Dr. Ann and Dr. Lauren take more hours of continuing education than most dentists in the world.  Their commitment to lifelong learning is for your benefit.  They believe that by staying current on the latest technological advancements, the newest dental materials, and the best dental products, they can provide their patients with the very best dental care. Despite all of[…]

Last week, our blog highlighted one of the treatment options for our extremely fearful or anxious patients: IV sedation.  This new option at Designer Smiles allows a patient to sleep throughout their entire appointment, missing any anxiety-inducing sights and sounds. This week, our blog highlights another special offering at Designer Smiles for anxious patients: our very own therapy dog. What[…]

Dr. Ann and Dr. Lauren are once again attending the annual scientific meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.  Held in April each year, the AACD’s scientific meeting provides the highest quality continuing dental education in all things cosmetic. At Designer Smiles, our goal is to give you a healthy, beautiful smile that you are proud to show off. […]

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![…]

Anxiety or Fear of Dental Treatment If you have never experienced anxiety or fear about going to the dentist, you are definitely in the minority. There are varying opinions on the correct use of the terms “dental anxiety”, “dental fear”, or “dental phobia”. Whichever term you choose, it is safe to say that it is a very common problem. When[…]

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.[…]

Some of the most common questions we answer at Designer Smiles are about dental insurance. Dental insurance plans and the benefits they provide can be very confusing. There are thousands of different plans, and many of them even share the same name. So just knowing that you have Blue Cross Blue Shield won’t get you very far when it comes[…]

There is nothing like a natural disaster to change your focus. The extreme flooding that accompanied Hurricane Harvey last week forced us to forget about things like soccer practice and what to wear. Instead, as most of you probably did, we worried about bare necessities like water, food, and electricity. We worried about how long to stay and then how[…]

For the last ten years, Designer Smiles has provided top quality cosmetic and restorative dentistry services to patients from throughout the Webster and Clear Lake area. Dr Ann Haggard and our team are thrilled to honor this milestone and continue the established tradition of excellence Designer Smiles is known for. From porcelain veneers and dental implants to state-of-the-art Invisalign^® orthodontics,[…]

Dr. Ann Haggard strives to help her patients maintain good oral health and beautiful smiles. Using a wide range of cosmetic dentistry procedures, she can straighten, repair, restore, and whiten your teeth to make sure you look your best. As a reminder, Dr. Haggard wants to point out that the end of the calendar year is approaching, and many patients[…]