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At Uptown, Dr. Velasco is a big fan of porcelain veneers. They are a great cosmetic solution to issues with your teeth affecting their appearance. Your teeth could be stained from a reaction to tetracycline when you were a child. You could have a chip or a crack in one or two teeth. You may have gaps between some teeth. You may have teeth that have been… Read More »
Crowns are kind of a big thing these days. Take that show on Netflix about the life of Queen Elizabeth. Boatloads of Americans love watching the travails of England’s royal family and life of the queen. Dr. Velasco prefers a crown of a different sort, dental crowns. At Uptown Cosmetic Dentistry in Houston TX, we use dental crowns to strengthen and/or rebuild damaged teeth and to anchor… Read More »
OK, it’s still pretty toasty here in Houston despite supposedly being “fall.” But fall is coming and with it the holidays and party season. Between work, friends, and relatives, you’ll have plenty of parties and dinners to be a part of. Is your smile up to it? Many people come to Dr. Velasco and our team at Uptown Cosmetic Dentistry and Implants not because they have problems… Read More »
Now that the majority of people have received their W-2’s, those that are fortunate enough to expect a refund are planning on putting that money to good use. Some might be taking that much needed vacation, remodeling a room in their house or treating themselves to the big screen TV they’ve always wanted. Some people however, are considering using their refund in a manner that can impact… Read More »
Have you ever been to a dentist at some point in your life? In all likelihood your answer to that question was probably a ‘yes’. However, cosmetic dentistry is significantly different than your generic dentist. Because of this, there are several misconceptions about cosmetic dentistry. We’ve listed three of the most common misconceptions about cosmetic dentistry. 1. It Must Be Too Expensive Any services or procedures related… Read More »
Your smile can literally change your life. Does that sound crazy? Well, think about it, often times your smile is the very first thing that people notice about you. That being said, choosing the right Houston-area cosmetic dentist is a potentially life-changing decision. We have three quick tips on how to find the right Houston-area cosmetic dentist to help change your life for the better. 1. Look… Read More »
Your smile is one of the first things that others notice about you. If you have dental problems that affect the appearance of your smile, you are probably very conscious of that fact. You might cover your mouth when you smile or laugh to try to cover up problems like stained, cracked or missing teeth. We have good news for you. You don’t have to cover up… Read More »
If you’ve ever watched Family Feud, you’ve seen the energy that host Steve Harvey gives off. Maybe it’s because of that huge toothy smile he has. Sure, Steve wasn’t born with that perfect smile but it sure does affect his persona. Our smile is a very important element to the first impression we make. We aren’t always born with a great smile but that doesn’t mean we… Read More »
