A: Dental implants are not supposed to fall out. Here, when we place dental implants, we make sure the patient is a perfect candidate so they can stay with them for a lifetime. Dental implants by design are durable, permanent and require no maintenance other than a normal healthy oral hygiene regimen. However, there are…
Teeth Whitening is a somewhat controversial topic in the world of dentistry. It is a popular service offered by a large number of professionals especially cosmetic dentists, but some see it as a potential health hazard if done too much or incorrectly. Unfortunately, it is also offered by many non-professionals who are not qualified…
A: It depends on how much recession you have. If your recession is caused by gum disease with the pockets, then I don’t recommend cosmetic dentistry—you’re just hiding the problem. I’d rather you fix the problem, but if it’s just minor then of course it does. What Are Receding Gums? Receding gums is a dental…
Sugar might be more affordable and accessible than ever before, but sadly, it’s just as bad for our health and the health of our mouth. Too much sugar too often causes tooth decay, a disease which is so common but almost totally preventable. Ten facts about tooth decay Dental decay is caused by the things…
A: Of course it can. It can fix crooked teeth in as easy as two appointments. The first appointment we prep for veneers, and the second appointment we place the veneer porcelains on and you have a brand new smile! Are People Born With Perfect Smiles? When you see actors on TV, or in…
Are you or someone in your family interested in getting a straighter smile with Invisalign? Dr. Jasmine Naderi at Best Dental is a proud Invisalign provider in Richmond, TX – She has been providing clear alignment treatment for the past 10 years! There are other options and methods out there for straightening your teeth, but none offers the…
Can A Cosmetic Dentist Do Fillings? Of course they can. There’s a lot of cosmetic fillings now with tooth colored fillings, porcelain fillings, and most people don’t want metal in their mouth anymore. So they’re choosing to replace them—helps with the smile and is much healthier. This is a question that actually gets asked quite…
Root Canal Retreatment You had a large cavity on one of your teeth. You had pain and discomfort, so you went to your local dentist. He or she recommended a root canal on your tooth. You spent quite a bit of money, and the procedure was completed. Now a few years later the tooth has…
New Dentures: What to expect Getting dentures for the first time can be both exciting and frightening. On the one hand you’re excited to get a new set of “teeth”, while on the other hand, losing your natural teeth is not a very pleasant thought. It is a very emotional time, and knowing what you…
IV Sedation vs General Anesthesia When your dentist or medical provider recommends surgery, they will evaluate you medically during your consultation visit to see if you would be a better candidate for IV sedation or general anesthesia. But a lot of people end up asking, what is the difference between the two procedures? In this…