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New Orthodontic System: Cfast

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Many of us are not blessed with a naturally well aligned smile. You may have gaps, overlaps, twists, or otherwise crooked teeth which bother you when you look in the mirror or see pictures. Do you dream of a straighter smile? You may have already looked into a clear braces (such as Invisalign). There is a new orthodontics system available from Houston, TX, Dr. Deborah Gennero called Cfast. Just what sets Cfast apart from other orthodontic systems? Think fast.

The Social Six

One of the biggest drags about traditional orthodontics is the amount of time it takes from the moment the braces are firmly placed on your teeth to the end of the treatment. Cfast stands for Cosmetically Focused Adult Straight Teeth and it is the perfect alternative for adult patients looking to straighten their most visible teeth without a need for bite alignment. Cfast only focuses on correcting what are known as the “social six” teeth. These are the pearly whites which show when you flash your grin at others. They are the teeth that make impressions and represent the way you look when you smile.

How Does Cfast Work?

Cfast utilizes clear brackets and white wires which are affixed to the surfaces of your teeth to blend in with and appear nearly invisible. Gentle force moves your teeth into proper position comfortably. This alone is one of the biggest draws of Cfast as a new orthodontic option. Traditional braces often come at the price of pain, discomfort, and embarrassment. Most Cfast patients only need to wear the system for 4-6 months. If you have a big event coming up such as a reunion, wedding, or family reunion, you could feasibly have your teeth straightened before you go, provided you time the treatment correctly.

Cfast from Houston, TX Dentist

While Cfast can straighten your front teeth in record time, it is not appropriate for all patients. Talk to Dr. Deborah Gennero about your interest in Cfast and she can determine whether you make a good candidate. Should you need more comprehensive orthodontic treatment, Invisalign clear aligners might work for you.

Dental Bridges Complete your Smile

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Older-Couple-OutdoorsDental bridges are a way to replace one or more missing teeth with an arch which is custom-fit to your particular mouth. Two porcelain crowns are placed on the abutment teeth which are on either side of the space where teeth are missing. An artificial tooth is firmly attached in the center of the bridge. One advantage of dental bridges is that the procedure is non-surgical and non-invasive. Houston dentist, Dr. Deborah Gennero, will tell you more about replacing missing teeth in as little as two office visits with a crown and bridge.

Why Dental Bridges?

One of the main side effects of untreated tooth loss is teeth drifting. This effect of missing teeth is potentially dangerous for your oral health. Possibilities include a misaligned bite and temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). When your teeth aren’t properly aligned, it can also lead to excessive tooth wear, jaw muscle exhaustion, and teeth grinding. To avoid teeth drifting, bridgework is a common recommendation. The restorative apparatus will prevent teeth from shifting by holding abutment teeth in place and filling in the gap. Dental bridges also block excessive tooth wear by restoring chewing function.

Attaining the Right Fit

Dr. Gennero will begin your restorative dentistry procedure with a consultation to determine factors for candidacy. Other potential options for tooth replacement will be laid out for you. After determining that a dental bridge is the best option in your particular case, our dental team will begin by taking impressions of your abutment teeth. These impressions are next used to fabricate the dental crowns which will support the bridgework and artificial tooth or teeth. Once the bridgework is ready, you’re ready for your next appointment. The bridge is fitted and affixed for long term and natural looking rejuvenation to your beautiful smile.

Schedule an Appointment with Your Houston Dentist

Visit our Houston dental office for any of your dental needs, including dental bridges. To make an appointment, call (281) 578-6200. We serve patients from Clear Lake to The Woodlands, including Katy, West Houston, Sugarland, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Dental Restorations: Fillings, Inlays, Onlays, and Crowns

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May
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tooth-and-crownIf you have a chipped or broken tooth, several treatment methods are available to you. With so many different selections, choosing is often confusing. To make sure you know about your best options,  Houston dentist, Dr. Deborah Gennero, will fill you in on restorative dental options – fillings, inlays, onlays, and crowns.

