Bone grafting is a top-notch treatment that can help you and your oral health in many ways. If you have questions about this treatment, our oral surgeon, Dr. Jose Lopez, is happy to help you find the answers. The more you know, the better. To give you the answers you’re looking for, he would like to share the answers to... read more »

Oral surgery isn’t limited to just wisdom teeth removal. In fact, the wide variety of procedures performed by oral surgeons will likely surprise you. They’re highly-trained individuals with an array of skills that’s on par with most general surgeons. A lot of people aren’t educated about oral surgery, or what it entails. To help alleviate that, we want to get... read more »

When you lose teeth, you have a few different options to get them replaced. Whether you lost the teeth as a result of poor oral health, or a different, unfortunate accident, Dr. Jose Lopez and the team in Houston, Texas have the tools necessary to help you recover. One of the options they’ll likely recommend is dental implants. But what... read more »

Whether you are coming in for an oral surgery procedure such as bone grafting, dental implants, a sinus lift, a wisdom tooth removal, or oral pathology and biopsy, you don't have to experience dental anxiety or feel that you may experience discomfort. With the help of oral conscious sedation, we can help you have a comfortable, relaxing experience. At our... read more »

Our oral surgeon, Dr. Jose Lopez, proudly offers dental implants in Houston, Texas. Dental implants are top-notch dental restorations that can replace your missing teeth and help you, your smile and your oral health in more ways than you might realize. So, if you’re missing any teeth, it’s best to consider replacing them with dental implants. Dental implants are top-notch... read more »

The human body is an amazing thing, and in many cases is capable of healing itself. A good example of this is your body’s reaction to a tooth extraction. If our oral surgeon has to extract a tooth, your body will act to protect the remaining socket. Without the tooth, the jawbone and nerves are exposed, and our body will... read more »

Always make sure you regularly check the condition of your toothbrush and replace it when necessary.If your toothbrush is not clean or is worn, you can continue to use it, but won’t be helping your teeth and gums. You should store your toothbrush upright and in a place where the air can dry it. Never share your toothbrush with anyone... read more »

If you are unfamiliar with wisdom teeth, they are the third set molars that erupt in the very back of your smile during the years of your late teens to mid-twenties, and they often need to be removed. The use of dental X-rays during routine checkups helps dentists determine if wisdom teeth are safe or if they need to be... read more »

If losing one or more teeth have caused you to feel self-conscious, but you are hesitant to receive uncomfortable dentures or alter your smile to fit a dental bridge, you may find dental implants to be just right. Dental implants are titanium posts attached to dental restorations to replace your tooth roots and missing teeth. You may find that receiving... read more »

A number of your friends probably have had wisdom teeth removed. Many of your other friends haven't. So what's the deal with wisdom teeth: do they need to be pulled or don’t they? Here's a little bit of data we've amassed to help you choose whether having wisdom teeth taken out sounds right for you. If you have any extra... read more »