Most people have been warned about the physical effects of stress. Our doctors remind us to protect ourselves from the dangers of unmanaged stress by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting adequate sleep. We know that we shouldn’t try to relieve stress with overeating, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, or compulsive spending. (Even though many of […]
Say Goodbye To Old Amalgam Fillings
Can you remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, the people with you could see only pearly white molar surfaces. (Unless, of course, you had been munching Oreos.) If you are like many individuals, you started developing decay fairly young and […]
The Gentle Art of Dentistry Takes Care Of Plaque, Calculus, And Cavities
Hi. I’m Doctor Scott Anderson. Welcome to my Houston dental blog! I find that many of my patients in the East Spring, West Cypress, and Klein areas get a couple of dental terms mixed up. Today, I would like to clarify the differences between plaque, calculus, and cavities. Plaque is a film that covers teeth […]
Teeth Look Too Short? Lengthen Them!
Most Houston people who are considering cosmetic dentistry are aware of the cosmetic dental procedures that are frequently advertised in the North Tomball area. There are porcelain veneers: a custom-made wafer-thin covering permanently attached to the front of a tooth to make it stain-free and perfectly shaped. Veneers can repair small chips and crack in […]
What’s the Best Way to Fix Teeth that Overlap?
Plenty of men and women have teeth that overlap. What causes overlapping teeth? Overlapping teeth are usually caused by genetics or habits as a child such as thumbsucking. They can also be caused by the mouth being too small to fit all the teeth properly, or having different-sized upper and lower jaws. Injury to the […]
Keeping You Comfortable
Keeping You Comfortable At The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston TX, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not only talking about physical comfort. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are four ways […]