Blog Articles About Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, and more ...

An imperfect smile can be a significant source of insecurity for many teens and adults. If you have crooked, stained, or gapped teeth, you may hide your teeth when you speak, avoid pictures, and hold back your laughter for fear of showing others your smile. Fortunately, we live in a time when effective solutions to […]

Laser dentistry uses extremely concentrated light beams to remove infected gum tissue or tooth structures and improve the appearance of teeth. Dentists began using this method in 1990 for gum tissue procedures. Since then, developments and improvements have been continually made, leading to the effectiveness and popularization of laser dentistry today. Laser dentistry allows dentists […]

Gum disease, or periodontal disease, occurs when bad bacteria infect the gums, due to any number of reasons. Often, gum disease begins because of poor oral hygiene, smoking, hormonal changes, or dry mouth. Plaque builds up on the teeth every day, and if it’s not brushed and flossed away, it hardens into tartar. This leads […]

Laser dentistry is a minimally invasive, innovative dental treatment that can work on teeth, as well as gums and other soft tissues. It is a wonderful option for all types of patients, but especially those who are afraid of the dentist (or the drill). Lasers are extremely focused light beams that we use to treat […]

Fact: If you have teeth, you have dental plaque. This is why good oral hygiene and regular dental visits are so important. Neglected teeth can lead to a snowball of dental problems like tooth decay and cavities. Or, if left untreated long enough, the dental plaque will calcify into tartar or dental calculus, which can […]

Looking for a quick and safe way to gain an impressive smile before an upcoming event? At Austin Laser Dentist, you can have a whiter, brighter smile in as few as sixty minutes. Dr. Helen Ragsdale uses LaserSmile™ Whitening System as a quick, safe, and convenient way to give you a show-stopping smile. The system uses advanced chemistry […]