Sometimes when people lose a back tooth they wonder whether they should bother doing anything about it. After all, the gap doesn’t show when they smile and there are other teeth to do the chewing. Why not leave it be and save some money? Actually, there are several very good reasons to replace a back […]
A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss
Dental implants from The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston support teeth so lifelike, patients have been known to forget some of their teeth aren’t real. That’s now natural their look and function is. Those simple facts are enough to make most people choose dental implants if they need to replace one or more of […]
Better and Better: The Future of Implants
Dentists are always reminding their patients to brush and floss their teeth. It’s the best way to ensure healthy teeth and gums. But at The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston we know that some of our patients are going to lose a tooth, in spite of everyone’s best efforts. When that happens, we recommend […]
Go Back In Time
So you’ve lost some teeth and hesitate to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and regain that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? With dental implants from The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston, you can! For most patients, a dental implant is the ideal replacement for […]
Implants Prevent Denture-Related Health Problems
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no remaining teeth. Many people with missing no teeth choose dentures. But there is a better, state-of-the-art alternative at The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston. Problems With Dentures Conventional dentures usually fit properly at first, but the mouth changes […]
Extraction Is Not The End Game
Have you had a tooth extracted? You may be left with a gap in your smile. Unsightly as that may be, there is more than the issue of appearance. At The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston we can address that with a state-of-the-art dental implant. Problems With Extracted Teeth After a tooth is extracted, […]