Patient Library

We want to help you maintain your smile over your lifetime. One way to help you do this is to provide you with the information you need to maintain good oral health on a daily basis. That’s why we have selected the following articles for you to read. If you want more information after reading these articles, call us at 713-465-1860.

Dental Articles

Better Breath Means Better Relationships! - Many people walk around with bad breath without even knowing it. What's the solution? Enter the revolutionary CloSYSII system—a four-part program that can permanently eliminate bad breath!

Brushing Right Can Save Your Life - Although most people are aware of the reasons behind proper, daily tooth brushing, few people realize that clean teeth and healthy gums can protect against a wide variety of other general, even life-threatening, health problems!

Composite Resins: Strengthen Your Smile - If you're embarrassed about your smile because of decayed, disfigured, or discolored teeth, you may be a good candidate for composite resins.

Dental Pain - Find out what causes dental pain, how to avoid it and how to solve this aching problem.

Digital X-Rays - See through dental x-rays concerns and discover the importance of this procedure.

Oral Cancer - Oral cancer, which has a high mortality rate unless caught in the very early stages, is painless, sneaky and often undetected until it’s advanced far beyond what's successfully treatable.

TMJ Disorder - TMJ disorder or TMD can cause a wide variety of mild to severe symptoms, from jaw clicking and minor discomfort to sharp pain in your temple, ear, jaw and teeth; it can also "lock" your jaw open or shut, or dislocate the jaw altogether.

TMJ and Myofacial Pain Treatment - Chronic headaches may be related to Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome or TMJ.

Soda and Sports Drinks - While these beverages may quench your thirst, new research indicates that they may also increase your chances of tooth decay and gum disease.

The Dangers of Tongue Piercing - If you’re thinking about getting your tongue pierced, you should know the problems associated with this piercing.

Additional Information About Our Services

Crowns - used to repair damaged, and unsightly teeth

Porcelain Veneers - a long-lasting, stain-resistant alternative to crowns to improve the appearance of the tooth

Bridges – to restore the balance of your bite & to cosmetically replace missing teeth

Inlays – strong, attractive, safe alternative to filings

Whitening – a bleaching process that lightens stains and discolorations in the enamel and dentin

Dental Implants – the newest scientific method of replacing missing teeth

Endodontic (Root Canal) Therapy – treatment of the tooth pulp and nerve

Cracked Tooth Syndrome Treatment - Take a bite of your favorite dish and suddenly, you’re in pain. You may not realize it, but you may have a cracked tooth syndrome.

Dental Sealants – help prevent or reduce incidence of decay

Treatment for Sensitivity - If you occasionally experience a sudden flash of pain, or a mild tingly feeling when you bite into sweet or sour foods, or drink hot or cold beverages, you may have sensitive teeth.

Periodontal Disease: Serious But Treatable - Before you undergo any cosmetic or restorative treatment, we will comprehensive examine your mouth and thoroughly clean your teeth.

Dental Care and Heart Health - Researchers are finding possible links between periodontal infections and other diseases throughout the body.