Inlays and Onlays for Stronger Woodlands Restorations

Any kind of damage to your tooth is a drag. So, isn’t it nice to know that you have a variety of repair options that are both tooth conserving and beautiful? In addition to our white fillings for smaller repairs, we also offer porcelain dental inlays and onlays to our Woodlands patients. These are a bit like a crown but smaller and are used when more than half of your tooth’s chewing surface has been damaged. They are custom made to fit your tooth and because master ceramicists make them in our trusted labs, they look completely natural in your smile. I think inlays and onlays are a great choice because they wear so well and are not forced into your tooth the way old-fashioned metal fillings were. This helps your tooth maintain its own strength and integrity for a longer lasting smile. For more information about porcelain dental inlays and onlays, call me, Dr. Shirley Cagle, at my Woodlands, Texas office at 281.681.9442 or visit www.shirleycagledds.com.

Keeping Up With Dental Cleanings and Exams in the Woodlands

 When was the last time you were in our Woodlands office for a dental cleaning and exam? Life these days is so busy it is easy to forget to take time for the basics. But dental cleanings and exams aren’t actually so basic. They are a crucial factor in keeping your mouth – and your body – healthy. Why? First, your gums and their health can have a huge impact on the rest of your body. When gums are infected, that infection can cause an inflammatory response, and that response has been shown to lead to heart attacks, strokes, cancers, Diabetic concerns, respiratory issues, joint replacement problems – the list goes on and on! Dentalcleanings and exams are also important to help diagnose oral cancer in its earliest stage and to protect your teeth by finding cavities while they are still almost invisible to the naked eye. To schedule your regular dentalcleaning and check up, call me, Dr. Shirley Cagle, at my Woodlands, Texas office at 281.681.9442 or visit www.shirleycagledds.com.