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Houston Teeth Whitening and Veneers

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic Fremont Teeth Whitening and Veneersdentistry procedure in Houston and throughout Texas.

Numerous ads for whitening products in our local Houston media contain terms such as ‘white brite’, ’22 carbamide peroxide’ and ‘peroxide teeth’. They look tempting, but how do you separate tooth bleaching fact from fiction?

First, and especially for our local Houston Texas patients, we recommend talking to Dr. J. Scott Anderson DDS at Willowbrook Dental Care. Just because teeth whitening products are readily available, it doesn’t mean they are all safe or appropriate for every person. Getting a professional opinion is a good first step.

Don’t be fooled by  smile whitening hype and risk damage, especially if you need tetracycline teeth whitening. If you have existing cosmetic dental work such as crowns, bonding, partial dentures or bridge work, it is especially important to talk to a dental professional about worry-free dentistry teeth whitening.

Teeth whitening kits are not the only way to quickly improve your smile. Many of your neighbors have benefited from porcelain veneers. There are several brands of veneers such as Lumineers by Cerinate, da Vinci and Mac. We can help you decide on which is best for you.

Veneers are sometimes called ‘instant orthodontics’ because they can correct tooth misalignment and gaps as well as provide instant teeth whitening.

Porcelain veneers can also fix chipped teeth and cover stains. The vast majority of Houston veneer recipients are extremely pleased with the results.

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Are Dental Implants Worth It For Houston?

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

A dental implant is a permanent toothAre Fremont Dental Implants Worth It? replacement that looks, feels and works like a natural tooth.

The actual dental implant material is usually titanium. A post is surgically inserted into the jaw bone to replace the root of the missing tooth. The post integrates with the bone to provide a stable foundation. The root replacement device can help prevent future jaw bone deterioration that can occur after a tooth has been lost. When the implant has integrated securely with the bone (it can take three to six months), a smaller post is attached. This post extends above the gum line. The artificial tooth (crown) is then attached.

The dental implants available in the Houston area are extremely versatile and can be used in a variety of configurations. One dental implant can replace one missing tooth. A series of implants can replace more than one tooth or anchor a dental bridge. Implants can also act as a sturdy base for partial or full dentures.

When calculating the cost of dental implants, you’ll want to compare them to other restorative options.

Call (281) 571-3760 to schedule a visit to discuss your dental goals and the possibility of reasonably cost dental implants. If you are missing one or more teeth, you owe it to yourself to get dental implants information.

-J. Scott Anderson DDS

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Dental Specialties Available In Houston

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

General dentists in the Houston areaDental Specialties Available In Fremont are trained in a wide variety of dental procedures. However, sometimes, your general dentist will refer you to a local specialist, or include a specialist as part of your treatment team.

Following are some of the most common dental specialties found in the Houston area:

Endodontists
Endodontists specialize in root canal therapy and other procedures involving the root and surrounding parts of the tooth.

Periodontists
Periodontists treat the conditions affecting gum tissue and the bone surrounding the teeth. If you have gingivitis or more advanced periodontal disease, you may be referred to a periodontist in Houston.

Prosthodontists
Repairing damaged teeth and replacing lost teeth for Houston patients is called ‘restorative dentistry’. Prosthodontists have advanced training in procedures involving crowns, dental implants, bridges, veneers, inlays, and partial or complete dentures.

Pediatric Dentists
Infants, young children and teenagers have different dental needs than adults. Pediatric Dentists undergo additional training in the diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases affecting the youngest population in Houston.

Oral Surgeons
Oral Surgeons perform surgical procedures involving the teeth, mouth and jaw. These include dental implants, surgery to repair damage due to injury, tumor surgery, and cleft lip and palate reconstruction.

If you are interested in learning more about these specialties, or have a concern regarding your oral health, please visit us at Willowbrook Dental Care. You will find us at 17350 State Highway 249, Suite 200, Houston, TX  77064. Please give us a call at (281) 571-3760.

