Start 2015 Right: Experience General Dentistry at Pasadena Family Dentistry

January 19, 2015

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The New Year has just begun, so there’s no better time than now to chart a course for good oral health care. And that’s exactly what general dentistry is designed to help you achieve. As general dentists, Dr. Kimber Holmes and Dr. Erica Revel at Pasadena Family Dentistry in Pasadena, TX, want you and every member of your family to enjoy optimal oral health.

Actually, Dr. Holmes and Dr. Revel are your dental partners, and as such they will help you do your part in having a healthy mouth and a beautiful smile. Naturally, this partly depends on your at-home dental hygiene routine. Our dentists and their team of dental hygienists and dental assistants can teach you how to properly brush and floss your teeth.

Dental Checkups: The Key to Good General Dentistry

The foundation of general dentistry at Pasadena Family Dentistry is the dental checkup. At this appointment, we’ll clean your teeth, assess the health of your gums, check for tooth decay and administer x-rays when necessary to uncover any problems that might be hiding in spots not visible to the eye. Dr. Holmes and Dr. Revel would like to see you and every member of your family twice each year for these checkups. With this regularity, we can more easily monitor for changes in your dental condition that may warrant treatment.

General Dentistry Beyond the Checkup

In addition to a checkup, Pasadena Family Dentistry offers other important general dentistry services. For example, if we find evidence of gum disease at your check up, we can treat with root planing and scaling to remove plaque and smooth rough surfaces of tooth roots. We may also prescribe an antibiotic to treat an infection due to gum disease or use laser treatment to remove bacteria and promote gum reattachment. In addition to periodontal therapy, our dentists also prescribe oral devices to treat bruxism and protect teeth during athletics and perform wisdom teeth extractions and root canal therapy.

Schedule an Appointment Today

To experience the best of general dentistry in Pasadena, TX, call the office of Pasadena Family Dentistry today. We also serve patients in South Houston, La Porte, Deer Park, Channelview, Clear Lake, and beyond.

Sedation Dentistry from Pasadena Family Dentistry will Help You Overcome Dental Phobia

November 13, 2014

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Another year is about to close and you still haven’t gone to the dentist. Tell the truth… Are you a bit fearful of dentists? Well then, before 2014 ends, call the office of Pasadena Family Dentistry in Pasadena, TX, and schedule that overdue appointment. Dr. Kimber Holmes and Dr. Erica Revel are experts in sedation dentistry, so you can relax while your dental work is completed.

Whether you need a routine dental checkup or a more involved procedure such as a filling, root canal or crown, there is a sedation process that is appropriate for you. At Pasadena Family Dentistry, our dentists and their caring staff will make sure you are completely comfortable in the dentist’s chair.

Nitrous Oxide                                                     

Drs. Holmes and Revel use two types of sedation to relax patients. They can be used separately or in coordination with one another. The first is nitrous oxide, or what is more commonly called laughing gas. A small mask will be placed over your nose for you to inhale a measured dose of this gas and oxygen. Almost immediately you will begin to feel relaxed and have an overall sense of wellbeing. The gas is administered throughout your procedure. Once the mask is removed, the effects of the gas disappear very quickly. So, you’ll be able to drive and go about your day as usual.

Oral Conscious Sedation

For patients with a greater fear of dentistry, there is oral conscious sedation. Dr. Holmes or Dr. Revel will prescribe an anti-anxiety medication for you to take about two hours before your appointment. In this case, you will need a friend or family member to drive you to and from your appointment. By the time you arrive, you will likely feel calm, but if you are still a bit anxious, then nitrous oxide can be used to further relax you. Our skilled sedation dentistry team will monitor your vital signs throughout your procedure, and in what to you will seem like a few minutes—even if your treatment takes a number of hours—you’ll be on your way.

Schedule an Appointment Today

If you’ve let too much time pass since your last visit to the dentist, call the office of Pasadena Family Dentistry to learn more about sedation dentistry. Dr. Holmes and Dr. Revel serve patients in Pasadena, TX, as well as the surrounding communities of South Houston, La Porte, Deer Park, Channelview, ClearLake, and beyond.

