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Piney Point the Go-To Practice for Houston Oral Surgery Emergencies

September 10, 2015

man with a soccer injury needs the houston oral surgery experts in emergency careFor patients in Houston oral surgery can’t always be prepared for. Facial trauma, oral infection, and sports accidents happen every day leading people to seek treatment from the talented team at Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Drs. Thomas M. Weil and Steve L. Koo are the go-to Houston oral surgeons. Our team is on-call with many local hospitals, and depending on the severity of the dental damage, we are available 24/7 to treat emergency patients in our practice or at a local emergency care facility. Call to find out more about Houston oral surgery for dental emergencies, or to schedule a surgical consultation at Piney Point Oral and maxillofacial Surgery.
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Your Houston Implant Dentist Uses Latest Technology

August 24, 2015

Woman with beautiful smile thanks to houston oral surgeon and dental implantsThe oral surgeons at Piney Point strive to give you the best in oral surgery, and that means we work hard to stay on top of the latest in dental technology. We also like to keep you informed of everything we’re doing to keep your teeth strong and healthy. With that in mind, we’d like to tell you about a new, safer method we have of planning for and placing your dental implants. It’s called the Iluma Cone-Beam CT Scanner, but in simpler terms, it’s a safer, quicker way for us to see an accurate three-dimensional image of your critical anatomy.
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Anesthesia Options at your Houston Oral Surgeon’s Office

August 19, 2015

Piney Point dentist offers anesthesia to make oral surgery a a breezeYour Houston Oral Surgeon Offers Anesthesia Options

Years of experience in the dental field has taught me a lot about people. I’ve learned about our values, our common goals, and definitely about our fears. Let me tell you, no one likes going to the dentist–but too many people avoid the dentist for fear. Unfortunately, this often leads to more serious issues, that are then more painful to solve. It’s a bad cycle, and it needs to be broken.
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Dr. Koo and Dr. Weil Are The Top Jaw Surgeons In Houston

July 22, 2015

jaw surgery can correct many problems.Have you ever stopped to think about just how important your jaw is? It’s such a complex system with a ton of moving parts. Your jaw bone doesn’t just move up and down for no reason; it’s an intricate system of bones working in conjunction with other bones to ensure that everything is working properly. Unfortunately, there are patients out there who have jaws that don’t operate properly and can leave them reeling in pain. This pain could be the result of years of dealing with a misaligned jaw. Improper bites are also a result of a misaligned jaw, and can have major effects on your dental health. Our office in Houston, TX houses two of the top jaw surgeons in the area and offers state-of-the-art treatment to get you the smile you’ve always wanted. Are you ready to rid yourself of jaw pain once and for all? Our experts are ready to spring into action!
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Dental Implants Houston, TX, Trusts from Piney Point Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

July 15, 2015

ThinkstockPhotos-167777022How long have you had teeth missing? A month? A year? Five years? More time than you can remember? If this is you, then how would you like to replace those lost teeth in about one hour?  At Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Houston, TX, Dr. Steve Koo and Dr. Thomas Weil can do just that. With Teeth-In-An-Hour™, you can have fully functioning teeth on dental implants in a single procedure that only takes about one hour. (more…)

We Offer the Best Dental Implants for Houston, TX Residents

June 22, 2015

We offer the best dental implants around.Missing any teeth? It can be a huge problem for many patients. It isn’t just an appearance issue that these patients have to deal with, it’s functionality, too. Think about it: when you have missing teeth, you can’t perform many no-brainer functions. These functions include eating, speaking, biting, sneezing and more. In addition, open spaces in your mouth can invite bacteria and other diseases into your mouth.

Your teeth are very important and keeping them takes dedication and coming to our office in Houston, TX. Sometimes, there’s nothing anyone can do about missing teeth…until now. If you haven’t heard of dental implants, they’re the perfect resolution to missing teeth. They provide therapy for those that have missing teeth. They surely wonder what life would be like if they didn’t have to deal with any missing teeth. Luckily, dental implants provide the stability and functionality of natural teeth and look good, too!
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Oral Surgery for Children and Adults in Houston

June 21, 2015

blog-implant-stockWhen it comes to oral surgery, Houston has one of the best practices and top Houston oral surgeons that can give you the treatment that you need before orthodontic therapy can straighten your teeth. In some cases, before orthodontic treatment can begin, surgery must occur. Orthodontic treatment straightens your teeth for a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing smile, whereas orthodontic related surgery aids in the preparation and maintenance of the jaw. (more…)

Oral Surgeons Treat Traumatic Facial Injuries

May 31, 2015

Filed under: Other Topics — Dr. Steve Koo @ 3:20 pm

A face can be restored to pre-accident condition.Piney Point Oral & Maxillofacial surgeons repair injuries to the face, teeth and jaws and their associated soft tissues. As the top oral surgeons in Houston, Texas, Steven L. Koo DDS and Thomas M. Weil DDS minimize scarring and achieve the best possible income for patients of all ages. (more…)

Houston dental implants need routine maintenance

May 16, 2015

Filed under: Dental Implants — Dr. Steve Koo @ 3:14 pm

Brush and floss implants as you would natural teeth

D Modern dentistry has literally changed the face of dental patients all over the United States by providing a sure, secure and aesthetically excellent replacement for teeth lost to:

  • decay
  • trauma
  • gum disease
  • congenital defect

Called the dental implant, this restoration is surgically placed right in the dental office by Houston Dental Implant Surgeons Steven L. Koo DDS and his associate, Thomas M.Weil DDS and boasts a success rate of 95 percent or more. (more…)

THE NEWEST AND BEST TECHNOLOGIES IN DENTAL IMPLANTS – USING STEM CELLS

May 11, 2015

DNA swirlThe recent development of highly sophisticated technology and instrumentation for preparing autologous Adult Stem Cells (ASCs) at the operative Point-of-Care has created a new therapeutic option for the surgeon and patient. The FDA does not restrict how a patient’s own cells can be used as long as they are prepared and re-implanted into the patient as part of a continuous surgical procedure. The stem cells used by the surgeons can be placed in existing bone grafts to produce predictable and extremely good quality bone in the areas of grafting. (more…)

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