Smile Texas's Cosmetic Dentistry Journal

Here are three ways you can get a stunning smile makeover in time for wedding season.

Whether you’re the bride, groom, wedding party member, or guest, weddings mean smiling – a lot. Are your teeth ready for the hundreds of photos that will be taken to record the memories of this special day?

• In Houston, porcelain veneers are a popular choice for people who are embarrassed by their smile and want to cover up their chipped, cracked, or stained teeth. Veneers can fix unevenly spaced teeth by filling in unsightly gaps and spaces, creating a straight, white smile in about two visits to your skilled cosmetic dentist. When the photographer says, “Cheese!” you’ll be ready! (more…)

No matter who you are, what you do, or where you go, one of the first things people notice about you is your teeth. Whether you’re preparing for a job interview or planning a date with someone new, your smile is a major component of the first impression.

When first-impression moments like these roll around, they often have you pressed for time. Whitening strips and mouthwash don’t offer immediate transformation. But a quick fix does exist in the shape of what’s known as a Snap-on Smile® – a customized appliance that cosmetically improves and transforms your appearance in, literally, a snap. (more…)

Does your fear of the dentist keep you from having the healthy, beautiful smile you want?

While most people are perfectly comfortable at the dentist’s office, many are not. They are, quite simply, afraid of seeing the dentist. So afraid, in fact, that they put off basic things like cleanings and x-rays. So afraid that they wind up letting their mouths go… and that creates many problems which are often painful – physically and emotionally. These people are so afraid of a visit to the dentist that they would rather deal with pain day after day than go to the dentist. They usually wait until things are so bad they can no longer take it. (more…)