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Many people today are looking for dental care that supports their safety and health. Biological dentistry is a great option for those who want to avoid harmful chemicals, reduce their exposure to toxins, and take a whole-body approach to wellness.

Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. It has the power to create lasting impressions, boost confidence, and improve your quality of life.

Dental veneers are thin, custom-made shells designed to cover the front surface of your teeth. Made from high-quality porcelain or composite resin, veneers mimic the appearance of natural teeth, offering a seamless blend with the rest of your smile.

When considering cosmetic dentistry to enhance your smile, it's essential to be well-informed. Whether you're interested in teeth whitening, veneers, or a complete smile makeover, asking the right questions can help you make confident decisions.

In the realm of cosmetic dentistry, advancements continue to offer patients more effective and aesthetically pleasing solutions. One such innovation is zirconia dental implants.

A radiant smile can significantly boost your confidence and leave a lasting impression. However, for those with a "gummy smile," where an excessive amount of gum tissue is visible, this can be a source of self-consciousness.

Continued research highly supports that periodontitis (gum disease) — a constant, low-grade inflammation and infection of the gums — increases the risk of ischemic stroke (the most common type) as well as dementia due, in part to the chronic inflammation in the gums.

Maintaining healthy teeth and gums is not only important for oral health but can also have an impact on overall health, including brain health.

Dentophobia is exactly what it reads — fear of dentists. If you have it, you’re not alone. In fact, National Library of Medicine states that at least “36% of the population” have anxiety or fear when it comes to seeing the dentist with a “further 12% suffering from extreme dental fear” in which they never visit a dentist even for cleanings. Find out how The Houston Dentists can help you overcome your dental anxiety.

With the holidays revving up and more people coming together this year, you’ll want to be sure your breath isn’t a party faux pas. Besides avoiding garlic and onions at the get-together, follow the below tips to tackle bad breath. We do have a caveat, however. That being some bad breath won’t be helped by any of these remedies because there’s a graver underlying issue involved and that, dear friends and patients, is something you should not ignore and need to make an appointment to come see us.

The hit Netflix series Stranger Things may have rekindled the derogatory term “mouth breather” that’s been in and out of use since 1915, but what you might not know is there’s a lot of science around mouth breathing and none of it has to do with intelligence. It does, however, have a lot to do with a person’s oral and overall health.

The resounding answer is yes, smiling affects your health. And it does so in a multitude of positive ways. No wonder many quotes and poems about smiling exist from across the ages. Below we’ve listed a few ways a smile is good medicine. Turns out our motto, we change lives, not just smiles is truer than ever.

Have you ever had to travel to different places to have a procedure done? Even a simple visit to the doctor might wind up entailing visits to various specialists in different locations. It can be frustrating, to say the least.

Brushing, flossing, and visiting your dentist for cleanings twice per year is imperative to not only your oral health but your body’s overall health.

Finding a trusted source for your cosmetic dentistry is important. But how or where do you start? If you want more than teeth whitening, you’ll want to know this information (although it’s still a good idea to find out some of this). With cosmetic dentistry being a service The Houston Dentists has offered for more than 30 years, we can help answer all of your questions.

While the main reason behind cosmetic dentistry remains steady (smile makeovers), every few years or so the type of cosmetic procedure requested from patients changes. A lot of that has to do with how the economy is faring. For example, when stimulus checks were plenty we saw an influx of people wanting to splurge a little on themselves. And we had many patients requesting veneer treatments (which are Dr. Frazar’s favorite type of cosmetic dentistry). Currently, more patients are requesting tooth whitening and/or orthodontics with clear aligners.

One of the largest and most comprehensive studies to date has determined that gum disease increases one’s risk of developing cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases as well as mental health issues.

You’ve heard that veneers can give you the flawless smile you’ve always wanted. But the reduction of your natural teeth necessary to place conventional veneers has kept you from investing in this cosmetic procedure. Now you can have the best of both worlds through “prepless” veneers, such as Lumineers, which don’t require shaving the teeth.

When your dentist asks you to open and close your mouth, she’s not just looking to see if your bite is correct, she’s also determining if your jaw hinges open and closes properly.

Dentists are considered the first line of defense when it comes to obstructive sleep apnea as, during our routine dental examinations, we can recognize a small upper airway and other signs of OSA such as tooth grinding and redness in the throat. Your overall health is important to us and is one reason we list sleep apnea treatment as one of the services we offer.

If you or a loved one is missing one or more teeth or have broken or decayed teeth that are beyond repair, please keep reading to find out why The Houston Dentists believes dental implants are the best plan to replace that tooth (or teeth). The dental implant technique is not new; it has been successfully used for more than 50 years with dental patients who are suitable to receive them. And, with proper care, implants can last a lifetime, unlike other procedures.

No matter how hard you try to avoid it, the temptation to indulge in sweets, treats, and an extra helping (or two) is everywhere during the holiday season. And it’s okay to give into that temptation — in moderation. Team members have already started bringing in decadent snacks to share at The Houston Dentists so we know how easy it is to indulge and how hard it is to resist.

The Houston Dentists is here to remind you now is the time to start any type of treatment you want to create a whiter, brighter smile for the holidays. You might not have seen many or any family or friends during last year’s pandemic holiday season, so you’ll want to look your best for the upcoming one, and that should include a dazzling smile.

An oral fibroma affects approximately 1-2% of the population, and occurs in both adult men and women.Oral fibromas are sometimes referred to as traumatic fibromas. The term “traumatic fibroma” refers to when a person repeatedly bites or irritates the affected area. When this consistently happens, the oral fibromas gets bigger and more troublesome every time.

Next to tooth decay, gum disease (periodontitis) is one of the most common global diseases. Early-onset periodontitis, often called the silent disease, is normally quite treatable. However, with its mild symptoms and slow progression, it is hard to detect without regular dental checkups. If it continues undiagnosed, periodontitis can lead to tooth loss and a host of other problems, and it can easily cost thousands of dollars to treat. It is also associated with other health issues, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The main causes of this disease are poor oral hygiene and tobacco use.

Supporting the community we’re in is not something we talk a lot about but we do and have done––in various ways––for more than 30 years. It’s important to us to give back when we can to help others––sometimes it’s people we know and sometimes it’s people we may not know (yet). Either way, each year we’re helping people who are right here in Bellaire and our surrounding communities.

At The Houston Dentists, we pride ourselves on keeping up with new trends in dentistry and discerning which ones are credible and merit more in-depth research to potentially bring to our practice. One of those is the Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST) that we’ve now been performing for more than five years. We recommend it to our patients who have receding gums (gingival recession). In our opinion, it’s better than the traditional connective tissue graft (or gum grafting) which should only be performed as a last result or for the few times when PST will not work. What makes PST better?

When veneers undergo wear and tear, this means that they become dull in color, or that your underlying tooth (your natural tooth that your veneer is placed on) can become darkened or discolored over time (meaning that your veneers might turn yellow or brown).

Are you interested in getting dental veneers for a brand new smile, but you are concerned about how long the procedure is? More specifically, are you concerned about the recovery time with the porcelain veneers procedure?

Dr. Kathy Frazar is a passionate and highly skilled dentist with over three decades of experience. A graduate of the University of Texas Dental Branch, she's dedicated to providing exceptional cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Dr. Frazar's commitment to continuing education and advanced techniques has earned her numerous accolades, including recognition as a "Top Dentist" in Texas Monthly.