Smile Texas's Cosmetic Dentistry Journal

We all know someone who has broken a very expensive crown within just months of its placement. Invariably, the patient feels like there was something wrong with the dental work and the dentist thinks the patient was using their teeth to crack walnuts. Often, a nasty conflict arises over who is to blame.

To address this potential problem, the dentists of Smile Texas instituted an innovative Last Time You Pay Policy on all porcelain restorations that they place as part of a Smile Makeover. (more…)

No matter your age, you can benefit from a Smile Makeover. Whether you’re older and need an improvement over your unreliable dentures, or whether you’re young and want to start fresh by putting your best smile first, at Smile Texas we can find solutions for your dental needs.

People often go through life simply putting up with a dental problem, believing it’s not that big of a deal, or not worth facing their fear of the dentist. But your quality of life is tremendously affected if your dentures are ill-fitting, you have loose or missing teeth, or decay is setting in. (more…)

Many people assume that the staining their teeth have endured over the years from coffee, wine, antibiotics, smoking, or other issues will be easily fixed by white strips or a professional whitening. But correcting tooth damage requires methods that have more longevity.

If you’ve ever tried over-the-counter whitening methods, you’re aware that they don’t really stand the test of time. Wouldn’t you love to have a natural-looking, white smile that isn’t going to fade as soon as you change your brand of whitening toothpaste? Dental implants and porcelain veneers are two options for discolored teeth. (more…)

At Smile Texas, a Smile Makeover may mean much more than just achieving a beautiful smile. In some cases, rebuilding the teeth to their proper dimensions can have life-altering effects.

Through the practice of neuromuscular dentistry, Dr. Arturo Garcia is able to correct alignment issues, bite problems, TMJ, and teeth grinding – all issues that can negatively affect how your smile looks and feels. These concerns contribute to chronic discomforts such as neck and back pain, headaches and migraines, sensitive and sore teeth, a locking jaw, worn teeth, pain when chewing, an uncomfortable bite, and more. (more…)