-Dr. J. Scott Anderson, DDS

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J. Scott Anderson DDS Dental News For Houston

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Houston tooth whitening treatmentsColin Yoshida DDS Dental News For Fremont California have advanced significantly. The team at Willowbrook Dental Care is trained on the safest and most effective products and systems. If you need the latest dental info on teeth whitening, schedule a consultation by calling (281) 571-3760.

At Willowbrook Dental Care in Houston, we are excited about new light tooth whitening systems. If you are worried about tooth whitening sensitivity, light whitening systems may provide a great solution. It is important to avoid at-home whitening smile products if you are concerned about tooth whitening sensitivity. We recommend administering whitening bleach in a tightly controlled, professional environment such as our dental office in Houston, Texas. Don’t take chances with something as important as your teeth.

For more information please give us a call at (281) 571-3760, or visit us on the Web at our dental website located at http://www.thehoustoncosmeticdentist.com .

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What a Beautiful Texas Smile Says About You

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

What a Beautiful Texas Smile Says About You It’s not just about looks. According to a recent study by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), a healthy and attractive smile makes you appear more intelligent, successful, friendly and interesting. (See http://www.aacd.com for complete survey results.)

Our smile makeover patients who have undergone restorative and cosmetic dentistry at Willowbrook Dental Care in Houston have experienced this phenomenon firsthand. They have expressed that they not only feel great about their looks, they are more confident in professional and social situations. Another benefit: they also feel more appealing to the opposite gender.

I’m Dr. J. Scott Anderson of Willowbrook Dental Care in Houston. I get great satisfaction in using my years of specialized experience to provide premium cosmetic dentistry for my patients. I am passionate about developing a custom treatment plan for each Houston dental client. Some of my patients had lived with misaligned or crooked teeth for years. Others had been self-conscious about missing or stained teeth.

There has never been a better time to upgrade your smile. There are solutions for every kind of dental problem. If you are not familiar with the latest teeth whitening, crown restoration and tooth replacement procedures, it is time to find out. Call (281) 571-3760 to schedule a consultation. Come in to our office on 17350 State Highway 249, Ste. 200, Houston, TX in Houston and see photos of our happy Houston dental makeover clients who are enjoying their beautiful smiles every day!

Willowbrook Dental Care
17350 State Highway 249, Ste. 200, Houston, TX in Houston, Texas 77064.

Give us a call at (281) 571-3760 or find us on the Web at: http://www.TheHoustonCosmeticDentist.com

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Tooth Sensitivity Treatment in Houston

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Have you ever been eating an ice cream coneTooth Sensitivity Treatment in Fremont when you felt a sudden jolt of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel is eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the tooth are located. Ouch!

Tooth sensitivity can be a signal that something is wrong. It may be caused by periodontal disease or bacteria build-up in a crack in a tooth.

Enamel erosion can be caused by a number of factors including acidic foods and drinks, teeth grinding, or cracked teeth. If your teeth are sensitive following a professional teeth whitening, the sensitivity will probably be gone in a few weeks.

Surprisingly, one cause of gum recession for our patients is brushing too hard. That’s right; it is possible to brush too hard!

If you experience constant or intermittent pain in your teeth or gums, call (281) 571-3760 right away to make an appointment. Dr. J. Scott Anderson takes tooth pain seriously.

At Willowbrook Dental Care in Houston, we not only treat tooth sensitivity problems, we also perform entire smile makeovers for cosmetic dentistry patients. You’ll find us in the 77064 zip code area.

We’re your lifelong dental health partner.

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Don’t Settle for an Unattractive Smile in Houston

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

No one in Houston likes to settle for less Don’t Settle For An Unattractive Smile In Fremont!than the best, especially with something as important as your smile. Dr. J. Scott Anderson DDS at Willowbrook Dental Care in Houston has the solutions for your smile problems.

You don’t have to live with crooked or chipped teeth. Porcelain veneers are an affordable and non-invasive way to correct misshapen or damaged teeth that are otherwise structurally sound. If you have a tooth that is beyond repair, don’t despair. A dental implant may be the answer. Call (281) 571-3760 for a tooth implant consultation in our local Houston office.

