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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

Invisalign Treatment Timeline

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Dentist holding a set of invisible aligners.

Have you been avoiding orthodontic treatment because you hate the idea of wearing metal braces? Invisalign® could be an option for you at our Missouri City, TX practice. This treatment can straighten your teeth without metal brackets, bands, or wires. Here, our team at Fort Bend Dental explores the general steps in the Invisalign treatment… Continue reading

Porcelain Veneers Replacement

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Dental Veneer Application

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of dental-grade porcelain that are placed over a tooth to conceal flaws and produce a more attractive smile. Veneers are very durable and last a decade or more, with the right care. Although you should get years of good use out of your veneers, they are not designed to last… Continue reading

Treatment for Dental Abfractions

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Mature woman during a dental appointment.

Dental abfractions are v-shaped notches that appear near the gingival margin. These lesions are not caused by decay. Rather, they are the result of certain dental conditions, such as bruxism (teeth grinding). At Fort Bend Dental in Missouri City, TX, our doctors offer treatment for dental abfractions. Restorative dentistry treatments can fill in dental abfractions… Continue reading

Causes of Damaged Dental Crowns: How to Preserve Your Smile

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A woman in a dental chair explaining issue to a dentist.

Patients with a large cavity, fracture, or other form of dental damage can benefit from a crown at our Missouri City, TX dental practice. Not only does a crown improve the aesthetics of your smile, it also helps protect your oral health and prevent future issues from developing. Dental crowns can be used in both… Continue reading

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