There is a dental treatment gaining in popularity known as “all on 4”.  You may see it on dental practice advertisements or hear about it on the radio.  The name derives from the fact that this specific dental treatment replaces “all” of the teeth “on 4” dental implants.  In this week’s blog, we’ll answer the questions people frequently ask Google[…]

Most people know that it is pretty easy to find a dentist who can perform Invisalign treatment to straighten your teeth.  What most people do not know is that all Invisalign is not created equally.  This blog will debunk two myths surrounding Invisalign today. Myth #1: All Invisalign treatment is the same, no matter which dentist you see. Myth #2:[…]

Our patients at Designer Smiles know that we are committed to staying on the cutting edge of dentistry.  Our office is full of advanced dental technology, and our doctors spend countless hours in continuing education.  The goal of these strivings is to make dental care more efficient, safer, more predictable, and more comfortable. We do not just try to do[…]

You may hear some of these terms from any of our team members at Designer Smiles and wonder what it is we are talking about. 3D imaging 3D scan 3D x-ray CBCT Cone Beam These terms all refer to the same thing: a three-dimensional x-ray called Cone Beam Computed Tomography. This advanced dental imaging technology has revolutionized dentistry in so[…]

Do you hate taking dental impressions? Do you gag easily? Does the idea of a mouth full of impression material (a.k.a. goo, clay, putty, gobbledy-gook) make your heart race? You are not alone! You wouldn’t believe the number of patients who tell us they absolutely hate having dental impressions taken. It can be uncomfortable for people with strong gag reflexes,[…]

What is a Dental Implant? Dental implants have been used predictably and successfully to replace missing teeth for decades. An implant is considered the best way to restore a missing tooth because it most closely resembles a natural tooth. It has a root form in the jawbone (simply called the implant or implant body), an abutment that projects out of[…]

Dr. Ann has been restoring missing teeth with dental implants for over 11 years, and she believes that the key to excellence is continual advancement based on resolute learning. Any long-term patient of Designer Smiles knows that Dr. Ann and Dr. Lauren both attend far more hours of continuing education than is required by their licensure. This past weekend, Dr.[…]

This year, the Academy of American Implant Dentistry (AAID) is holding the 65th Annual Implant Dentistry Education Conference at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans on October 26-29th. Committed to continuing education for the benefit of her patients, Dr. Ann Haggard is looking forward to attending this conference to learn about the latest developments in dental implant strategies and technology.[…]

Dr. Ann Haggard and Dr. Marcus Haggard of Designer Smiles recently acquired the innovative T-Scan^® device to improve dental occlusion evaluations and facilitate subsequent treatment. Houston, TX — Whether performing a diagnostic oral evaluation or a complex restorative procedure, Ann Haggard, DDS and Marcus Haggard, DDS are devoted to providing patients with an exceptional level of care at Designer Smiles,[…]

Have you ever heard a dentist use the word “occlusion,” but you weren’t quite sure what it meant? In the dental field, occlusion refers to the position of your teeth when your jaw is closed, or more simply, your bite. Unknown to many, the alignment of your bite contributes greatly to your oral health, as well as your overall wellbeing.[…]