How can I make an appointment at Houston Dental Implant & Cosmetic Center?

Please feel free to call us at (713) 664-1661, email us at info@bellaireimplants.com, visit us during office hours, or fill out one of our online forms. We will ask you for your first and last name, email address and telephone number.

What hours are you open?

We are open from 9 am – 4 pm Monday through Thursday and 8 am-12 pm on Friday.

How long will my first appointment take?

Your first appointment will be booked for one hour.

How will I book my next appointment?

After your first appointment you will sit down with a personal concierge who will help you book your next appointment, as well as answer any questions that you might have.

Do you have payment plans?

We offer various payment options and work with institutions to help you afford the smile of your dreams. After your second appointment you will again sit down with our concierge who will walk you through all of your options and guide you through the most affordable path.

Do you attend dental emergencies?

Yes – we can offer you advice over the phone or via a virtual consultation. If the matter is serious enough we will ask you to come into our clinic during business hours. In most cases we will be able to book you an appointment in just a few hours, or up to 24 hours depending on the emergency.

Will my new smile look fake?

Absolutely not. At Houston Dental Implant & Cosmetic Center we use sophisticated technology and the concept of “Natural Restorations” to create beautiful, natural-looking teeth that complement the look of your face and mimic the textures and shapes seen in real teeth.

Can I see how the cosmetic treatment will change my smile before I start treatment?

Yes! We are a certified Digital Smile Design Clinic which means that not only can you preview your smile through our software, you can actually even try it on through our Test Drive Your Smile initiative in our office.

A veneer is a very thin sheet of porcelain that is bonded to the front of your tooth to improve the appearance of your smile by altering the shape, color, length and texture of your natural teeth. The tooth and the veneer become one and can last indefinitely as long as they are taken care of properly.

What is a Smile Makeover?

A Smile Makeover combines various dental treatments of your choice to improve the overall look and appearance of your smile. We can use various techniques to target specific areas of your smile that you are looking to improve. Some of these treatments include straightening your teeth, whitening, porcelain veneers, single tooth implants, multi tooth implants, and white fillings as well as shape adjustments through DSD Lite Dentistry.

Will having a Smile Makeover harm my own natural teeth?

We truly believe in and practice conservative dentistry. This means that we will do everything possible to be as minimally invasive as we can and preserve as much of your natural teeth as possible.

What is Digital Smile Design?

Digital Smile Design is an innovative concept and way of doing dentistry that makes results even better for our patients. With Digital Smile Design, we use advanced dental technology to precisely plan all of our treatments and even show you a preview of your results before treatment begins.

How can I replace a missing tooth?

With one of our dental implants. An implant consists of two parts: the small titanium post which is inserted into your jaw and the crown, which is the tooth part that is attached to the top and shows. Dental implants can be used to replace one missing tooth or multiple and have a variety of benefits.

Will dental implants look fake?

Absolutely not. We design your dental implants and soft tissue using Digital Smile Design in tandem with digital software to create the most natural-looking crowns, bridges and rows of multiple teeth.

Will dental implants damage my natural teeth?

The dental implant will sit next to your natural teeth. It is not attached to nor will it cause any damage to neighboring teeth.

Are dental implants a permanent solution?

Dental implants have an excellent rate of long-term success. That being said, it is critical that you take very good care of the implant once it is fitted by maintaining excellent oral hygiene and attending all scheduled, regular appointments with your dentist.

Is it too late to replace my missing teeth?

It is never too late and you are never too old to get dental implants. If you have left your missing tooth for a long time there may be more treatments required before fitting a tooth, but we will walk through those options together.

No, it will not. We use local and IV anesthesia to numb the part of your mouth that we will be working on. Thanks to our use of guided surgery the procedure is fast and accurate as well as minimally invasive.

What are the Causes of Hypodontia or Missing Teeth?

What is Hypodontia?

Hypodontia is a dental condition where individuals are born without one to six teeth, not including wisdom teeth. This occurs because these teeth never develop.

Hypodontia can affect both primary (baby) teeth and permanent (adult) teeth. The teeth that are most commonly missing are the upper lateral incisors, upper second premolars, and lower second premolars.

This condition can cause problems with eating, speaking, and the alignment of other teeth. It can also affect the development of the jawbone.

Treatment options for hypodontia include braces, dentures, dental implants, and bridges. The specific treatment will depend on the number of missing teeth and their location.

Types of Hypodontia

Hypodontia has several forms, ranging from missing a single tooth to missing all teeth:

Congenitally Missing Teeth (CMT)
This is the most common type of hypodontia. Babies are born without certain primary (baby) teeth because they never formed.

Tooth Agenesis
This term describes the absence of one or more teeth. It’s a general term that covers any situation where teeth fail to develop properly. A tooth simply doesn’t appear because it was never there.

Oligodontia
In this more severe form of hypodontia, a person is missing six or more teeth, not counting the wisdom teeth (third molars). Several teeth fail to develop.

Anodontia
This is the rarest and most extreme form of hypodontia. In this case, no teeth develop, and the individual is completely without teeth.

5 Common Causes of Hypodontia

There are a number of reasons behind hypodontia, including:

Genetic Factors
Heredity often plays a huge role. Yes, if your family members have missing teeth, you have a higher chance of also having hypodontia. Genes passed down from parents to children can affect tooth development.

Medical Conditions
There are certain health conditions, such as ectodermal dysplasia, can cause missing teeth. These conditions disrupt normal development and sometimes affect tooth formation.

Environmental Factors
Factors in the womb might as well interfere with a baby’s developing teeth during pregnancy. For example, infections or exposure to certain drugs can disrupt tooth formation.

Trauma
Injuries, especially during childhood, can damage developing teeth and prevent them from forming correctly or at all.

Dental Issues
Problems like tumors or cysts in the jaw can interfere with tooth development. Also, if baby teeth stay in place for too long, they can sometimes prevent permanent teeth from erupting.

Final Word

Hypodontia can happen because of genes, how your teeth grow, health problems, or habits.

If you or your child has missing teeth, it’s a good idea to visit a dental professional for a thorough check-up. This evaluation can help identify the reason behind the missing teeth and guide you toward the best treatment options.

At Houston Dental Implant & Cosmetic Center, we specialize in providing these evaluations and discussing possible treatments tailored to your needs. Call us at (713) 664-1661 to book an appointment and learn more about how we can help restore your smile.

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