Deer Park Family Dentistry Blog

If you have an upcoming dental procedure, you may be a bit surprised if your dentist in Deer Park recently recommended antibiotic prophylaxis prior to your appointment. With the concern over overprescribing the medications an increasing concern, you may wonder as to whether they are really necessary? While you do not want to take them when they are not needed, if your dentist has advised, it is best to follow their suggestion to prevent potential complications with your procedure.
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Do you need serious dental work completed in your mouth to restore the functionality and aesthetics of your smile? When it comes to replacing teeth or any other form of extensive oral surgery, it’s important to visit a dentist that puts your health first. That’s why when it does come time for an extensive procedure to take place, Deer Park Family Dentistry believes in referring patients to trusted oral surgeons that specialize in each treatment. Then, your dentist in Deer Park pays special attention to your aesthetics and general/preventive health!

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Your child has always made you smile – from that unforgettable day when they came into your life to the moment they were accepted into Texas A&M’s engineering program, you’ve had millions of reasons to be proud. So when your new college student calls you complaining of pain in the back of their mouth, you know their wisdom teeth have come in – and that they need to make a trip back home to visit their dentist in Deer Park. In this post, the team at Deer Park Family Dentistry explains the different types of tooth extractions and what you need to know about this common dental procedure.

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When you lose one or more teeth, you lose a lot–smile aesthetics, the ability to eat and chew normally, and even jaw bone and gum tissue. Given all those oral health issues, it’s just smart to replace those missing teeth. Your dentist in Deer Park, Dr. Reeves, Peck or Tregre, offers tooth replacement options such as traditional partial dentures and inventive dental implants to bring a gapped smile back as close to what Nature intended as possible. Read the details about partial dentures and dental implants so you’re fully informed.

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Let’s be honest – you’re smile just isn’t what it used to be. All the years of wear and tear have taken a toll and there are a couple blank spots in your grin. You want to address your missing teeth, but you’re not sure if dentures would be better for you, or if a dental bridge might be the right choice. In this post, the team from Deer Park Family Dentistry, your premier dentist in Deer Park, explain the differences between these two restorative treatment options.

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According to the American College of Prosthodontists, more than 35 million Americans do not have any teeth and at least 178 million people in the U.S. are missing at least one tooth. Unfortunately, those statistics are estimated to grow in the next two decades. There’s so many different ways that you can lose a tooth, despite your age or even practicing good oral hygiene! Luckily, your dentist in Deer Park has great restorative options for you, no matter how young or old you may be. Full or partial dentures are for any patient looking to complete their smile!

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You always find yourself taking pictures with your friends and family. But, when you look at them you find yourself saying, “That’s not a good picture” or “Delete it, I don’t look good,” all because of the yellowing teeth gleaming dully back at you. It may be time to meet with a trusted cosmetic dentist in Deer Park. Deer Park Family Dentistry has three comprehensive dentists ready to help you take the first step to improve your smile. Our comprehensive team and excellent dentists offer whitening services both at home and within our office. Dr. Jane Reeves, Dr. Jason Peck, and Dr. Troy Tregre are here to turn the smile of your dreams to the smile staring back at you.

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