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If you have overlapping teeth, you may feel self-conscious about your appearance. When the teeth are crowded to the point that they are overlapping, it can negatively impact the look and function of your smile. At Fort Bend Dental, we offer cosmetic dentistry treatments to improve the appearance of the smile. In this blog post,… Continue reading
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Overcrowding affects the appearance of the smile. It can also lead to significant dental issues, including tooth decay, gum disease, uneven wear, and more. Therefore, correcting crowded teeth is a matter of function as well as aesthetics. Here, our team at Fort Bend Dental in Missouri City, TX explores treatment for crowded teeth, including orthodontic… Continue reading
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A tooth is made up of layers. This is not a metaphor. There are three layers that are most important to the structure of a tooth: the topmost enamel layer, the underlying dentin layer, and the pulp chamber which is full of a soft tissue known as dental pulp. When the structures of a tooth… Continue reading
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Having a healthy smile means making sure you have all of your teeth. That said, not all of your teeth are necessary. Wisdom teeth, for instance, can grow in at odd angles, resulting in impaction and many dental health problems. That’s where Fort Bend Dental can help. A routine wisdom tooth extraction at our Missouri… Continue reading
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Ideally, your child’s first dental visit should occur while they are still a baby. It’s recommended that babies be taken to the dentist by age 1 or within six months of the emergence of their first tooth. Of course, many times parents don’t take their child to the dentist until later in life. Dental health… Continue reading
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Oral cancer is a disease that affects the soft tissues in and around the mouth, which includes the tongue, throat, tonsils, salivary glands, and lymph nodes. As with any other form of the disease, oral cancer can be deadly if it is not diagnosed and treated while it is still in its early stages. At… Continue reading
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A nice cold soda can hit the spot on a hot day or after a long day of work. Whether it's a Coke or something you make yourself with a SodaStream, a soft drink can be refreshing and thirst quenching. Soda isn't without its dangers, however. A number of dental health problems are linked to… Continue reading
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The dentists of Fort Bend Dental offer the latest in restorative dentistry treatments. However, they all believe that good at-home oral hygiene and preventative care is the best policy. That's why our team takes time to discuss dental care at home, which typically means brushing and flossing regularly. On the note of brushing and flossing,… Continue reading
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The teeth are protected by a hard, outer layer called the enamel. Although the enamel is durable, exposure to plaque, bacteria, and acids in the foods we eat and drink can lead to a form of dental damage called tooth erosion. Once tooth erosion begins, it can lead to serious dental damage, including dental cavities… Continue reading
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Treating a twisted tooth can transform the appearance of the smile and give a major boost to confidence. Whether a tooth only has minor twisting or is severely twisted, there are a variety of cosmetic dentistry treatment options to enhance the smile and improve oral health. Let's take a closer look at some popular options… Continue reading
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