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![…]

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[…]

This month, we are focusing on ways to improve the health and appearance of your smile.  We have elaborated on the benefits of brushing up on your oral hygiene regimen and explained the advantages of teeth whitening. Most people know their teeth and gums will be healthier with better brushing and flossing at home between your dental visits.  As discussed[…]

Instead of just dreaming, this year you can do something about it! Did you know that whitening your teeth is the quickest and most conservative way to improve your smile? Maximum results of take-home teeth whitening are usually seen within 14 days, so if you start now, you will have a bright, white smile just in time for Christmas. Stains[…]

Most people know that foods and drinks high in sugar can cause cavities. It is common knowledge that sodas and candy are bad for your teeth. What many people are unaware of is that sparkling water can also damage the teeth. Due to an increase in its popularity in recent years, we are frequently asked about sparkling water (carbonated water)[…]

Choosing to enhance your smile with porcelain veneers or other cosmetic dentistry procedures can feel like a big commitment. No matter how knowledgeable and experienced your dentist may be, many patients still wonder if they will be truly satisfied with their final results. To help our patients visualize their new smile before having to commit to a final treatment plan,[…]

Our Designer Smiles Patient Appreciation Day on October 15th was a tremendous success! It is important to us that our patients know just how much we appreciate them and this celebration, which occurs biennially, is our way to give back. It was our pleasure to host a free fun-filled evening complete with food, drinks, prizes, and all sorts of activities[…]

Dr. Ann Haggard and Dr. Marcus Haggard use porcelain veneers to conceal a variety of tooth imperfections for a natural looking, youthful smile. Houston, TX – At Designer Smiles, Ann Haggard, DDS and Marcus Haggard, DDS are committed to helping patients achieve healthy teeth and gums as well as a beautiful smile. Porcelain veneers are one of the most popular[…]

Mini-dental implants can be a great option for stabilizing loose partials and full dentures. Here at Designer Smiles, we try to target patients (typically 50 years and older) who have had partials or dentures for a long time and desire a little more stabilization, yet who don’t necessarily have enough bone to do a traditional dental implant. In these instances,[…]