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 […]
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Posted on: Mar 15 2020
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By: editor
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 […]
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Posted on: Nov 15 2019
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By: editor
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 […]
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Posted on: Sep 15 2019
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By: editor
Drs. Rick Kline and Bret Davis in the Sugarland, TX community provide patients with quality dental care solutions in their practice, Smile Texas. In addition to general dentistry, they also provide restorative and cosmetic treatments such as the fabrication and placement of dental crowns and bridges. Understanding dental restorations Dental crowns and bridges are just […]
At Smile Texas, Drs. Rick Kline and Bret Davis provide a variety of services for new and existing patients. Individuals who are faced with missing teeth may dread the idea of having to have dentures fabricated for their smiles. Instead, our practice may recommend an alternative option called dental implants. Understanding dental implants Dental implants […]
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. […]
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Posted on: Nov 15 2018
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By: editor
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, […]
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Posted on: May 15 2018
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By: editor
Tooth loss is something we talk about much more openly today than we ever have. In addition to having a better understanding of what can lead to tooth loss, we also have ways to mitigate this problem. One of the small details about this common dental problem is that, most often, tooth loss doesn’t mean […]
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Posted on: Dec 15 2017
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By: editor
Let’s just be honest; periodontal disease can wreck your health. Long before the health consequences of oral disease manifest, though, the smile suffers the effects of poor oral health. Of course, one of the primary advantages of addressing decay, inflammation, and infection is to keep the body as healthy as possible. Gum disease is linked […]
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Posted on: Oct 15 2017
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By: editor
Let’s face it; Mother Nature is not extremely generous when it comes to handing out beautiful smiles. We meet with patients all the time who are concerned that their smile does not reflect who they are. Cracks turned teeth, heavy stains, and other flaws can be incredibly distracting; not only for other people but for […]
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Posted on: Sep 15 2017
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By: editor