Did you know that teeth whitening is the most commonly requested cosmetic dentistry procedure? It’s easy to see why. A brilliantly white smile conveys youth, beauty, vitality, and enthusiasm. Plus, it can dramatically increase your confidence. In addition, studies show that a person’s smile is one of the things people notice first when they first
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If you have a chipped, slightly misaligned, or otherwise imperfect tooth that needs cosmetic restoration, bonding may be a good option for you. Bonding material can be added to your existing teeth to improve the overall size and shape of your teeth or to close small spaces between your teeth that you may not be
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Crowns Compared to fillings which just cover a small portion of a tooth, a crown (or cap) encases the entire visible portion of a tooth and restores the tooth back to its originally size and shape. In effect, the crown acts as the tooth’s new outer surface. A crown is necessary when a tooth is
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Amalgam fillings, also known as silver-colored fillings, are made from a combination of metals such as tin, copper, silver and mercury. This combination of metals gives amalgam its renowned strength and durability. These fillings usually last 20+ years compared to composite fillings which typically last about 5-10 years. However it is very common to see these
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When treating a cavity, the dentist will remove the decayed portion of your tooth and fill it with another material i.e. a “filling”. There are multiple options for the material to be used in the filling, the most common being composite and amalgam fillings. A composite filling is also known as a tooth colored filling,
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We do everything possible to save every one of your teeth and help you keep them for the rest of your life. We restore and save teeth that many dentists would normally extract.
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Common symptoms of bruxism include a sore jaw, headaches, and earaches. Causes vary, but they may include stress, anxiety, tension, misaligned teeth, posture, diet, sleeping habits, and other factors.
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Routine dental cleanings are important to maintaining good oral hygiene and health. Professional cleanings by a dental hygienist remove plaque and mineralized plaque called tarter that
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Dr. Magruder grew up locally in Dickinson, Texas and received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University. He went on to receive his DDS at UT Health Science Center- San Antonio. Dr. Magruder is very detail oriented and strives to provide his patients with Dentistry of the absolute highest precision and quality; dentistry that is
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