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Poor Nutrition and Dental Problems

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A satisfied senior woman in a dental chair looking at her perfect teeth in a mirror.

You are what you eat, or so the old saying goes. It should come as no surprise, then, that good nutrition can make a major difference when it comes to your dental health. Eating right today could mean avoiding tooth loss and dentures during your golden years. That’s why our Richmond and Missouri City, TX… Continue reading

Dental Implants and Smoking

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A bearded middle-aged businessman smoking a cigarette.

Dental implants replace the crown and roots of a missing tooth. They can prevent a wide range of dental complications associated with tooth loss. Additionally, dental implants restore oral functions and allow patients to enjoy a beautiful smile. It is important that patients do everything they can to promote the success of dental implant treatment.… Continue reading

Affordable Dentures – What Are My Options?

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Dental Dentures

When a person has lost a significant number of teeth, or even an entire arch of teeth, dentures are the most practical tooth loss solution. Dentures can replace a large set or a complete arch of teeth to restore oral function and improve the appearance of the smile. Whether a patient needs partial or complete… Continue reading

Dental Implant Recovery Timeline

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single dental implant

If you are missing a tooth or multiple teeth, the team at Fort Bend Dental can help. Our dentists in Richmond and Missouri City, TX offer numerous solutions for tooth loss, including crowns, bridges, and dentures supported by dental implants. These artificial tooth roots are strong and offer a superior hold to dental adhesives and… Continue reading

BOTOX® for TMJ Disorder

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Woman receiving Botox injection for TMJ treatment.

BOTOX® Cosmetic is widely known for its ability to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. At Fort Bend Dental, we can also alleviate the symptoms of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder with BOTOX Cosmetic at our Missouri City, TX and Richmond, TX offices. Our team’s extensive knowledge and experience treating TMJ disorder makes us… Continue reading

Gum Recession: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

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A woman showing her upper jaw gum.

Gum recession is a widespread dental health issue. In fact, it can even affect those who practice diligent oral hygiene. The condition occurs when the gum tissue around your teeth pulls back, exposing the tooth roots and leaving you vulnerable to gum disease, cavities, and tooth loss. At Fort Bend Dental in Missouri City, TX… Continue reading

Seven Tips to Reduce Invisalign® Discomfort

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A hand holding a set of clear orthodontic aligners.

Patients that want straighter teeth have a convenient and affordable treatment option with Invisalign®. The aligner trays gradually move the teeth into alignment. At Fort Bend Dental in Missouri City, TX, we offer Invisalign treatment. This cosmetic procedure is mostly pain-free, but periodic discomfort can be experienced. These seven tips can reduce Invisalign discomfort. 1.… Continue reading

Porcelain Veneers vs. Dental Bonding

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Woman with a perfect smile.

Chips, craze lines, gaps, and dental discoloration can detract from the beauty of a smile. Fortunately, our team at Fort Bend Dental in Richmond and Missouri City, TX offers a range of cosmetic treatments to conceal aesthetic flaws and enhance your overall appearance. Here, we discuss porcelain veneers vs. dental bonding. Both of these procedures… Continue reading

Smile Makeover vs. Full Mouth Reconstruction

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Cheerful mature man with a perfect smile.

Your local dentist offers treatments to improve the health and appearance of your smile. Through a combination of cosmetic dentistry treatments, our team of doctors in Richmond, TX and Missouri City, TX can perform your smile makeover, giving you a more beautiful smile. Restorative dentistry treatments, on the other hand, restore the health and function… Continue reading

All-on-4 vs. Dental Implants: Which Is Right for You?

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All-on-4 Dental Implants

It is no secret that dental implants have become the gold standard teeth replacement option. Versatile in their use, dental implants can support crowns, bridges, and even dentures. For patients missing most or all of their natural teeth, dental implants offer a number of solutions that were not available just a few decades ago. Today,… Continue reading

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