Teeth Whitening in Pasadena TX

July 24, 2015

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Most people have one thing they don’t like about their appearance: fine lines and wrinkles, freckles, frizzy hair, wide hips, big feet. People spend a significant amount of time and money every year on cosmetic treatments to correct anything from the size of their nose to the shape of their gums. Studies show that simply investing in whitening your teeth will reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, cause people to perceive you as being more attractive and healthy, and make you feel more confident about your overall appearance. If you’re not happy with your smile or you have a big event coming up, call Pasadena Family Dentistry to find out how we help keep smiles in Pasadena, TX brilliant.

Outstanding Cosmetic Dentist in Pasadena, TX

The Pasadena Family Dentistry dental practitioners are highly respected by their peers and loved by our patients. Dr. Kimber Holmes brings more than 20 years of experience to our practice, and her patience appreciate her gentle touch and calming chair side manner. Dr. Erica Revel’s warmth and enthusiasm are contagious. Our patients always enjoy their dental care with Dr. Revel, and her advanced training in cosmetic dentistry make her an ideal option for teeth whitening or any other cosmetic treatments.

Minimal Investment for Maximum Results

Many cosmetic and restorative dentistry options can be painful, expensive or time consuming. If you’re unhappy with your smile, the team at Pasadena Family Dentistry recommends trying teeth whitening to drastically impact your appearance without draining your bank account. There are many reasons to consider teeth whitening, but here are just a few:

  • Better hygiene – Patients who have their teeth whitened spend more time keeping up with oral hygiene to maintain their brighter smiles.
  • Look younger – A recent study that asked people to guess the ages of participants based on photos revealed that people with whiter teeth frequently received age guesses much lower than their actual age, and people with tooth discoloration were frequently perceived to be much older. Teeth whitening makes fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, and other facial imperfections less noticeable because people tend to focus on your smile.
  • Feel more confident – People who whiten their teeth report smiling more often, and feeling more confident when they meet new people, speak in public, or smile for photos.
  • Better first impressions – People with discolored teeth are perceived as being economically disadvantaged, unhealthy, and less attractive. You’ll leave a better first impression if you whiten your smile.

At Pasadena Family Dentistry, we offer at-home professional whitening. At-home whitening is preferable to in-office whitening treatments because patients are able to whiten their teeth gradually which reduces tooth sensitivity and appears more natural. Additionally, our custom made application trays make the most of your at home whitening. You’ll be given prescription strength whitening gel to use, and your alignment tray will fit your teeth snuggly keeping the gel on your teeth not in your mouth or on your gums. You can progressively whiten your teeth several shades in just 1 to 4 weeks. Most patients report seeing the most significant change after the first 2 weeks of use.

Call Your Favorite Dentist in Pasadena, TX

Drs. Holmes and Revel of Pasadena Family Dentistry look forward to helping you achieve all of your smile goals. If you’ve never consider teeth whitening, we encourage you to contact us to schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation to determine if teeth whitening could help you create your most beautiful smile. Our Pasadena, TX dental practice welcomes patients form nearby South Houston, La Porte, Deer Park, Channelview, Clear Lake, and beyond.

White Fillings for a Natural Smile in Pasadena, TX

March 15, 2015

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You consistently care for your teeth at home with daily brushing and flossing. And with the dental checkups that you schedule regularly every six months at Pasadena Family Dentistry in Pasadena, TX, we take very, very good care of your teeth in the office. Yet despite all of this excellent care, tooth decay can happen anyway. Fortunately, there are white fillings so when you do need a cavity repaired, you don’t have to worry about a dark spot showing in your smile.

For many years, cavities were repaired with amalgam fillings, which consisted of silver and other metals. Some patients were sensitive to the metal and, of course, no patients look forward to having their smiles tainted with metal. With white fillings, which are made of composite resins or dental porcelain, Dr. Kimber Holmes and Dr. Erica Revel can closely match the filling material to the color of your natural tooth.

Other Advantages of White Fillings

In addition to not marring your smile, white fillings offer other advantages. Although both composite and amalgam fillings require preparation of the damaged tooth, that is drilling out the decayed portion, less preparation is usually necessary with a white filling. So, less healthy tooth structure is removed when placing a composite, which is in keeping with Dr. Holmes’ and Dr. Revel’s belief in conservative dentistry. And because there is less preparation, the tooth is left more structurally sound and is less likely to weaken.

Moreover, composite resin and dental porcelain are now very strong materials, thanks to advances in manufacturing. Even if you have a cavity in one of your molars, which must withstand the pressure of hard chewing, these materials are strong and durable enough to last many years.

