Choosing the Right Dentist In Houston
The American Dental Association offers some welcome advice for choosing a dentist in greater Houston. We have already talked about how word of mouth is an important factor in choosing a dentist. Here are some factors Coleman Dental suggests you should look for: Location is always a factor when choosing a dentist in Houston. If […]
Preventing Tooth Decay In Houston
In Houston, tooth decay is one of the most common childhood problems, yet tooth decay also affects adults. At Coleman Dental, we help patients of all ages fight tooth decay. Bacteria is a common cause of tooth decay. Bacteria live in your mouth and combine with plaque and acids to break down the enamel coating […]
Brush Up On Your Cavity Basics in Houston
Residents of the Houston area use the word ‘cavity’ often when discussing oral health practices. Along with teeth whitening and other cosmetic dentistry procedures, cavities are a hot topic. At Coleman Dental, we think it’s great that people in the Houstin area are so conscious of their teeth, and we feel that having a better […]
Pain After Dental Bonding: What’s the Fix?
I had a fair amount of dental bonding done a few weeks ago. The vast majority of it was for cosmetic reasons, but I did have a couple of cavities as well. The doctor said it would be easier on me if I did it all in one visit and I assumed he was right. […]
What’s wrong with my porcelain veneer?
I ended up getting a porcelain veneer done to fix my damaged front tooth. At first, I really liked it. It blended in perfectly with my surrounding teeth. No one seemed to notice I had any work done. I am wondering what’s wrong with it now? It has only been a couple years and I’m […]
Fake-looking porcelain veneers
I have been saving up for years to have my smile improved with beautiful porcelain veneers. I feel conned and am so frustrated at how they turned out. I think they look huge when I smile and unnaturally gleaming white. Ugh! In fact, I saw myself in a photo and I think they honestly resemble […]
What’s cheaper Lumineers or Durathin veneers?
I want to get a smile makeover and have been comparing DURAthinveneers to Lumineers. Which one is cheaper? I think I am gravitating toward the photographs I’ve seen of Durathin. But I’m keeping my options open. -Amanda in New Jersey Amanda, The first question that needs to be asked is, have you consulted with a […]
Can teens use Invisalign?
My front teeth are so ugly. They are crooked and one sticks out really far. I really don’t want to be a brace face though. Can I use Invisalign if I am only 13? I heard it was only good for adults, not teens. Do you know if it’s cheaper than braces? I want to […]
Cosmetic dentist’s dental bonding is yellow.
My daughter is in the thick of her teen years. She hated the discoloration on her front teeth. So we met with a dentist that was recommending a cosmetic solution for her two front teeth. The price wasn’t exorbitant, so we did it. Well, the dentists did tooth bonding and now they are yellow. Yes, […]
Why on earth did the dentist put stain on my Lumineers?
I had four Lumineers on my teeth from a long time ago that looked ugly, so I’ve been planning to have them redone for awhile now. Well, I just had 10 new Lumineers done and I hated the color. The dentist used a stain to make them look “natural.” I thought I had thoroughly explained […]