Fillings

Fillings restore the structure and shape of a tooth damaged by decay. A filling is comprised of material placed within the walls of the tooth to keep it strong and block the roots off from germs. Fillings have been made of different materials throughout history, but Dr. Gennero uses a tooth-colored composite resin material. This allows the filling to blend in with your surrounding smile while also avoiding exposure to the small amount of mercury in amalgam. Fillings are perfect for smaller cavities or even chips. Cavities which are too large require significant maintenance over time. Too many patchwork fixes on a large filling can damage a tooth so much that it must be removed. (more…)

Dangers of Grinding Teeth

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BruxismDo you experience jaw pain throughout the day? Have you been noticing tightness in your jaw muscles and joints? If these symptoms sound familiar, you may suffer from teeth grinding, clinically known as bruxism. Teeth grinding is a condition in which the surfaces of your teeth grind against each other, usually while you are asleep. However, it is possible to suffer from teeth grinding during your waking hours. If you are a sleep grinder, you may not even realize that the condition afflicts you until you start to have side effects. If you’re concerned that you may grind your teeth, Houston dentist, Dr. Deborah Gennero is a consultation away.

Causes of Teeth Grinding

Teeth grinding is one of those ailments where the medical community is able to speculate cause, but there are still question marks. Possibly caused by psychological issues which you are completely unaware of, there are physical reasons for teeth grinding as well. Some behaviors or issues most likely related to teeth grinding include anxiety, stress, heavy caffeine consumption, pent up anger or emotions, malocclusion (a misaligned bite), missing teeth, or a crooked smile. (more…)

Dealing with Horrible Headaches Caused by your TMJs

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TMJ HeadachesAre you one of the millions of people in the United States suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD)? Specific causes of this chronic condition of jaw joint inflammation are sometimes difficult to pinpoint. However, there’s no denying how detrimental the symptoms are to overall quality of life. One of the most commonly reported TMJ symptoms which Houston dentist, Dr. Deborah Gennero hears about from patients is headaches. Everyone has a tension headache from time to time, usually easily remedied by a little over-the-counter pain medication. Persistent, pervasive headaches, however (such as migraines) can stop your life cold and have you unable to get out of bed. If your TMJs are to blame, treatment will need to answer to that inflammation and jaw clenching if you want headaches to cease.

Defining TMJ Disorder

Headaches which begin from TMD often mimic other types of headaches (sinus, tension, or migraines). Properly diagnosing this disorder is difficult in some cases because of the many ways that TMJ pain can radiate to other seemingly unrelated parts of your body. A TMJ headache is triggered by a number of different things such as: (more…)

Five Foods to Avoid if you Want Whiter Teeth

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Mar
2014
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Five Foods to AvoidTeeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures that Houston cosmetic dentist Dr. Deborah Gennerro performs on her patients. Of course, teeth can become yellow and dull thanks to years of smoking and the natural aging process, but certain foods and drinks directly and quickly contribute to a lackluster smile. Dr. Gennero wants to discuss the foods and drinks you should avoid to keep your smile brighter and whiter.

Five Teeth Staining Foods

1. Coffee and tea: Yes they may give you the caffeine charge you are searching for in the morning (or afternoon) but at what cost? These brown liquids will stain your teeth if you drink them daily. If you can’t live without your daily jolt from coffee or tea, consider drinking them through a straw or at least rinsing your mouth with water after drinking them.

2. Soda: If you aren’t an all-day coffee drinker, you may very well be a ‘round the clock soda sipper. Most sodas are dark or bright in color and also have acid which is unhealthy for your tooth enamel. When acid demineralizes enamel, stains will occur much more easily. (more…)

Ride the Chew-Chew Train to Better Dental Health and Weight Control

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Benefits of ChewingImagine a life without chewing. You may chew on auto-pilot, but your quality of life depends on comfortable chewing. Otherwise, how would you eat? And how frustrating would your life be with your stomach constantly rumbling? You see what we’re getting at here. Chewing should not be taken for granted. Unfortunately, you can injure your jaw in a multitude of ways, making chewing a very unpleasant experience. Accidents can happen, but Houston, TX dentist, Dr. Deborah Gennero        has an important piece of advice for a way to protect your jaw which is completely in your control: never bite off more than you can chew.