Schedule an Appointment Today

If you are feeling a twinge of tooth pain, then this may be a sign of decay. Call the office of Pasadena Family Dentistry to find out more about white fillings. We serve patients in Pasadena, TX, as well as the surrounding communities of South Houston, La Porte, Deer Park, Channelview, Clear Lake, and beyond.

End Tooth Pain and Prevent Tooth Loss with Root Canal Therapy in Pasadena, TX

December 13, 2014

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How long have you been tolerating tooth pain and sensitivity? If you suffer from periodic tooth aches or tooth discomfort, you may be good candidate for root canal therapy from Pasadena Family Dentistry. Root canal therapy can completely remove the infected dental pulp and nerves that are causing your tooth aches or sensitivity to hot and cold. It can also stop your tooth from decaying any further and prevent the need for tooth extraction down the road. Save your natural smile; make a root canal therapy appointment with Dr. Holmes and Dr. Revel at Pasadena Family Dentistry today. Pasadena Family Dentistry is a trusted restorative dental practice. Dr. Holmes and Dr. Revel deliver comprehensive but gentle dental care daily throughout Pasadena, TX, South Houston, La Porte, Deer Park, Channelview, Clear Lake, and the surrounding communities.

Root Canal Therapy Explained Step by Step

  • Step 1: First, Dr. Holmes will gently administer a local anesthetic to numb your tooth and the surrounding soft tissue.
  • Step 2: Next, a dental dam will be placed over your affected tooth to isolate it from the rest of your mouth.
  • Step 3: Then, Dr. Holmes will drill a small access hole through the crown of the tooth.
  • Step 4: After this, she will remove the diseased and contaminated inner tissues and disinfect the root canals and pulp chamber.
  • Step 5: Your canals will then be gently shaped, filled, and sealed with a rubber like material called gutta- percha.
  • Step 6:  Finally, your tooth will be filled and perhaps crowned to prevent future decay and damage. When your root canal therapy procedure is complete, you will no longer feel any pain or sensitivity from the affected tooth.

Pasadena TX Root Canal Therapy Appointments

Start your New Year with a healthy and pain-free smile. Schedule a root therapy appointment today, to immediately relive pain and save your natural teeth. Dr. Holmes and Dr. Revel are highly qualified restorative dentists. Pasadena Family Dentistry is the leading restorative dental practice of Pasadena, TX. Dr. Holmes and Dr. Revel proudly restore smiles daily throughout Pasadena, South Houston, La Porte, Deer Park, Channelview, Clear Lake, and nearby areas.

Implant-Retained Dentures: The Many Benefits of Dental Implants in Pasadena, TX

September 16, 2014

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Millions of patients who wear dentures cite the same recurring problems with their dental prostheses. Their dentures are uncomfortable and tend to slip or click when they eat and speak. Fortunately, there is a long-term solution that promises to more closely mimic nature’s intent: implant-retained dentures. At Pasadena Family Dentistry in Pasadena, TX, Dr. Kimber Holmes and Dr. Erica Revel offer a full range of superior restorative dentistry solutions, including custom dentures supported by dental implants.

Implant-Retained Dentures for a Stronger Smile

The decision to replace your traditional dentures with implant-retained dentures offers a wide range of benefits. In addition to offering exceptional comfort and a more natural, custom fit, implant-retained dentures look and feel more like your natural dentition than virtually any other restorative dentistry option today. The small, biocompatible dental implants gradually fuse with the bone tissue within your jaw, creating the ideal anchor for your custom-crafted overdenture. You can finally smile freely, eat confidently in public, and speak clearly without fear of a slipping denture.

An additional benefit of dental implants involves the way your jaw reacts to missing teeth. When you lose one or more teeth, the tissue that comprises your jaw begins to deteriorate immediately. Over time, this can lead to the loss of additional teeth as well as a sagging appearance in the face. The dental implants used to support your new denture effectively stimulate this bone tissue, mitigating the effects of the bone loss. You’ll love how strong, healthy, and brilliant your new smile is with the help of implant-retained dentures.

Schedule Your Consultation Today

If you currently wear dentures and you are interested in exploring the options afforded by dental implants, we invite you to contact our office in Pasadena, TX today to schedule your free consultation with our caring, experienced team. We genuinely look forward to helping you reclaim your comfort, confidence, and a beautiful smile with our restorative dentistry services. Our state-of-the-art dental practice warmly welcomes patients from Pasadena and the surrounding areas, including Clear Lake, Channelview, Deer Park, La Porte, South Houston, and more.