August 14, 2014
Many of patients that receive dental implants from the surgeons of Piney Point OMS don ‘t just receive great surgical treatment but also the necessary follow-up care that make the dental implants viable life long. This is especially true for patients who have lost teeth in the past understand the need for good hygiene care in the future.
The five factors that help care for the dental implants in the long term are:
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July 16, 2014
A tall, ice cold glass of tea is a wonderful way to cool off in the summer heat. A summer staple, tea of all types has been able to cool us down, quench our thirst, and tickle our taste buds. From black tea to herbal, from plum to spearmint, the choices often are vast, but the end results are often delicious! What you may not know is how green tea is able to give you amazing benefits, both to your smile and to the rest of your body! This summer, we want to make sure you are well-informed about what type of tea you are drinking and how it can promote your body’s health!
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July 15, 2014
As the aging population life expectancy continues to increase, tooth loss that can occurred with increased aging changes, like decreased salivary flow can have long term effects of the facial structure around the upper and lower jaws. These changes happen when teeth are lost and not replaced, which also leads to bone loss. With continued bone loss, the facial structure begins to change, resulting in a premature aged appearance resulting in a collapse of the upper and lower face and lip support.
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June 6, 2014
With the summertime approaching, many people are putting in that special effort to make sure they look their best during the summer holiday. Whether it is picking out the perfect spot on the beach or getting everything ready to throw on the grill, there is no doubt you will be surrounded by and meeting new people, and you want to make sure you look your best. Dr. Thomas M. Weil and Dr. Steve Koo are able to make sure you look your best this summer by offering Botox and Juvederm to their patients.
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May 23, 2014
Whenever you come to our Houston, TX dental office for oral surgery, you may be worried about feeling unnecessary pain or discomfort during your procedure. Having to have any sort of surgery performed always brings up anxiousness, and the idea of being in any sort of pain can be terrifying. Luckily, Dr. Thomas Weil and Dr. Steve Koo are able to alleviate that fear by offering anesthesia to their patients.
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May 15, 2014
Osseointegrated Dental Implants in Houston, TX
Patients who are missing teeth have a variety of tooth replacement options from which to choose, spanning the entire spectrum of restorative dentistry and oral surgery. At Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Houston, Texas, Dr. Koo and Dr. Weil offer a comprehensive menu of restorative services that help patients reclaim their complete, healthy smiles and full function of their dentition, including osseointegrated dental implants.
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March 18, 2014
Though many people may not know this, fluoride is a key mineral in keeping your teeth nice and strong. Especially important in children’s dentistry, fluoride treatments can begin a healthy foundation for your smile to thrive and take life’s knocks. Attracting minerals like calcium, fluoride is a wonderful way to build and maintain strong smiles! If you are unaware of some of the benefits fluoride can deliver, let us inform you!
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March 5, 2014
The future of implant dentistry appears bright for 2014 and beyond appears undisputed with no foreseeable replacement in technology foreseen in the next 10 years. However, implant dentistry will continue to evolve. Better oral hygiene with patients overall is expected to improve leading to evolution of more single tooth replacement, than full mouth replacement. Patient in turn will want better information on dental and overall health and treatment options. Technology will drive implants treatment planning to be more streamlined, blending different imaging technologies together. More implants will be done on each successive years but more complications will arise partially due to the increase in general dentists attempting more dental implants. Implant dentistry will be more prosthetic driven, meaning esthetics of how the tooth looks predominates. This is possible because of improvements in dealing with soft tissue and boney defects.
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January 17, 2014
Botox is well known to the public for its cosmetic uses but there are many medical applications that are not as well known in the maxillofacial area. The surgeon at Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery are trained for cosmetic areas of concerns like forehead and brow wrinkling, crow’s feet wrinkling, etc. But they are also well experienced in dealing with other uses.
January 15, 2014
If you suffer from earaches or find it difficult to open your mouth all the way, you may be suffering from TMJ pain. TMJ, temporomandibular joint, pain is something that is very common, but a lot of people do not know what they can do to alleviate their pain.
The temporomandibular joint is located where the lower jaw meets the skull, and it allows your mouth to open and close with ease. A lot of factors can affect the joint, like stress, high emotions, grinding teeth, and a misaligned bite. The pain associated with TMJ can be sharp and piercing, leaving you orally crippled. Some ways your dentist may help with your TMJ pain is making a mouth guard for you. This mouth guard prevents your jaw from clenching and your teeth from grinding. A custom mouth guard will be made just for you, as everyone’s mouth is different.
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