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  • Home
  • Dental Services
    • All-On-4® Dental Implants
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • ClearCorrect Aligners
    • Dental Bridges
    • Dental Implants
    • General & Preventive Dentistry
    • Full Mouth Reconstruction
    • Porcelain Crowns
    • Porcelain Veneers
    • Teeth Whitening
  • Photo Gallery
  • Stories & Reviews
  • About Us
    • Meet Dr. Roberto Velasco
    • Meet Dr. Camilla Barrilleaux
    • Meet Our Team
    • On-Site Lab
    • 3D Cat Scan
  • Resources
    • Financing
    • Insurance
    • Videos
    • Uptown News & Blog
    • What is Prosthodontics?
    • Pricing Guide
  • Contact Us
Uptown Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry
713-766-1493
  • Home
  • Dental Services
    • All-On-4® Dental Implants
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • ClearCorrect Aligners
    • Dental Bridges
    • Dental Implants
    • General & Preventive Dentistry
    • Full Mouth Reconstruction
    • Porcelain Crowns
    • Porcelain Veneers
    • Teeth Whitening
  • Photo Gallery
  • Stories & Reviews
  • About Us
    • Meet Dr. Roberto Velasco
    • Meet Dr. Camilla Barrilleaux
    • Meet Our Team
    • On-Site Lab
    • 3D Cat Scan
  • Resources
    • Financing
    • Insurance
    • Videos
    • Uptown News & Blog
    • What is Prosthodontics?
    • Pricing Guide
  • Contact Us

Uptown News & Tips

Our goal at Uptown Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry is not to only be the leading source for Houston cosmetic dentistry, but to also serve as a resource to people with helpful knowledge, tips, and facts as you are doing your research on selecting a cosmetic dentist. We strive to be as transparent as possible and try to answer as many questions in our bi-weekly blogs.

How Do I Take Care of My Dental Implants?

Posted on: September 23, 2021

Dental implants offer a far superior tooth replacement option when compared to traditional dentures or bridges. Dentures often slip and move around, which is uncomfortable, reduces chewing power, and increases bone loss. Dental implants, on the other hand, provide patients with a secure foundation to maintain removable dentures or to secure permanent dentures or crowns…. Read More »

Posted on: September 23, 2021

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Better Teeth through Electricity

Posted on: July 15, 2021

Sure, we give our patients a trusty toothbrush when they visit our Houston offices. But we’d be happy to give up that, and maybe give you more floss instead.  It’s not that we don’t love the toothbrush and want you to brush for two minutes twice each day. It’s that we’d like you to switch… Read More »

Posted on: July 15, 2021

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Four Common Myths About Porcelain Veneers

Posted on: June 15, 2021

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… Read More »

Posted on: June 15, 2021

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Five Reasons You’re a Great Candidate for All-on-4 Dental Implants

Posted on: May 12, 2021

If you’re missing a bunch of teeth, if most of your teeth on an arch are badly damaged or decayed, or if you have dentures that slip and are troublesome, odds are you’ve thought about dental implants. A dental implant is used to replace a missing tooth. The implant gets its name from the titanium… Read More »

Posted on: May 12, 2021

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Keeping An Eye Out For Oral Cancer

Posted on: April 29, 2021

During your twice-yearly exams with us at Uptown Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, we want you to leave our Houston offices with sparkling teeth. But we have goals beyond that. Sure, removing tartar and plaque and polishing your teeth are important. But even more important is our examination for the signs of oral cancer. That’s why… Read More »

Posted on: April 29, 2021

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Patient Experience Story: All-on-4 Surgery

Posted on: October 16, 2019

At Uptown Cosmetic & Dentistry, we love bringing joy to people’s lives by providing them with a smile they can be proud of. On the morning of her All-on-4 surgery, our patient shared with us that she has always wanted to fix her smile, but felt that she would never be able to do so…. Read More »

Posted on: October 16, 2019

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Things You Should Know About Dental Implants—But Probably Don’t

Posted on: March 28, 2019

Whenever you’ve been to the dentist, you’ve likely seen models or literature regarding braces, crowns or dentures—but what about dental implants? Many people aren’t all that familiar with dental implants ironically; even though they are a much better solution than bridges and crowns. What Are Dental Implants? A dental implant is a dental prosthetic that… Read More »

Posted on: March 28, 2019

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Patient’s Guide to Choosing the Right Cosmetic & Dental Implant Specialist

Posted on: February 16, 2019

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… Read More »

Posted on: February 16, 2019

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Real People. Real Smiles. Mrs. Paxton’s Life Changing Story.

Posted on: February 12, 2019

Everyone has their struggles in life, and this may sound strange to some, but my struggle has always been with my smile. To some people this will sound petty or superficial, but being self-conscious of your smile, having cracked, broken, and missing teeth, causes problems in life that many wouldn’t even consider – lower self-esteem,… Read More »

Posted on: February 12, 2019

4 Warning Signs of Dental Implant Failure

4 Warning Signs of Dental Implant Failure

Posted on: November 5, 2017

Dr. Velasco is an Expert Implant Dentist in Houston, TX Getting a tooth implant procedure is not something anyone takes lightly. It is a very serious procedure that involves a very delicate part of the body that is essential to daily living. In all honesty so many things can go wrong with this type of… Read More »

Posted on: November 5, 2017

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