Healthier Smiles in Woodlands Texas With Periodontal Treatments for Both Gums and Body

Your gums might seems small and insignificant but if they become infected, the infection could make you very sick! Gum disease has been linked to heart attacks, strokes, diabetic concerns, pregnancy complications, joint replacement issues, immune system disorders, obesity and even cancer. It’s clear that diagnosing and treating periodontal disease early is crucial for continued health. I encourage at least twice-yearly check-ups to measure gum pockets and check for infection. Regular cleanings are also tremendously important especially if you  smoke, have diabetes, suffer from stress, clench or grind your teeth, take certain medications or suffer from poor nutrition. If we do discover signs of gum disease, we can treat you with our gentle and  effective periodontal protocol. For more information, call me, Dr. Shirley Cagle, at 281.681.9442 or visit my website, www.shirleycagledds.com.

White Teeth for a Confident Smile

You have a job interview coming up and you want to feel a little more confident. You are getting married this summer and you want your smile to shine in all your photographs. Your high school reunion is scheduled and you want to show all those jocks that used to ignore you exactly what they missed. Whatever your reason for wanting a whiter smile – even just a mid-week pick-me-up– you can have it quickly, easily and comfortably with Zoom2 in office tooth whitening. In about an hour, your teeth can be up to nine shades whiter than when you came into the office. Talk about instant gratification! For more information about one-visit Zoom2 tooth whitening, call me, Dr. Shirley Cagle, at 281.681.9442 or visit my website, www.shirleycagledds.com.

Whiter Teeth without Sensitivity

Whiter teeth. You want them...but you don’t want the sensitivity that usually accompanies a professional whitening. That is exactly why I am offering my Woodlands’ patients the newest Zoom whitening system – zoom2. Its not only dramatically whitens your teeth, the unique formula actually reduces sensitivity. It has, in fact, been shown to produce approximately 73 percent less sensitivity that the original zoom! Many patients never experience any sensitivity at all. But you do have to be careful about who applies your zoom treatments. If your gums are not properly protected, you could experience burns and other pain. Choose wisely – choose a trained cosmetic dentist!  For more information about my new and improved Zoom tooth whitening, call me, Dr. Shirley Cagle, at 281.681.9442 or visit my website, www.shirleycagledds.com.

Dental Inlays and Onlays – a Healthier, Woodlands Alternative to Metal Fillings

Are you planning to get pregnant? One preparation you may not have considered is taking care of your oral health. First, have your gums checked for periodontal disease, which can lead to systemic problems including early delivery and low birth-weight babies. The other thing to have checked is whether your metal fillings are stable. While I won’t pressure anyone to have his or her metal fillings replaced, I will suggest that all future filling be metal free. Why? The FDA recently responded to pressure from health advocacy groups and admitted that dental amalgams containing Mercury can have toxic effects on developing infants and children and that pregnant women should avoid them. Find out more about your options in the Woodlands by calling me, Dr. Shirley Cagle, at 281.681.9442. 

Dental Inlays and Onlays – a Healthier, Woodlands Alternative to Metal Fillings

So many people have never heard of dental inlays and onlays, much less experienced their comfort and beauty. Inlays and onlays are one of my favorite restoration options because they are so conservative, strong and beautiful. They contain no unhealthy metals and they are placed on the tooth instead of pressed into it. I use them for cavity repair, to fix a damaged tooth and to strengthen weak or breaking teeth. And when people come to me to replace their metal fillings, inlays and onlays are often my replacement of choice because they look and feel surprisingly natural. In fact, they blend with your natural tooth so well, some people forget which tooth they were placed in! For more information about inlays and onlays in the Woodlands, call me, Dr. Shirley Cagle, at 281.681.9442. 

Relieving the Pain of TMJ Disorder in Woodlands Texas

Many people grind their teeth at night and never know it. They wake up with sore and sensitive teeth and maybe even constant headaches, but can’t figure out why. Because tooth grinding usually occurs when you are in your deepest sleep this grinding and clenching can go undiagnosed until your teeth are  severely damaged. They crack, chip, wear down and even the enamel at your gumline can break off, leaving nerves exposed.  That is why it is important to ask your dentist to evaluate you for both TMJ and Bruxism on a regular basis. It can save your teeth! For more information about tooth grinding , TMJ disorder or any dental question, give me, Dr. Shirley Cagle, a call at 281.681.9442 or visit my website, www.shirleycagledds.com.