Remedy the Effects of Bruxism with a Custom Nightguard

October 15, 2014

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Without even realizing, many people grind and clench their teeth. In fact, this tends to be an unconscious habit either during the day if we are stressed and anxious, or at night when we are asleep. Whenever it happens, teeth grinding and clenching, or bruxism, can be detrimental to your teeth, as well as to your bite and jaw. At Pasadena Family Dentistry in Pasadena, TX, Dr. Kimber Holmes and Dr. Erica Revel can prescribe an oral appliance, called a nightguard or splint, to prevent grinding and clenching.

The Symptoms and Consequences of Bruxism

Common symptoms of bruxism may include tooth pain, jaw soreness, headaches or an earache in the absence of infection. Some of the consequences of bruxism are visible, although others are not visibly apparent. So, if you are experiencing any of the symptoms of bruxism, it’s important to have a dentist evaluate your unique situation. The consequences of teeth grinding and clenching include:

  • Fine cracks or broken fillings in your molars
  • Worn and uneven front teeth
  • Teeth that are ground down and, therefore, consistently sensitive to hot and cold
  • Receding gums
  • Loose teeth
  • Headaches and jaw pain
  • TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction

Your Custom-fitted Nightguard

Although there isn’t a cure for bruxism, Drs. Holmes and Revel can assess the degree of wear on your teeth, gums and jaw. Then, if appropriate, they will create a custom nightguard to protect your teeth from the damage caused by nighttime grinding and clenching. A nightguard will frequently alleviate many of the symptoms bruxism causes. Of course, if your teeth are damaged because of bruxism, or if TMJ has become an issue, then we will treat those conditions, too.

Contact Our Office Today

If you suspect or know that you are grinding and clenching your teeth, don’t hesitate in calling Pasadena Family Dentistry in Pasadena, TX. Drs. Holmes and Revel and their staff are waiting to help. Our office conveniently serves patients in South Houston, La Porte, Deer Park, Clear Lake and Channelview.

Achieve a Radiant, Flawless Smile with Porcelain Veneers in Pasadena, TX

May 6, 2014

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Your smile speaks volumes about who you are, conveying innumerable emotions and attributes in a mere flash of your pearly whites. In fact, people with bright, open, and attractive smiles are generally considered more confident, personable, and successful. If your smile is flawed, however, by cosmetic imperfections, you may find that you are less than eager to show it off to the world. At Pasadena Family Dentistry, Dr. Kimber Holmes and Dr. Erica Revel offer a variety of cosmetic dentistry services – including porcelain veneers – to patients throughout Pasadena, TX and the surrounding areas.

Will Porcelain Veneers Work for Me?

Porcelain veneers, sometimes simply called dental veneers, are incredibly thin, customized shells of dental ceramic that are affixed to the front surfaces of your teeth to create a seamlessly beautiful smile. Common cosmetic issues that are easily corrected by the application of porcelain veneers include the following:

  • Deep, set-in stains that are resistant to even professional teeth whitening treatments
  • Minor misalignment or crowding
  • Teeth that are misshapen, too large, or too small
  • Cracks or chips in enamel
  • Gaps between teeth

Because porcelain veneers are securely bonded to your existing teeth, you are free to eat, speak, and smile with complete comfort and confidence. Your veneers will be custom-made just for you, so they’ll look and feel entirely natural.

Schedule Your Consultation Today

If you’d like to enjoy all of the benefits of a gorgeous, healthy smile free of stains, chips, gaps, and other imperfections, contact our office in Pasadena, TX today and schedule your porcelain veneers consultation. Dr. Holmes and Dr. Revel look forward to showing you what a difference our dedication to exceptional cosmetic dentistry can make in your smile and your everyday life. Our family-friendly dental office happily serves patients from throughout Pasadena, as well as nearby communities in Channelview, South Houston, Clear Lake, La Porte, Deer Park, and more. We can’t wait to see your smile!

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