Everyone wants healthy, pink gums surrounding their teeth.  Some people, though, have a little too much.  When you see a full layer of gum tissue between the upper lip and the upper teeth, we often refer to it as a “gummy” smile.  There are a few different causes of gummy smiles, which means there are also a few different ways[…]

19It’s hot, y’all.  Houston summers are almost unbearable without a nice cold beverage.  Here’s what you need to know about the dangers of these common summer drinks and how you can protect your teeth from them. What’s so Bad about These Drinks? The beef we have with these awesome summer drinks is twofold: their sugar content, and their acidic pH. […]

Are you interested in straightening your teeth with Invisalign?  If so, here are some great questions to ask yourself. How Diligent Will I Be in Wearing The Aligners? Invisalign differs from traditional braces in that it puts some of the responsibility for success in the patient’s hands.  Since the aligners are removable, the patient has control over how much movement[…]

Being a parent is tough.  Not only are there a million things on your to-do list; there are a lot of things that should be on your to-do list that often get forgotten.  Then when a problem arises because you were not doing the things you should have been doing, you add another parenting burden: guilt. We see it all[…]

Did you know Invisalign is not exclusively for adults?  At Designer Smiles, we treat many teens with clear aligner therapy to create beautiful smiles. Invisalign offers some unique features that allow us to tackle the specific challenges of treating people who are not yet fully grown. The biggest challenge in treating teenagers with removable aligners is ensuring that they actually[…]