So it’s a new year and you’re still evaluating your goals. You’ve tossed quite a few ideas around and feel excited about the possibilities. However, there are some aspects of yourself that you’ve been wanting to improve for years but never included them on your list of goals for a new calendar cycle. One of them centers around your teeth. You’re just not happy with the way they look, but you’ve come to accept them as they are because you’ve never thought it possible to fix them. But your cosmetic dentist in Corpus Christi has come to renew your hope. He says that a perfect smile is something that everybody can have. Learn more about the different ways to achieve it.

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You’re normally a very cautious person, but today you’ve decided to be adventurous and participate in a pick-up game of football with some friends. On one particular play, you dodge would-be tacklers and race for what you thought would be a touchdown, but there is one man to beat. He has an angle on you and manages to tackle you just short of the goal line, which is no big deal. It’s just that as you fell to the ground you hit your tooth on his knee, which knocked it loose. Your dentist in Corpus Christi classifies this as a dental emergency. Learn what you should do next.

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You’ve struggled with a compromised tooth that has kept you from eating and chewing your food with ease, and also causes you embarrassment when you talk or smile. You’re ready to replace your tooth, and you have your sights set on dental implants in Corpus Christi, but you wonder how successful they might be? Read on to learn all you need to know about dental implants.

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A bright smile is the ideal way to make a lasting impression on people you meet. Unfortunately, you might be unhappy with the way your teeth look. Little cosmetic flaws in your pearly whites can cause you to hold back when your friends want to take selfies or when you meet others for the first time. Porcelain veneers might be the solution you’ve been looking for!

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You might take your teeth for granted — until something goes wrong with them. A dental emergency can happen anytime, leading to pain and potential long-term damage. It’s important that you know what to do if the unexpected happens. Your emergency dentist in Corpus Christi gives advice on how to handle surprise problems with your pearly whites.

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A few times a year, you and your friends like to treat yourselves to a nice dinner at Doc’s Seafood and Steak. You usually order the filet, and it’s always divine. Tonight is the night you were supposed to go, but you cancelled. You can’t remember what excuse you gave your friends, but nonetheless, you’re staying home. Your missing teeth have made it difficult to eat a variety of foods, particularly steak. You also feel self-conscious about the gap in your smile. Something needs to change; you need to get your teeth back, but how? Dr. John Thompson can tell you a little more about why dental implants in Corpus Christi are the best solution for your missing teeth. (more…)

Your day has all come down to this one decision. All your talent and preparation has come to bear. Now is the time to execute. You walk up to the counter, place your order, and here it comes…“Fries, onion rings, or tots?” This is the hardest thing you have to deal with today, so suffice it to say, it’s been a good one. A less enticing choice is between a dental crown or bridge. You know you need to get your teeth fixed, you just wish you knew how it was going to be done before you went into the dentist’s office; you like to be prepared. Dr. John T. Thompson, your dentist in Corpus Christi, goes over both crowns and bridges. (more…)

You and your family need many different things from the dentist. Perhaps one of your teeth is beginning to slightly ache, or some of your children’s teeth are crowded and coming in crooked. Your partner has a chipped tooth, and you worry when you see your youngest running around playing sports. What if a tooth gets knocked out? It would be so simple to just have one place to go to address these various dental issues. If you are looking for a dentist in Corpus Christi, Dr. John T. Thompson and his team have you covered. (more…)