Some Houston residents who have a weak or broken tooth may want to research dental crowns as a solution to improve their smile and overall oral health. A Dental Crown is a Durable Restoration A crown is a cap or covering that is tooth-shaped and when it is in place, it will cover the portion of […]
What Is Crown Lengthening?
Perfect smiles created at The Gentle Art of Dentistry often require crown lengthening. Crown lengthening surgery is a safe and effective procedure that exposes more of the visible part of the tooth. Some patients undergo crown lengthening surgery at The Gentle Art of Dentistry to alter their gummy smile. A gummy smile refers to upper […]
Does Your Child Have An Overbite?
Malocclusions (bite problems) include overbites, underbites and crossbites. Jaw alignment disorders restrict proper chewing, talking, and swallowing. They can also cause teeth to shift around in the mouth. Houston dentistry patients with bite problems are at a greater risk for tooth decay and periodontal disease because bite misalignment often makes it difficult to maintain proper […]
How Long Will A Dental Crown Last?
North Tomball endodontists, oral surgeons, and general dentists use dental crowns (sometimes called caps) in many restorative treatments. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured, a crown can correct bite misalignments, and a crown is usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, […]
Crowning Achievements In Dentistry
This message from The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston TX looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: the dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the introduction of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth […]
Get The Royal Treatment At The Gentle Art of Dentistry
Dental crowns have been an essential tooth restoration for many years. At The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston TX, we place a lot of crowns, always with the exceptional care each patient deserves. Dental crowns can be used to address many issues. They can: Protect a weak tooth from decay, breaking, or to hold […]