- Dental ExaminationDental exams are an important part of preventative tooth care. Dental exams can include teeth cleanings, x-rays, and an evaluation of your oral health and risks.
- X-raysDental x-rays can be either intraoral or extraoral, to view both the teeth and structure surrounding the teeth. X-rays are used to visualize tooth decay, changes in bone density, abnormalities in roots, and tooth placement.
- Teeth CleaningInter-dental cleaning, subgingival cleaning, and antimicrobial application are the main components of pocket irrigation. The point of pocket irrigation is to remove debris from between teeth and around the gum line, this helps prevent halitosis.
- Fluoride TreatmentTeeth cleanings are a standard part of oral maintenance. Prophylaxis includes supragingival cleaning, subgingival cleaning, polishing, sulcal lavage, fluoride treatment, treatment planning, and dental charting.
- Fillings
- Resin CompositeComposite fillings are a type of “white filling” made from a composite resin. Composite fillings can be color matched to your teeth so that they blend in.
- VeneersPorcelain veneers are very thin “shells” of porcelain custom made for individual teeth. Porcelain veneers can improve the color, shape, size, or length of your teeth. Porcelain veneers are commonly used to fix teeth that have been chipped, worn down, uneven, bulging, misaligned, broken, or gaps between teeth.
- CrownsPorcelain onlays, also known as partial crowns, are similar to porcelain inlays, but are more extensive and can cover multiple cusps.
- BridgesPorcelain fixed bridges are used to span the gap left be a missing tooth. This type of fixed bridge usually consists of two crowns and at least one false tooth. Porcelain bridges are a great way to restore your smile, redistribute bite force, prevent teeth from “drifting” out of proper position, and restore or maintain your ability to properly chew and/or speak.
- Dental Bonding
- Root Canal TreatmentUnexpected accidents or sports injuries can cause a healthy tooth to suddenly become loose or fall out. While there is a possibility to save a healthy tooth by re-attaching it and performing a root canal, if you wait too long, you will need to remove the tooth altogether.
- ApicoectomyAlso know as “root end surgery”, an apicoectomy is a surgical procedure where the tip of a tooth is removed and a root end cavity is filled. Most often an apicoectomy is required when root canal therapy is not sufficient or was unsuccessful.
- Deep CleaningScaling and root planning is also known as conventional periodontal therapy, non-surgical periodontal therapy, or dental prophylaxis. This procedure is used to remove or eliminate the causes of inflammation and disease.
- DenturesDentures can be complete or partial, and are removable. Complete dentures are used to replace an entire row of teeth. Partial dentures are used when several teeth are missing.
- Dental ImplantsDr. Timothy Nguyen, a practicing general, cosmetic, implant, and orthodontic dentist in Houston, is a 1999 graduate of the University of Texas Dental Branch where he received his doctorate degree. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at The University of California at Irvine. He also is a Certified Dental Technician and manages his own private dental lab. Dr. Nguyen is clearly dedicated to the art and science of comprehensive dental care; which comprise general, cosmetic, implant, and orthodontic dentistry. He is committed to continual education and training in order to provide the best dental care for his patients.Dr. Nguyen is married, has two children, and resides here in Cypress, Texas. Dr. Nguyen and his wife enjoy attending the theatre, movies, sporting events, and traveling. In recognition of his dedication to dentistry, he was honored as America’s Top Dentist by Consumer Research Council of America.Dr. Timothy Nguyen is interested in and has achieved levels of expertise in many fields of dentistry and dental technology.
- Oral Surgery
- Jaw SurgeryOrthognathic Surgery is performed to correct jaw and face conditions related to growth and structure. For example, corrective jaw surgery is used to treat congenital conditions, such as “cleft palate”.
- Maxillofacial Surgery
- Tooth ExtractionsWhat is the difference between a minor toothache and advanced tooth decay? One is treatable with some good home care and maybe a filling, while the other, most likely requires a tooth extraction. As a dental patient, it can often be difficult to discern when you can rescue a tooth and when it is better to extract it and get a replacement.
- Bone GraftingBone grafting replaces missing bone in cases of fractures, disease, and trauma. Bone, unlike most other tissue types, can regenerate through the process of osteoconduction, osteoinduction, osteopromotion, or osteogenisis.
- Orthodontics
- Invisalign OrthodonticsInvisalign is a system of clear, removable “teeth aligners”, to be used as an alternative to braces. Invisalign is very popular for people who are self-conscious about how metal braces look or only need minor corrections.
- BracesSometimes your jaw may not be large enough to accommodate all the teeth that are coming in. Also, if a patient is undergoing orthodontic treatment, pulling a few teeth to prevent overcrowding as the braces do their work is essential. To get the best alignment, it may be necessary to pull a few teeth.
- Teeth WhiteningGaps and color are the most important aspects to a smile. Making a tooth whitening appointment is the quickest way to improve the color of your teeth. Many over-the-counter products can be used to maintain a bright smile, but none of them can “get the job done” as quickly as a professional in-office treatment.
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- General Dentistry