Smile Texas's Cosmetic Dentistry Journal

If you feel that a gummy smile is cute on an infant but not on you, it’s time to consider a smile makeover.

Celebrities like Katie Couric and Miley Cyrus have very noticeable gummy smiles – but they smile large anyway. This distinctive feature is almost like a trademark. Then there are celebs like Nicole Kidman who tend to have a tight-lipped pose… maybe it’s because of her gummy smile, maybe it’s because her publicist told her to look that way.

Nevertheless, whether you’re in front of the camera all the time or not, if you’re tentative about your own smile, you may be wishing for the fix that will give you the smile corrections you desire and have you grinning confidently in every photo and social encounter. (more…)

What would encourage you to improve your smile?

You might expect a brand new multi-millionaire to splurge on a house or sports car. But Chris Shaw, winner of the recent $258 million Powerball jackpot, said one of the first things he plans to do with his fortune is replace his two missing front teeth. This unassuming millionaire realizes what can truly make the difference in your life, aspirations, and overall well-being: having confidence in your appearance.

The Houston cosmetic dentists at Smile Texas would recommend dental implants for Chris Shaw and anyone with missing teeth. Implants are an effective, popular, and natural-looking way to replace unsightly gaps in a smile. (more…)

Has your love of coffee stained your teeth and ruined your smile?

If you drink a few cups of java every day or make regular trips to Starbucks, you may be having a love affair with coffee… and your smile may be suffering for it.

If your teeth have become discolored and stained from a few too many cups of joe over the years, this development has probably left you feeling very self-conscious about your smile. You may be drinking that coffee to keep you going on the job… but you won’t impress any clients with a stained smile. (more…)