More than one out of four Americans over the age of sixty-five have lost all of their teeth. That’s a lot of people. With that percentage in mind, here are five things about dentures worth knowing. 1. Dentures are not the only replacement choice for missing teeth. Dental implants used alone or with a partial…
Implants
A Fresh Start After Losing A Tooth
Are you one of the many Katy men and women who has had a tooth extracted? If the tooth had been bothering you, it may have been a relief. Unless, of course, the tooth was in the front of your mouth and now the gaping hole shows every time you smile. At Crabtree Dental in…
Restore Or Replace: New Life For Your Damaged Tooth
Just as there is more than one way to skin a cat, there is more than one way to fix a tooth. If you are the lucky owner of a set of perfect teeth, you may never need any of these procedures. But you never know! Today’s post looks at restorative procedures from Crabtree Dental…
Your Smile: Cosmetic Dentistry in Katy
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Crabtree Dental, Implants, Porcelain Veneers, Smile, Teeth whitening
One of the best things about cosmetic dentistry at Crabtree Dental in Katy is interacting with our patients. During initial consultations, patients describe their short and long term dental goals, and we listen carefully. Some patients are looking for a total smile makeover. Available treatments include teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, and dental bonding. Some patients wonder if…
Trending: Dental implants replace lost teeth, restore lost function and enhance your smile
Categories: Implants
Increasingly, my patients ask about dental implants. They, like many people, have noticed this emerging trend for tooth replacement. When we talk about trends in fashion we think about something that comes and goes based on what is popular. But some trends reflect a directional change. Implants are a trend in that they are changing…
Performing All Stages of Implant Dentistry at Crabtree Dental
Categories: Dr. Crabtree, Implants
According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, “It has been estimated that 69 percent of Americans age 35 to 44 have at least one missing tooth, and one in four over the age of 74 have lost ALL their natural teeth. When I attended dental school over 30 years ago, the science of dental…
Professional Enthusiasm
This summer, I began my 32nd year practicing dentistry. At this point along a career path many people are anticipating retirement. I receive so much satisfaction caring for the needs of my patients and transforming smiles that retirement hasn’t yet appeared on my radar. The last couple of years, I have immersed myself in continuing…
