Archive for February, 2010

Tooth Ache Pain The Size of Houston

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Houston Tooth Whitening

Patients often come into our Houston Texas dental practice and complain about ‘a toothache the size of Texas’. I understand this kind of pain, and realize that when you describe it like that, it really hurts. I can help.

Tooth ache pain for anyone in Houston can be unbearable. At the very least, toothache pain can cause you to avoid eating certain foods, certain temperatures, and even talking. Severe toothache pain can be downright debilitating, forcing patients to go to extreme measures to alleviate the pain.

Around Houston, the most common causes of a tooth ache include tooth infection, decay, injury, and loss of a tooth. Tooth pain can also occur after a tooth has been extracted, or after an oral surgery involving anything from a tooth or your jawbone.

I can help you better understand the source of your tooth ache pain, and in most cases can provide a nearly immediate remedy. In severe cases, we are equipped to council you on a variety of resolutions.

Of course, the best way to avoid tooth ache pain is to visit your Houston dentist often, and to care properly for your teeth including the regular regimen of brushing and flossing.

If you are experiencing tooth ache pain, and just can’t stand it any more, please give me a call; I am standing by to help.

-Dr. J. Scott Anderson, DDS

(281) 571-3760

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Bad Breath Is No Fun For Houston Residents

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Bad Breath Is No Fun For Houston Residents

Imagine you are starting a new job in Houston and meeting your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows of pearly white teeth, yet when you open your mouth to exchange greetings you worry about bad breath. Perhaps your breath is not as a pleasant as you had hoped. Bad breath is a worry and possible embarrassment for many residents of Houston, Texas, from ages 20 to 80. Regular dental checkups at Willowbrook Dental Care can help alleviate your concern over bad breath. We have been addressing bad breath since 1988.

The technical term for bad breath is halitosis. Many factors can cause or contribute to halitosis. One of these factors is the food you eat. Onions and garlic are both known for having a potent affect on your breath. Simply observing the foods you eat here in Houston can result in a change in your breath.

In most cases, bad breath originates in your mouth. Transient bad breath can be resolved through eating or brushing, and is a temporary condition usually associated with a dry mouth. Persistent bad breath can be a serious problem effecting as much as 25 percent of our Houston residents. Persistent bad breath can be caused by dry mouth, and is made worse when food is not cleared away properly.

Brushing and flossing daily is a critical step in curing bad breath. Food particles can build up in your mouth and foster bacteria which can cause bad breath. This not only includes the food particles that may get stuck between your teeth, but also the food that collects around your gums or on your tongue. Brushing and flossing daily can help reduce the amount of food particles that stay in your mouth and cause bad breath. Regular visits to Willowbrook Dental Care in Houston can also reduce or eliminate the progression of bad breath.

Other factors that can contribute to bad breath for Houston residents include dry mouth, tobacco use, and health concerns such as infections. Come visit Willowbrook Dental Care located in Houston, Texas; we’ll provide you with information about bad breath in a professional environment. Give us a call at (281) 571-3760 to set up an appointment.

Dr. J. Scott Anderson

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Oral Conscious Sedation

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Oral Conscious Sedation Some people experience severe anxiety when undergoing dental treatment. With oral conscious sedation, it is possible to relax during dental procedures instead of being tense and fearful. Oral sedation dentistry, relaxation dentistry, conscious sedation and anxiety-free dentistry are all terms used to describe this type of treatment. In addition to alleviating anxiety, oral conscious sedation can help patients with a variety of conditions.

You may want to consider oral conscious sedation if you have any of the following issues:

  • Strong gag reflex
  • Fear of needles
  • Sensitive teeth
  • Fear and anxiety associated with dental treatment
  • Difficulty getting numb
  • A history of negative dental experiences
  • Trouble controlling body movement due to Parkinson’s disease, Cerebral Palsy or related conditions
  • Need extensive dental treatment requiring lengthy dental visits

If you have avoided dental treatment due to any of these factors, give us a call at (281) 571-3760. We can give you more information about sedation options and help you determine which one is right for you. At Willowbrook Dental Care we do all we can to make your visit as comfortable as possible. We look forward to discussing your oral health and dental goals.

Serving Houston dental patients since 1988.

Achieving Health and Beauty with Modern Dentistry

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Bright and Healthy Smiles

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

It doesn’t take a great deal of research to understand that bright and healthy smiles are more attractive. Everybody in Texas likes to see a great smile, and having a great smile is not only healthy for your mouth, but healthy for your self esteem, too.

I’m Dr. J. Scott Anderson, DDS, and I am a Dentist serving the Houston community with dental services including porcelain veneers. We call our practice ‘Willowbrook Dental Care‘, and we are located in the Houston, Texas.

If you are looking for a dentist in the Houston area, including Cypress, Spring, or Champion, please contact us. I am currently accepting new dental patients and would love to share with you some new and inexpensive ways to improve your bright and healthy smile.

I know the value of a bright and healthy smile, and can help you improve your smile with our Texas dentistry services including cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, and sedation dentistry; just three of the many dental services we provide at Willowbrook Dental Care.

Give me a call today at (281) 571-3760, I am looking forward to hearing from you.

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