Dental Patient Education Articles

Your formal is coming up, and you are embarrassed by your smile. What do you do? Call the dentist. Whether you are getting ready for the homecoming dance, prom, or any formal event, you want to be confident enough to show off your smile. Your formal is something that only happens in high school, and it is an event to really look forward to. These pictures will last a lifetime and so will your memories, but making sure you love your pictures takes work and planning. At Pearl Shine Dental, we can help you love your smile, even if your formal is only a week or two away. Here are a few of the steps we recommend.

If you have dentures, it is important to handle them with care so they can remain in as good a condition as possible. Still, it is wise to ask, “What do I do if I damage my dentures?” This way, you can have the information and tools necessary to address a problem should you have one. At Pearl Shine Dental can answer any questions you have regarding denture care. To schedule an appointment with our dental office, call (281) 477-7200. In the meantime, here is what you should know.

At Pearl Shine Dental we are regularly asked, “What should I do if I chip my tooth?” This is actually a fairly common problem.

If you live in the Houston, TX area, we encourage you to call (281) 477-7200 as soon as your tooth becomes chipped. As a general dentist, we can examine and treat you right away. As an emergency dentist, the first thing we want to do is determine how serious the damage is. In order to do so, we will ask you several questions when you call to schedule an appointment.

As a family dentist in Houston, TX, we are regularly asked, “When is a tooth extraction necessary?” This is an understandable question because no one wants to have a tooth pulled unless it is absolutely beneficial. As a general dentist, we are not interested in extracting teeth unnecessarily, either. In fact, if you damage a tooth, our preferred method of treatment would be to restore it using dental veneers or dental crowns. There are times, however, where we do recommend visiting our dental office located at 12220 Jones Rd Ste C Houston, TX 77070 for an extraction.

If your gums are bleeding, visit our Houston dentist office to have your teeth examined. At Pearl Shine Dental we can examine you and determine whether they are bleeding due to simple irritation or if there is a greater health concern. You can schedule an appointment with our 77070 office by calling (281) 477-7200. In the meantime, here is what you need to know about your gums.

At Pearl Shine Dental, we understand the important role that orthodontics can play in creating a healthy and beautiful smile. If you or your teen has crooked teeth, overly crowded teeth, an underbite or an overbite, correcting these challenges can prolong the lifespan of natural teeth by helping them to remain in good condition. Both Invisalign® and braces can do so by applying pressure to the teeth or by working in combination with other orthodontic measures like spacers. When determining which is better, Invisalign® or braces, you must really evaluate your lifestyle and determine which solution will work within it.

If you are considering getting dental implants you are already on the road to restoring your smile. Since dental implants are surgically placed and inserted into the jawbone, one of the questions our Houston patients ask is whether or not they will need a bone graft prior to the procedure. If you live in the 77070 area we encourage you to visit our dental office for an examination and x-rays so that we can answer this question based on your health. You can schedule an appointment by calling (281) 477-7200. In the meantime, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about the bone graft procedure.