For the general population, April is a time for spring-cleaning, gardening, and Easter egg hunts.  For dentists, it is time to turn our focus to a not-so-fun subject: Oral Cancer.  At Designer Smiles, we remember oral cancer year-round, but in April, we emphasize raising awareness. What is Oral Cancer? Oral cancer is a classification of cancers found in the oral[…]

The Importance of a Smile With a name like Designer Smiles, we hope it is obvious that we love creating beautiful smiles!  We believe wholeheartedly that there is little in life more rewarding than giving another person the ability to smile with confidence.  For that person, it is literally life changing.  A warm, engaging smile improves self-esteem, generates positive social[…]

At Designer Smiles, we are committed to providing our patients with the newest dental technology and the highest standard of care.  This means when a new development enables us to gather more detailed information in a safe, efficient way, we jump at the chance! The CariVu is an exciting new way for Dr. Ann and Dr. Lauren to gather more[…]

The idea of spring-cleaning appeals to all of us.  Spring is a time when things are renewed and refreshed.  It feels good to get rid of things you do not need.  It feels even better to clean up the things you do need. As we anticipate the arrival of spring, we want to apply the idea of spring-cleaning to your[…]

Spring is the season for fresh starts!  Temperatures are rising.  Grass is growing.  Flowers are blooming.  The sunshine and longer days inspire many people to get outside and get healthy. This spring, we want you to take advantage of the changing seasons by getting a fresh start with your teeth.  Invisalign^® is a new beginning for people with crooked teeth![…]

This is one of our favorite times of the year: the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo!  From great concerts to exciting competitions to crazy food, the HLSR has it all.  This fun blog will highlight facets of the rodeo that pertain to teeth. Livestock Teeth Animal teeth share some similarities with human teeth.  Both horses and cows have a[…]

There are countless teeth whitening fads trending on social media these days.  From over-the-counter teeth whitening gels to do-it-yourself home recipes to USB-cord gadgets, it can be a little mind-boggling. Perhaps one of the most popular trends is charcoal.  That’s right: charcoal.  There are charcoal toothpastes, charcoal tooth powders, and make-your-own charcoal toothpaste with activated charcoal capsules and water. The[…]

At Designer Smiles, we offer dental care for the whole family  and our patients who are parents regularly ask us questions like, “What kind of snacks can I give my kids that are okay for their teeth?”  There are many things parents can do at home to help their children maintain healthy teeth. The two most important ways parents affect their[…]

Why Is An Increase in Cavities Surprising? At Designer Smiles, our doctors are noticing a surprising increase in cavities among children and young adults.  It is surprising because at this point in history, we have better cavity-fighting weapons than ever before.  We have fluoride in our community water supplies.  We have prescription strength mouthrinses now available over-the-counter.  Dentists have better[…]

In this last blog in our series about New Year’s Resolutions, we will discuss how you can finally achieve the smile you have always dreamed of. Even with ideal oral hygiene, teeth whitening and Invisalign straightening, some smiles still do not meet their wearer’s cosmetic goals.  There are cases of persistent discoloration that does not respond to whitening.  Some teeth[…]