Go Easy

Try to never take a bite bigger than the size of your mouth. Otherwise, you may inadvertently damage your temporomandibular joints. Larger portions have become the norm in American culture. A five pound/12 patty burger may seem like a great way to fill your belly and nab a funny picture to post on Twitter, but keep your oral health in mind. Any food that is too large to easily fit in your mouth puts your jaw at risk. Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is a condition of chronic jaw joint inflammation. To avoid injuring your jaw make sure all of the food you eat is cut into bite sized pieces. Chew carefully, mindfully, and slowly. (more…)

Is there a Relationship Between Genetics and Dental Health?

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Genetics and Dental HealthDo you praise your genes for your greatest attributes? Do you curse genetics for parts of your appearance or personality that you’re not happy with? Genes are given much credit for who we are, and rightly so. The DNA blueprint which you can’t see with the naked eye certainly dictates many of your physical and mental propensities. What about teeth? Well, of course, the shape of teeth, the shape of your jaw, and how everything fits together might look identical to your mother, father, or grandparents. Houston  dentistDr. Deborah Gennero, will expand even further on this concept of how genetics can a predict one’s tendency towards tooth decay and gum disease.

High-Quality Saliva

“Gosh, you have beautiful saliva?” “Thank you. I get it from my uncle.” Okay, perhaps this isn’t a verbal exchange you’re likely to hear. However, saliva strength and quality are often predicted by genetics. What does this matter in terms of your dental health? Well, saliva acts as a sort of natural faucet inside your mouth, washing your teeth free of food particles and bacteria that can mix together to create plaque. Plaque (and the hardened form known as tartar) will damage tooth enamel and gums. Bacteria will always exist in your mouth, but good, strong, high-quality saliva keeps the germs swimming instead of sticking. If you have good saliva composition that helps keep your teeth cavity free, you can thank your ancestors for passing it on to you. (more…)

Fluoride Helps Supplement Good Dental Health

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FlourideFluoride has become synonymous with properly caring for your teeth. You can find the compound on the ingredient list of most toothpastes and mouthwashes. Children who don’t seem to get enough fluoride are sometimes prescribed supplemental tablets and fluoride treatments. Fluoride works to strengthen tooth enamel topically while also creating a slick and slippery surface on teeth so bacteria cannot stick.  Fluoride is offered to our youngest patients by Houston children’s dentistDr. Deborah Gennero.

Fluoride All Around Us

Fluoride is derived from fluorine, a mineral element that is found in small amounts in air, water, and even some foods. Because it has a natural source, fluoride is considered to be safe as an additive in toothpastes and mouthwashes. Water-fluoridation is even common in many American neighborhoods. The systems are checked on a daily basis to ensure safe levels of fluoride in our drinking water. The American Dental Hygienists’ Association notes that adding fluoride to water in the United States has reduced tooth decay by up to 60% since World War II. (more…)

Dental Bonding Covers Up Flaws with Ease and Simplicity

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Feb
2014
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Dental BondingCosmetic dental procedures are multi-faceted to suit the varying needs of patients. Chipped, misshapen, crooked, or discolored teeth aren’t a life sentence. You can make changes whenever you want with the help of Houston cosmetic dentist, Dr. Deborah Gennero. If you cringe when you see pictures of yourself, or don’t even like looking at your teeth in the mirror when you’re alone, this is no way to live. Smile confidence is an important element of a high quality of life. One of the simplest possibilities is a treatment called dental bonding. A fairly simple and non-invasive treatment, small flaws on teeth are easily covered up with bonding material (composite resin).

Versatile Composite Resin

Tooth-colored composite resin is the material used to fill cavities in front teeth. We also use it for dental bonding. Incredibly versatile, cosmetic bonding covers up imperfections with both aesthetics and strength. The material undergoes a chemical reaction which allows the resin to literally (more…)

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