Category Archives: Smile Gallery

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The Role of Lip Support in Full Mouth Restoration

As we age, subtle changes in our appearance can become more pronounced, especially around the mouth. Fine lines, thinning lips, and a lack of facial balance often stem from one unexpected culprit: your teeth – or, more specifically, the lack of proper dental structure. This is where full mouth restoration goes beyond smile aesthetics and into facial […]


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Can I Use Porcelain Veneers To Fix a Gap Between My Front Teeth?

Porcelain veneers continue to be one of the more popular cosmetic treatments requested at Smile Texas. Our Sugar Land, TX area professionals, Drs. Bret Davis and Mackenzi McAfee-Dooley, provide this and many other aesthetic solutions for patients who need to disguise imperfections and enhance the appearance of their smiles. If you are curious to learn […]


The pitfalls of sharing your toothbrush with others

When we were little, we were always encouraged to share. Because sharing is caring, right? Not always. There are some situations in which you shouldn’t be sharing, and this holds true in regards to sharing a toothbrush. You might not think much of sharing a toothbrush, especially with a spouse or child, but there are […]


What is the GumTuk procedure?

When you smile, do you find that your teeth look disproportioned to the amount of gum tissue present? Do you cringe at how your smile looks due to a “gummy” appearance? Are you unhappy with the shape of your teeth, and wish you had a more attractive, beautiful smile? If you are struggling with excessive […]

  • Posted on: Sep 15 2020
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What are the primary benefits of porcelain veneers?

Enhancing the smile is often a consideration for patients who have imperfections on the front teeth. Large gaps between teeth or recent breakage can negatively impact the appearance of the smile, while causing patients to feel self-conscious about the way they look to others. With cosmetic dentistry being more attainable than ever, the dentists of […]

  • Posted on: May 15 2020
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Cover imperfections with porcelain veneers

Patients in the Sugar Land, TX area who are asked what makes a smile “perfect” will often answer with “a white, straight smile free from imperfections.” When patients have imperfections of the teeth that make them self-conscious about the appearance of their smile, they may not feel confident with others. Achieving a beautiful smile with […]

  • Posted on: Mar 15 2020
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How Are X-Rays Used in a Dental Practice?

At Smile Texas, we want to make sure our patients have healthy smiles. In order to spot problems early, or to see a smile’s development beneath the gum line, dental x-rays may need to be completed. Sugarland, TX area patients who are interested in having their smile evaluated may benefit from dental x-rays. What are […]

  • Posted on: Nov 15 2019
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What You Need to Know About Porcelain Dental Bridges

Tooth replacement options vary for patients depending on their situation, their budget, and their personal preferences. Drs. Rick Kline and Bret Davis are dentists at Smile Texas in Sugarland, TX who are committed to helping patients choose the right tooth replacement method best for their needs. One commonly requested treatment for missing teeth includes dental […]

  • Posted on: Sep 15 2019
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Understanding dental bridges and their benefits

Everything you didn’t know about tooth loss Tooth loss impacts the smile in a variety of ways. It can cause the loss of natural bone, which also holds the existing teeth within the smile. Tooth loss also causes an imperfect appearance, with a gap in the smile. It keeps patients from speaking and eating properly. […]

  • Posted on: Nov 15 2018
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Porcelain Veneers Houston, TX

Discoloration around Veneers

Now and then, we receive questions from potential patients regarding a change in the shade of veneers. In some instances, the problem is that the entire front surface of a veneer or veneers has become dull or yellow, just like natural teeth. Sometimes, discoloration is localized around the edge of one or more veneers. Here, […]

  • Posted on: May 15 2018
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