As a premiere Houston Dentist and Cosmetic Implant Specialist, Dr. Raouf Hanna has been treating patients for many years. Often times, people ask common questions about dental implant surgery and full mouth construction. Check out our recent blog posts on our info center to see answers to common dental questions and other related subjects.
A: A filling is something that we would put in place where a small cavity would be. Basically, a dentist will need to go in there and clean out the bacteria where the tooth is basically compromised. Then they would come back in with a composite filling, or sometimes people will use metallic fillings and…
A: Teeth whitening is any procedure that’s done either in the office, at home as a take-home kit or you can sometimes go to the store and buy whitening kits that will help your teeth add a shade or two of color whiter than what they were. Coffee stains, wine, over time teeth just will…
A: Patients would choose All-on-Four if they are in what we call, “terminal dentition”— meaning the remaining teeth are really not salvageable or the patient is already in a denture. If a patient is in a denture, they already know the problems and complexity that comes with a denture and people who basically have very…
A: All-on-Four is a complex dental procedure where we do a reconstruction of the entire mouth, but what we do—is we use implants in the place of lost teeth. Then with the implants, we anchor a full prosthesis that will have all your teeth in it. Sometimes people need just the upper, sometimes people…
What is “cosmetic dentistry”? It’s a term that is being used almost in every dental office these days—meaning, it’s the focus on the cosmetic aspect of the work we do. Every dentist, to some extent, practices cosmetic dentistry—it’s just whether they’re good at it or not. What I mean by that is, if you got…
Being one of the most popular dentists in Houston, Dr.Hanna at The Comprehensive Dental Group Of Houston has heard a lot of lousy misinformation patients have quoted as their reason for not visiting the dentist as often as they should. Many patients have listened to and even believed many dental myths to be gospel. The…
A dental implant is a prosthetic device that is anchored in your jawbone to support a crown or bridge or in many cases a full arch of teeth. The implant itself acts as root in place of the missing tooth, and because of its stability and titanium build, it does not interfere with your other…
When you lose a tooth it can be detrimental to your health in more ways than one. Losing a tooth could affect your bite, the structure of your jaw, your smile, and even your facial composition altogether. The solution that is most natural for this detrimental oral trauma is dental implants. Getting the best choice…
Are you one of the thousands of Americans that deal with a significant dental problem that has a major impact on daily life? If you are, keep reading because this is important news for you that could change your life for the better. Dental problems that range from weak teeth, genetic gum disease, and misaligned…
How is talking about Thanksgiving about dental tips? While it’s common knowledge that sodas, candy and sugary snacks throughout the work week can wreak havoc on your teeth—what about the holidays? Yes, we’re talking Thanksgiving—the time we take every year to gather round with family, watch football and wreck our teeth with caramel pumpkin pie,…
Over the last few years, one of the biggest trends in dental care products has been the abundance of teeth whitening products and gimmicks available for at home use. They have products that guarantee shades whiter in just 24 hours, 5 shades in just 3 weeks, UV light gadgets, and charcoal whitening paste—yes, you heard…
Let’s face it, even if your favorite dentist is one of the top 3 dentists in Houston (and we are!)—nobody looks forward to going to the dentist. It’s like if you are going to have to get a root canal done you might as well be in the hands of someone you trust, but it’s…