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  Daniel Grilli, DDS, Pediatric Specialist

Joseph Ilustre, DDS, General Dentist

 

17100 Glenmount Park Drive, Suite A

Webster, Texas  77598   map

281.488.2483   

General Dentistry

General dentistry includes the services you remember from going to the dentist. Cleanings,

X-Rays, Dr’s Exams and Fillings. Below is more info on general dentistry topics...

  • Oral Hygiene

    Good oral hygiene is important, not only for looks, but for general health as well. Poor oral hygiene can lead to a variety of dental and medical problems such as gum disease, infection, bone loss, heart disease and strokes. Regular cleanings can help prevent these problems and provide you with good oral hygiene. According to The Oral Cancer Foundation, someone dies from oral cancer, every hour of every day in the United States alone. When you have your dental cleaning, we are also screening you for oral cancer, which is highly curable if diagnosed early.

     

    Children and adults should be seen for their regular cleaning and check up every six months. People at a greater risk for oral diseases should have their dental check ups more than twice a year.

  • X-Rays

    We use state-of-the-art Digital Radiology which decreases the patient’s radiation exposure while increasing clarity.

     

    Dental X-rays are pictures of the teeth, bones, and soft tissues around them to help find problems with the teeth, mouth, and jaw. X-ray pictures can show cavities, dental structures (such as wisdom teeth), and bone loss that cannot be seen during your dental examination.

     

    Bitewing X-rays show the upper and lower back teeth. These X-rays are used to check for decay between the teeth. They also show bone loss when severe gum disease or a dental infection

    is present.

     

    Panoramic X-rays show a broad view of the jaws, teeth, sinuses, nasal area, They show problems such as impacted teeth, bone abnormalities, cysts, solid growths (tumors), infections, and fractures.

  • Dr's Exams

    At your first visit Dr. Ilustre will complete a comprehensive exam. This exam will include an evaluation of your jaw joints and jaw muscles. He will check your teeth for signs of tooth wear and perform a bite evaluation. He will always do a thorough oral cancer screening exam. The health of your gums will be evaluated and your teeth will be closely checked.

     

    At subsequent visits Dr. Ilustre will do an exam tailored to your needs. It will include an evaluation of your jaws, cancer screening exam, bite evaluation, along with a close inspection of your teeth and gums. Your x-ray frequency will be set according to your specific dental susceptibilities.

  • Whitening

    Teeth whitening is the most popular cosmetic dental procedure in the world today. Whitening removes organic stains or discolorations primarily caused by aging, certain foods and tobacco use.

     

    Whiten your teeth with our at-home products. Generally, whitening your teeth every four to six months offers optimal results.

     

    • We provide you with a whitening tray and whitening agent to use at home.

     

    • Convenience: You can do home whitening at any time of the day or night, for short or long periods.

     

    • Portability: You can also use at-home     whitening trays while on the go or at work.

  • Fillings

    The day of the old mercury-silver metal fillings is over. Today fillings are a composite material made of microscopic pieces of ceramic fused together with resins. These fillings are tooth-colored and bond to the enamel forming a seal that prevents leakage. Since these fillings are translucent if a problem should develop it is more easily seen and diagnosed. If you have old mercury-silver fillings consider replacing them to keep your teeth as healthy as possible.

     

    These photos show mercury-silver fillings being replaced by a new composite filling and a porcelain crown.

  • Crowns

    Crowns or “caps” cover your tooth and provide protection from further breakage.

     

    Fillings are good for repairing teeth that are strong and can hold in a filling. When the tooth becomes week due to decay or fracture a crown is needed to hold the tooth together against biting forces. In other words a filling is held in by the surrounding tooth and relies on the strength of the tooth. On the other hand a crown holds the tooth together.

     

    In order to do a crown Dr. Ilustre will remove the weakened part of your tooth and replace it with an all porcelain crown. The day of the gold or metal crowns is over and now we have beautiful strong porcelain crowns to restore health, function, and beauty to your smile.

     

    These photos show mercury-silver fillings being replaced by a new composite filling and a porcelain crown.