We are seeing children from one year and up. At one year old, your child should have ten upper teeth and ten lower teeth. These teeth will needed to be cleaned and checked every 6 months. It is also important to teach your child early about oral hygiene. It is not advised to wait until […]

In our Houston dental office, we take pride in adhering to the highest standards for infection control. We scrub our hands before and after each appointment, and always We wear masks and protective eyewear. All instruments are sterilized with an autoclave. Our handpieces are always heat sterilized between patients. We use disposable supplies. We use […]

The reason for using nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) is for its calming effect. Since it doesn’t numb the teeth, anesthetic is still necessary. Nitrous oxide just relaxes you. You will breathe nitrous oxide in through a small mask that covers your nose. It takes just a few minutes for you to notice the effects. People […]

Bite wing x-rays are the most common x-rays taken in our Laser Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. Our Houston dentist uses them to:   ·  find cavities between the teeth ·  see tartar on the roots ·  find worn-out fillings ·  locate receding bone levels from periodontal disease A small packet of x-ray film is placed […]

Panoramic radiograph is a 2-D  xray examination of the entire dentition.  The image includes both upper and lower jaw and all the teeth.  It provides about 40 percent less radiation than taking the individual bitewings and periapical xrays for the entire mouth.  It would provides more diagnostic information such as the jaw bone, the mandibular […]

Disclosing tablets are made of a harmless vegetable dye that stains plaque bright red. You can purchase these tablets at any convenience stores like Kroger and Walmart. The main cause of cavities and periodontal disease is the accumulation of plaque. Plaque is the sticky film of food and bacteria that forms constantly on your teeth. […]

The treatment recommendation for a dental cavity is based primarily on the diagnostic classification of the stages of the disease progression. The main criteria are: carious lesions without pulpal involvement (these lesions are normally small and do not have any pain symptom); and carious lesions with pulpal involvement (these lesions are normally large and cause […]

Silver amalgam and composite resin are the two most common materials used to restore teeth damaged by decay. There are situations where one material is preferable over the other, and similarly, there are disadvantages to both of these filling materials. Additionally, there are some health experts who question the safety of amalgam fillings and say […]

When it’s wet and rainy outside it’s always a good idea to wear a raincoat. When your Houston dentist works on your teeth, he will sometimes use a special kind of a “tooth raincoat” called a rubber dam. A rubber dam is made out of a stretchy, rubbery material. To put a rubber dam on […]

Each time your dentist examines your teeth, she also checks your mouth for signs of oral cancer. As part of your routine homecare, you should do the same. Pay particular attention to sores in the mouth that don’t heal quickly (within two weeks) or that bleed easily. Check the floor of your mouth, the front […]

No one wants bad breath, but everyone gets it—or at least worries about it—at one time or another. Here are some things you can do to keep bad breath to a minimum: Eliminate the bacteria and food particles that can cause bad breath. Floss, then brush your teeth, gums and tongue after each meal. Make […]