Taking care of oral health can be one of the most important things an individual does for their overall health, and it is just another reason why the general dentist is a quarterback you need on your team. While the comparison may seem a little odd, itRead more →
When is it time to consider replacing veneers? Veneers are designed to enhance the look of discolored, worn, chipped or broken teeth, or to straighten the look of teeth that are crooked. The veneer shell could be made from resin composites (a tooth colored filling material) orRead more →
Dental health can be something many of us put off, but did you know that making teeth cleaning a priority before the end of the year could actually save you money? Whether it is because you have a dental plan that you don’t want to lose unusedRead more →
The coronavirus pandemic has made many of our daily activities look and feel a little different and going to the dentist is certainly one of them. In a season in which masks and personal protection equipment are becoming a standard, it has many wondering what to expectRead more →
With more than fifty thousand Americans predicted to be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer in 2019, dentists have become key players in cancer prevention and detection. The early detection of these types of cancer can result in a five-year survival rate of approximately eighty percent. However,Read more →
An Update: COVID-19 practices at your dental office Dearest Patient, We hope that this post finds you and your families well! We wanted to send out an update regarding our continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic. First, a big THANK YOU to you! We’ve been so incredibly
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What is a dental extraction? A dental extraction is the removal of a compromised tooth from the oral cavity. The procedure is usually performed with the aid of a numbing anesthetic applied by a licensed and experienced dentist. A dental extraction is typically performed in under anRead more →
HOUSTON, TX - Dorothy Paul, DDS is offering cancer prevention and detection services at her Tanglewilde location in West Houston. Dr. Paul is experienced in detecting early signs of cancer in her patients. “With an estimated fifty thousand Americans expected to be diagnosed with some form ofRead more →
A dental implant procedure completely replaces both the crown of the tooth and its root, making it an extremely effective means of permanently restoring function to the oral cavity. Because dental implants look and function like teeth, patients often forget they have them. They look and feelRead more →
Crowns and veneers are primary options in restoring teeth, improving appearance and, in the case of crowns, protecting their structure and function. Dentists recommend crowns and veneers for several reasons, and will consider the tooth’s integrity, stability and appearance before making a decision. Which one is rightRead more →