How 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…)
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Dental Implants Houston, TX, Trusts from Piney Point Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
July 15, 2015
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We Offer the Best Dental Implants for Houston, TX Residents
June 22, 2015
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
When 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…)
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Oral Surgeons Treat Traumatic Facial Injuries
May 31, 2015
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…)
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Houston dental implants need routine maintenance
May 16, 2015
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…)
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THE NEWEST AND BEST TECHNOLOGIES IN DENTAL IMPLANTS – USING STEM CELLS
May 11, 2015
The 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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Upcoming Trends for Dental Implants in Houston, TX
April 21, 2015
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau show that there are 76.4 million baby boomers. Representing nearly one quarter of the U.S. population, these people born between 1946 and 1964 are accustomed to, shall we say, the finer things in life. And some of those finer things are their own teeth! So, if they should happen to need tooth replacement, then dentures simply will not suffice. They will expect a more lifelike alternative and fortunately there is one: dental implants. Dr. Steve Koo at Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is the oral surgeon Houston, TX, residents depend on to perform competent and professional dental implant surgery. (more…)
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CREATING BEAUTIFUL TEETH FROM DENTAL IMPLANTS
April 15, 2015
Creating beautiful teeth from dental implants not only comes from the successful dental implant placement by the surgeons at Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Houston, TX, but the artistic and technical skills of the restorative dentist. A beautiful tooth restoration must not only look natural and esthetic and be harmonious within the patient’s bite in shape, color and function but the tooth must be strong, easy to clean, and lasting. The restoring dentist must adhere to the following careful, methodical, and diagnostic principles that allow a successful result in restoration:
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Understanding Dental Implants Cost in Houston
March 31, 2015
Generally speaking, having dental implant procedure is not an inexpensive undertaking. The cost, however, is well worth the lifelike and secure outcome. Even so, there can be a range of costs for Houston dental implants. Of course, you want to be sure that your money is well spent and you don’t need additional treatment after your dental implants are in place. For this reason, you would do well to select Oral Surgeon, Dr. Steve Koo at Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Houston, TX, turns to for professional and long-lasting results that make your investment worthwhile. (more…)
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Diabetic Patients Benefit from Dental Implants in Houston
March 24, 2015
Dental implants have become an almost common oral surgery procedure for patients with missing teeth. They have not been suitable for everyone though, in particular people with diabetes were often not considered candidates for dental implants. However, a recent study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association shows that dental implants can be beneficial for diabetic patients. As a Houston oral surgeon, Dr. Steve Koo at Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Houston, TX, is educated and trained in the special needs of diabetic patients and can safely perform dental implant surgery.
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