Restoring healthy dentition and a youthful smile can take years off a person’s overall facial appearance. As a restorative dentist, Dr. Marlo Griesser finds
that patients appear older when they have been grinding or clenching their
teeth, slowly shearing away millimeters of healthy enamel. What happens is that
the teeth now appear shorter and a loss of anatomy occurs, resulting in a
sagging, wrinkled facial appearance. When smiling or speaking, it appears as
though no upper teeth are present.
To confirm this, Dr. Griesser can take a vertical dimension measurement from the
tip of the nose to the bottom of the chin. This distance decreases with an
aging face and reduced teeth. With non-surgical restorative dentistry, she
rebuilds the loss of the enamel and builds the anatomy of your teeth as it was
25 years ago using porcelain crowns or Durathin veneers. The longer teeth will
increase the vertical dimension giving a less sagging appearance around the
face and mouth, which instantly rejuvenates the smile. Also, speech and
swallowing become more clear, and chewing and stability of the jaw is improved.
In many cases headaches and neck discomfort disappear. Anti-aging dentistry is
also a powerful motivator in sexual attraction, being more competitive in the
workforce, and increasing the sense of well-being and self-esteem.
281-313-5700;
www.drgriesser.com.
Most Current Techniques Available for Cosmetic and Reconstructive Dentistry
James Long, D.D.S., is highly skilled in cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry,
using his extensive knowledge of general dentistry, orthodontics and implant
dentistry to provide the best possible dental care to his patients.
He utilizes the intraoral camera, digital photography and digital imaging to
project the results of both cosmetic and reconstructive dental work. He has
offered nonextraction, straight-wire orthodontic techniques since 1996.
Dr. Long is a member of the Southwest Academy of Comprehensive Dentistry,
through which he receives continuing education on the latest techniques
available in the profession. He is also a member of the American Dental
Society, Texas Dental Society, Greater Houston Dental Society and American
Orthodontics Society.
Dr. Long has been in private family practice in Katy since 1991. He is a 1985
graduate of the University of Texas Dental School.
22026 Highland Knolls; 281-693-6400.
They Love What They Do and It Shows
lew & associates, d.d.s., p.c.
Dental Center of Texas is a high quality, gentle dentistry with affordable fees.
They love what they do and it shows. Their focus is on cosmetic and family
dentistry. Emergency and same day appointments are welcome as well as late
evenings and Saturday appointments. Most insurance excepted. Call 281-395-1919
or visit
www.dentalcentertx.com for more information.
23922 Cinco Village Center Blvd., Suite 100, Katy.
Dr. Jeffrey Fey is a graduate of Texas A&M University and The University of Texas Dental Branch. He opened Cinco Ranch
Dental in Katy in the summer of 2001, after owning a practice in Houston for 12
years.
The mission of his practice is to give his patients the best dentistry available
by listening to their concerns and fulfilling their dental needs with care and
understanding.
Dr. Fey offers all phases of general dentistry including crown and bridge,
non-surgical periodontal therapy and cosmetic dentistry. He now offers
Invisalign, a new system of straightening teeth without bands, brackets or
wires.
1150 S. Mason Road, Suite 101; 281-693-6300