You don’t have to watch your teeth become duller and more discolored every year, either. Whether you are young, older or somewhere in the middle, teeth whitening works wonders to perk up your smile.

The latest restorative and cosmetic dental procedures are performed right here at Willowbrook Dental Care in Houston.

I have noticed that my patients who receive dental makeovers have only one regret; they wish they would have done it sooner! Clients with dazzling new smiles are surprised by how much confidence they gain. Because they love their smile, they smile more often.

Come in and see us at Willowbrook Dental Care.

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Preventing Gum Disease at Willowbrook Dental Care in Houston

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Run your tongue along the gumline behind your Preventing Gum Disease at Colin Yoshida DDSlower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus.

Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached from the tooth, creating a ‘pocket’. This creates a new space for plaque and tartar to grow. In advanced stages of periodontal disease, the toxins created by the bacteria literally rot the gum, teeth and bone.

At Willowbrook Dental Care in Houston, we perform the most thorough dental cleanings possible. Gum disease can be reversed in its early stages.

Our goal is to help our dental patients prevent gum disease before any damage occurs. Cleanings include root planing and periodontal scaling. Scaling removes the plaque and calculus above and, especially, below the gumline where your toothbrush cannot reach. Planing smoothes root surfaces so it is more difficult for plaque and tartar to accumulate and grow. It also creates a healthy surface for the gums to reattach to the root if necessary.

To schedule a deep cleaning, call (281) 571-3760. We are located at 17350 State Highway 249, Suite 200, in Houston, TX. In addition to providing comprehensive dental cleanings, we create mega-watt smiles for cosmetic dentistry clients. See http://www.thehoustoncosmeticdentist.com for more information about our state-of-the-art dental practice.

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Are You Ready to Smile Again, Houston?

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Most Houston residents have plenty of things to smile about.Are You Ready to Smile Again, Fremont?

However, there are some folks who avoid smiling at all costs. Are you one of those people who cover their mouth when they laugh? Do you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of you? Have you been hiding unsightly teeth for years?

It’s time to take care of those tooth problems and get a new lease on life.

Dr. J. Scott Anderson at Willowbrook Dental Care in Houston can make it happen!

If you are missing one or more teeth,  talk to us about dental implants. A dental implant is a permanent tooth replacement that includes both root and crown. Because it is anchored into the jawbone, it looks and feels like a natural tooth.

Are your teeth yellow or gray? Have your teeth whitened at our Houston dental practice and experience an instant transformation.

Many of your friends and neighbors have benefited from porcelain veneers. They correct several types of imperfections and can be applied in just one visit to our Houston dental office.

Dr. J. Scott Anderson DDS
Willowbrook Dental Care in Houston
http://www.thehoustoncosmeticdentist.com/

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Gummy Smile?

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

Gummy Smile? Many Houston cosmetic dentistry patients with a gummy smile undergo crown lengthening surgery to bring proper balance and symmetry to their smile. Gum tissue and, in some cases, bone is removed to expose more of the visible part of a tooth. It is a safe procedure that does not affect healthy tooth structure.

A ‘gummy smile’ is a term used to describe a smile with teeth that appear too short because an unusual amount of bone and soft tissue hide part of the crown. Our Houston cosmetic dental patients who have opted for crown lengthening love how their new perfect smile looks and feels. Some of our crown lengthening clients also choose teeth whitening for an extra-dazzling smile!

Crown lengthening is not used solely for cosmetic reasons. When a tooth is injured and breaks at the gum line or if a filling or crown comes off a tooth that contains decay, crown lengthening makes additional tooth structure accessible for further restorative work. It is also used to treat some types of periodontal disease.

At J. Scott Anderson DDS, we perform cosmetic and restorative crown lengthening for patients in the Houston area. The surgery can be performed by a general dentist, periodontist or oral surgeon.

If you are interested in crown lengthening or other cosmetic dental procedures, schedule an exam by calling  (281) 571-3760. We are conveniently located at 17350 State Highway 249, Suite 200, Houston, TX.  When you come in, we can show you before and after photos of Texas cosmetic dentistry clients who are enjoying their new smile.

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