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 »
Better Teeth through Electricity
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 »
Four Common Myths About Porcelain Veneers
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 »
Five Reasons You’re a Great Candidate for All-on-4 Dental Implants
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 »
Keeping An Eye Out For Oral Cancer
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 »
Patient Experience Story: All-on-4 Surgery
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 »
Things You Should Know About Dental Implants—But Probably Don’t
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 »
Patient’s Guide to Choosing the Right Cosmetic & Dental Implant Specialist
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 »
Real People. Real Smiles. Mrs. Paxton’s Life Changing Story.
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 »
4 Warning Signs of Dental Implant Failure
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 »