more than one symptom. Some of the more common symptoms are headaches, clicking popping, neck and shoulder pain, ear congestion, and facial pain. Many articles and research studies have been conducted studying the various TMJ problems and how it affects these patients. What seems to be lacking is treatment
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This technique is an excellent option for those patients who desire to have fixed dental implant dentures as opposed to having to remove dentures. The All-on-4 provides trained Houston implant dentists an efficient and fixed restoration only using four implants to support an immediately loaded full arch fixed denture. This means that the day
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This case is to share how complex cosmetic dentistry cases can be treated to achieve optimal results. Our patient presented with short and worn teeth that had been restored previously. She was unhappy with the cosmetics, spaces, color, and not being able to properly bite into her food. Using high tech diode lasers, we completed a gum
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This article, regarding cleft lip/palate dental care, may not appeal to everyone, however, there are many patients who can benefit from this type of planning and care. In fact, it has been interesting to note that we have received calls from those who have been looking for some answers, guidance, and care for years. These photos
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A young lady emailed me a question regarding the color of a tooth. This is a common question that we see so I wanted to share it on this post: symptoms or concerns: My right upper front tooth is dead and has turned yellow. I don’t think bleaching will help my tooth and will likely have
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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
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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
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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
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