Underbites present an cosmetic issue as well as a functional cosmetic dental problem that can cause gum recession and premature wear on teeth. Most of the time patients are advised that braces for several years and surgery are the only option. This is not true. Underbites can be corrected non-surgically in one or two ways: […]
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Placing porcelain veneers will require two visits, spaced one to two weeks apart, to complete. During your first visit, Houston cosmetic dentist Dr. Ronald Konig will carefully prepare the teeth that are being fitted with veneers by contouring the enamel. After teeth have been prepared, an impression of the teeth will be made and temporary
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Cosmetic Dentistry is a broad term. Changing someones life by giving them a healthy bite, beautiful smile and more stable long term health can be acheived. This case exemplifies how proper design, care, and artistry with porcelain veneers can be utilzied to correct complex dental issues. It is Functional Cosmetic Dentistry and can be utilized
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Dr. Ronald Konig has again been selected for inclusion in America’s Best Dentists directory. The directory, created by the National Consumer Advisory Board, looks at several criteria when selecting dentists. These include: Having at least four years of experience Averaging at least three-times the amount of state-required yearly continuing education Being chosen by other healthcare
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Nearly every tube of toothpaste has on it some variation of the words “Tooth Whitening.” This claim is not necessarily false, but it is a bit misleading. Most whitening kinds of toothpaste rely on baking soda or abrasive microbeads to polish stains from tooth enamel. This effect is “whitening”, at least to an extent, though
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Cosmetic Dentistry is a wonderful tool for correcting many problems with smiles. However, to make the cosmetic dental care last, the bite (way teeth meet together) needs to be evaluated carefully. In this case, this young lady had an overbite that caused her worn down and thinned her front teeth to point where they were
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Tooth crowns, also called dental crowns, are placed over teeth that have been weakened due to trauma, infection and decay, or malformation. Sometimes called “caps,” dental crowns are often used in conjunction with other services, such as a root canal, to allow natural teeth to remain in place while reducing future damage. The tooth crowns
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A common comment that patient’s who come for porcelain veneers is that they do not want their teeth to look too big or too white. Cosmetic Dentistry is an artform and the results can be designed to achieve what a patient’s desires are. In the case above, this patient’s desires were for natural shading, a more
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A fixed dental bridge is one that has been secured in place to guard against its coming loose, slipping, or falling out. Typically, this is accomplished by placing a dental crown over the two closest and adjacent teeth to which a metal wing can be bonded. Once in place, a fixed bridge is restored with
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Many patients who have TMJ pain do not have to go through orthodontic treatment or complex surgery to correct their overbites or address their discomfort. The first step in these cases is to treat the TMJ pain. During this phase, the correct physiologic jaw position is determined comprehensively with the use of advanced technology including:
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