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; what they don’t tell you about dental implants in Houston TX is that they are a much better solution than dental bridges and dental… Read More »
Patient’s Guide to Choosing the Right Cosmetic & Dental Implant Specialist
Your smile is the first thing people see and can often dictate your level of self-esteem, so it makes sense to invest in a perfect smile. Investing in improvements for your smile may require more than a simple trip to your dentist for cleaning as dental care. If you want to make a significant difference… 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
Getting dental implants Houston 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 procedure if it is not handled by an experienced professional such… Read More »
3 Tips For A Steve Harvey Smile Through Cosmetic Dentistry
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…. Read More »
Single Dental Implant: Replacing a Missing Tooth
Typically, when someone has incurred serious traumatic injury to the mouth, had a tooth fail to erupt or suffered tooth loss to decay, they will visit their dentist for a diagnosis of treatment. If your dentist recommends a dental implant, you will get a referral to a dental specialist. In most cases, this will be… Read More »
