General Dentistry

Everything You Need to Know About Sedation Dentistry  

If the idea of visiting the dentist puts a pang of fear in your stomach, you aren’t alone; it is estimated that almost 75% of adults in the United States experience some degree of fear associated with undergoing dental procedures, with about 10% of those people experiencing a strong enough fear that they are said to suffer from a dental phobia. Thankfully, though, there is a solution for those who find visiting the dentist to be a panic-inducing idea – sedation dentistry. In this article, we’ll cover what sedation dentistry entails, the various types of sedation dentistry that are

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Dental Implant

What Can Be Done About Loose Dentures?

While dentures are a wonderful blessing for those who have lost their teeth due to disease or intentional extraction, no one wants the experience of having loose dentures. Unfortunately, this problem is quite common and one we run into often at our practice. Not only are loose dentures particularly uncomfortable, but the issue can also be embarrassing and unsettling as well. Loose dentures make it difficult to eat, talk, and smile and laugh with ease. Furthermore, there are certain oral health risks associated with chronically loose dentures. The good news, when it comes to fixing loose or broken dentures,

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Dentures

How To Fix Broken Dentures?

Your dentures’ condition is just as important as that of your natural teeth. Wearing dentures that don’t fit properly or are broken can cause serious health problems. For this reason, you should develop a plan for dealing with damaged dentures. Regular dental checkups are your best defense against dental problems, especially when you wear dentures. The following tips can help you avoid damaging your dentures and repair them if such damage occurs. Types of Damage to Dentures Repairing false teeth isn’t as hard as it seems, and you can easily perform any of these procedures at home. Poor handling

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Dental Crowns
Cosmetic Dentistry

What Are Dental Crowns?

What Are Dental Crowns? Dentists refer to the surface of a tooth covered by enamel as a crown. If the surface of your tooth fractures, chips, or breaks due to an accident or dental disease, your dentist will need to place a crown over it to save the tooth and prevent it from sustaining further damage. A dental crown fits over your damaged tooth to restore the appearance, function, and shape. One of the goals of placing a dental crown is for the treated tooth to look and function like the rest of the teeth. The most common materials

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Dental Implants Safty
Dental Implant

Are Dental Implants Safe

If you are considering dental implants, most likely you are asking yourself, “Are Dental Implants Safe?” Having dental implants installed can improve both your speech and your self-esteem. A significant number of people are missing at least a tooth, and others are toothless. If you fall in either category, it may be time to consider having dental implants since they are the best alternative to replacing a lost tooth. Implants that function and look like natural teeth have a higher success rate. But are dental implants safe? Well, the surgery has certain risks associated with it, but it also

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clean dentures
General Dentistry

What is the best way to clean dentures?

Looking for the best way to clean dentures? Most people think that after getting dentures, you will never worry about denture care; however, that is not true. Dentures have the capability of harboring microorganisms which lead to their destruction. Dentures can also get stained and appear dingy if not taken care of. To have good-looking dentures, you will need to commit to cleaning them. Here we will focus on how to take care of dentures and the risks of not cleaning them perfectly. See Also cost of Dentures in Houston, TX. What Is the Best Way to Clean Your

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invisalign vs braces
Orthodontics

Invisalign Vs. Braces – Braces or Invisalign for Adults?

Once you decide to straighten your teeth, you are most likely thinking should I get braces or Invisalign? There are numerous considerations you may or may not be aware of such as how long does Invisalign take compared to braces, are braces better than Invisalign, does Invisalign work faster than braces and which is more expensive braces or Invisalign. You may also be wondering what is the best treatment to align teeth, Invisalign vs braces cost and about Invisalign vs braces reviews. At Voss Dental in Houston Texas, we are here to ensure you receive the answers you need.

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Subperiosteal Implant
Dental Implant

What Is A Subperiosteal Implant?

Have you heard about Subperiosteal Implant? Subperiosteal implants can be substituted for the function of the jawbone for some dental procedures. They’re often used for those who want or need dental implants but have an inadequate amount of bone to support an endosteal post. Rather than being installed directly into the jawbone like endosteal implants, a subperiosteal implant uses a metal frame that’s placed between the jawbone and the gum but underneath the periosteum. The periosteum is the thin layer of tissue between the gum and the jawbone. The subperiosteal implant is placed on top of the bone but

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veneers vs. dentures
Cosmetic Dentistry

Veneers vs. Dentures Treatment Process, Pros and Cons

If you are reading this article, most likely you have are wondering about Veneers vs. dentures. What would be the first thing you notice when someone approaches you? It should be their physical appearance, right? When people approach us, they first see our facial features. Our smiles play a significant role in people’s first impressions of us. Most, if not all, individuals wish to have the perfect dental appearance. We all dream of having snow-white teeth, such as those of the celebrities that we admire and adore. However, more than 60% of the world’s population have what we would

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flipper tooth
Dental Implant

What is a Flipper Tooth?

If you are missing teeth, you probably have a lot of questions such as what is a flipper tooth, how does a flipper tooth work, can you eat with a flipper tooth and the difference between flippers. Voss Dental in Houston offers numerous options including flipper denture, front tooth flipper, single tooth flipper, partial dentures and partial dentures for front teeth. A flipper tooth or removable partial dentures fills in undesirable gaps in your smile. Your flipper tooth is essentially a removable retainer sitting on your lower jaw or the roof of your mouth with prosthetic teeth attached. When

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