Artful Dental Bonding for a Gorgeous Woodlands Smile

Do you have some minor chips or cracks in your teeth? Are your teeth discolored or stained and can’t be whitened effectively? Do you have cavities at your gum line?  I have found that when dental bonding is done properly, it can be a great solution for repairing and covering all kinds of cosmetic and restorative issues.  I have even used it to effectively close gaps and lengthen short teeth for folks who don’t want porcelain veneers. Best of all, it can be completed in one office visit so you don’t have to wait for a laboratory to create your restoration.

The secret to beautiful and strong cosmetic dental bonding is in the new bonding materials and techniques. The newest resins are stronger and more stain resistant, and while they won’t resist stains and breakage as well as porcelain, these resins are pretty impressive.

I also use layering and shading techniques to make a much more translucent and naturally shaded tooth surface. To me, it is an artistic process, similar to sculpting, and I really enjoy the challenge of mimicking nature. I am a perfectionist so I don’t quit until it looks just right. Most patients tell me that they have a hard time distinguishing the teeth I have bonded from the surrounding natural teeth!

For more information about the benefits of dental bonding visit my website www.shirleycagledds.com or give me, Dr. Shirley Cagle, a call at 281.681.9442.

Repairing, Correcting and Strengthening Woodland’s Smiles With Porcelain Dental Crowns

So many patients come to me with old metal fillings under which their teeth are simply decaying or crumbing away. The very fillings that were supposed to repair and protect their teeth have caused them to crack and break, or have shifted and allowed bacteria to enter and cause further damage. I usually recommend that these teeth be repaired and restored with a porcelain crown.

Porcelain crowns make such great restorations because they cover the entire tooth with an attractive and strong ceramic material that not only looks and feels like a natural tooth, it also seals and strengthens your tooth, blocking harmful bacteria. A crown can even save and hold together a cracked tooth and protect your tooth after a root canal.

Most of the crowns I place are made of pure porcelain so there is no unnaturally dark line at your gums. This porcelain material is also created with natural layers and translucency to mimic a tooth’s natural appearance. I just don’t think you need to have a restoration that makes you look older or less appealing – all my restorations are made to look beautiful as well as support your teeth.

If your teeth hurt or you notice that they are looking dark under your old filling, please come see me. If you would like more information about porcelain dental crowns, call me at 281.681.9442 or visit my website, www.shirleycagledds.com.

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.