Full sedation dentistry helps patients feel relaxed and comfortable during dental procedures, including fillings, extractions, and cosmetic treatments. At Edge Dental Houston, Dr. Lai evaluates each patient’s medical history and dental needs to determine the most appropriate sedation option, ensuring safety, comfort, and effective treatment for adults and children alike. What Is Sedation Dentistry? Sedation…
DetailsTreatment of Gum Disease in Adults Gum disease can happen if you do not have a good oral hygiene routine at home or do not visit the dentist regularly. Your dentist can find decay and gum disease in the early stages during your routine exams. Take the time to get two basic exams and cleanings…
DetailsPrepare for Recovery Time for Multiple Tooth Extractions Talk to your dentist about multiple tooth extraction recovery times before you schedule your procedure. If you have an emergency situation, you may not have much time to prepare, however. Take the day off of work or school so you can relax after the extractions. It can…
DetailsInvisible fixed braces allow adults to straighten crooked teeth and correct bite issues using discreet orthodontic options such as clear or ceramic braces. At Edge Dental Houston, Dr. Lai evaluates each patient’s dental alignment, bite, and oral health during a comprehensive exam to determine whether clear braces, aligners, or traditional orthodontic treatment may be appropriate.…
DetailsClear aligner treatment is a discreet orthodontic option that gradually straightens teeth using removable, transparent trays. At Edge Dental Houston, Dr. Lai evaluates each patient’s dental health, alignment, and bite to create a personalized treatment plan that addresses gaps, crowding, and minor overbites while maintaining optimal oral hygiene. Understanding Clear Aligner Treatment Clear aligners are…
DetailsOne of the most common reasons why we visit the dentist is to have a dental implant. When the reconstruction of a piece is not possible and its extraction is necessary, or when we have directly lost one or several dental pieces, implants are a safe and durable solution to replace our original parts.…
DetailsPorcelain dental veneers are thin ceramic coverings placed over the front surface of teeth to improve appearance, color, shape, and alignment. At Edge Dental Houston, Dr. Lai evaluates each patient’s oral health and creates a personalized treatment plan, ensuring veneers enhance your smile safely while maintaining long-term dental integrity for patients in Montrose, Memorial City,…
DetailsLosing a tooth can be uncomfortable and even affect self-image, but it is a problem that has a solution. Surgery for the installation of dental implants is an ideal solution today and is a surgical procedure that, in most cases, is performed under local anesthesia and on an outpatient basis. Are you afraid of dental…
DetailsPorcelain veneers are a method of dental aesthetics that adheres to a piece of this material on the tooth to recompose it or give it a new shape. They serve to restore the functionality and brilliance of the pieces. They can also act on injuries or fractures. Cosmetic Porcelain Veneers have a very positive effect…
DetailsWith the passage of time and age, a tooth loses brightness, translucency and darkens. Teeth whitening allows this process to be reversed greatly. This is one of the most common dental treatments in the country, which allows improving the color of the teeth, being able to reduce its original color tone. It is a…
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