Give Yourself Something to Smile About

The holidays are coming and remind us just how much we do for everyone else. We shop for the perfect gifts, make plans for family gatherings, take the pictures and create the memories. But somewhere in the middle of taking care of everyone on our list, it is easy to forget about ourselves. This year, maybe the gift you have been putting off is one you see every time you look in the mirror: a smile you truly love.

For someone who has spent years hiding their teeth, struggling with uncomfortable dentures or simply wishing their smile looked different, the thought of making a change can feel overwhelming. Dr. Holly Gregory Minor has built her approach around making that experience more personal, more comfortable and, in many cases, much faster than patients expect.

Imagine walking into the office with a smile you have been unhappy with for years and leaving that same day with a completely new one. For qualifying patients, Dr. Gregory can complete full-mouth crowns and veneers in a single day. Patients who have been living with dentures may also be candidates for full-mouth dental implants that provide a permanent set of teeth in one day. Instead of leaving with removable teeth or waiting in uncomfortable temporary restorations, patients can begin enjoying their new smile right away.

But perhaps what makes the process most unique is how personal it can be. Dr. Gregory has brought the technology needed to create full arches of zirconia teeth directly into her office, allowing her to personally oversee the process from beginning to end. She is not simply choosing a shade or sending instructions to a lab somewhere else. She can look at the person sitting in front of her and consider the shape of their face, their skin tone, their eyes and the natural proportions of their smile as she designs and hand-finishes their teeth.

“I have the patient’s face right there,” Dr. Gregory says. “I can see what goes well with their skin, their eyes and the shape of their mouth.” She can even custom layer the porcelain with the patient in the chair, making subtle adjustments that help the finished smile feel less like a set of new teeth and more like a smile created specifically for that person.

Of course, not everyone walking through the door is looking for a complete smile makeover. Sometimes making dentistry better means making a simple filling a little less intimidating. Dr. Gregory also uses laser technology that allows her to perform many fillings without the traditional drill or anesthetic shots. For a nervous child or adult, that can completely change the dental experience.

A new smile may not fit neatly in a package, but for someone who has spent years wishing they could smile without thinking twice, it can be a pretty wonderful gift. Whether you are ready for a complete transformation or simply curious about what is possible, this might finally be the time to do something for yourself.

Because when the family gathers, the cameras come out and another year of memories begins, there is something wonderful about being able to simply smile.

You can learn more about Dr. Gregory by visiting her online at www.dentalimplantshoustontx.com.