This Mother’s Day, Pure Prosthodontics is excited to announce a special raffle as a tribute to all the amazing moms out there! Whether you’re a mom, have a mom, or know a mom who deserves a little extra love, our raffle is the perfect opportunity to make this Mother’s Day unforgettable. How to Enter: Everyone is welcome to join the fun! Earn 1 Raffle:  Anyone can enter to win by simply filling out the form below. Earn 2 Raffles: Existing patients receive one extra ticket as a thank you for being a part of our family. Earn 3 Raffles: Patients that book their appointment from now until ..read more

We are proud to announce the launch of our loyalty program, in appreciation of your trust and as a commitment to your oral health, we want to reward you for choosing Pure Prosthodontics. The post Pure Prosthodontics Loyalty Program appeared first on Pure Prosthodontics Houston ..read more

There are many different factors to consider when choosing replacement teeth. In recent years, patients have become more concerned about what comprises replacement teeth. Most people are wary about placing synthetic materials into their body if it isn’t necessary. For many patients, dental implants are a large step in the improvement of their overall oral hygiene and appearance. It’s understandable that these individuals would want to make the most informed decision possible. This article will focus on the primary differences between titanium and zirconia implants to help simplify this complic ..read more

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to educate people about the importance of oral cancer screenings. According to the American Cancer Society, over 54,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer this year. Visiting Pure Prosthodontics for a complimentary oral cancer screening is an easy step people can take to detect any signs of oral cancer early on. Early detection is key to successful treatment and survival rates. During the screening, our team of experienced and compassionate dental professionals will carefully examine your ..read more

It goes without saying that we always take hygiene infection/control very seriously. We are taking preventative measures to ensure that all of our patients and staff are protected from the Coronavirus. Here’s what else we are doing: Implementing pandemic viral infection policy for staff Refreshed training for all staff on infection control Placed awareness notices for patients inside and outside the practice As a reminder, the single most important preventative measures remain as: Using tissues when sneezing which can then be disposed of. Frequent and thorough washing of hands Common sympt ..read more

You could believe that the mouth and the heart have little in common. However, there is growing evidence that they are connected. Researchers believe that bacteria found in gum disease can spread throughout the body, causing inflammation in the arteries of the heart and infection in the heart valves. This has the potential to effect a large number of individuals. According to a landmark study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of American adults aged 30 and up, and 70% of those aged 65 and above, have gum disease in some form. Let’s take a closer look at each of the ..read more

Most people take time to make New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, most of those same people don’t end up following through with the resolutions they chose. If your resolutions are tied to improving your health, it is important to try and find ways to stick to those resolutions as best as you can. If improving the health of your teeth and gums is one of your New Year’s resolutions, below are some great tips for improving your overall oral health. Visit The Dentist If it has been a long time since you have visited your dentist, it is time to call Pure Prosthodontics in Houston, TX to set up a ..read more

Cancer battles are a fact of life for many patients. One unfortunate complication patients often deal with prior or during their treatments is related to their oral health. While on the surface, these problems may seem minor, they are quite serious and can negatively affect a person’s cancer treatment and quality of life. An example of a serious complication is Osteoradionecrosis and osteonecrosis which can be a result of an invasive dental procedure after radiation or chemotherapy treatment. In order to minimize the risk of such complications, it is important for patients to see a dental prov ..read more

Unfortunately, these days we live in a world ruled by insurance. Most dental plans have a yearly maximum somewhere between $1,000 and $2,500 per year and any dental work beyond that number will be an out-of-pocket expense for the patient. In addition, some plans have a deductible that will need to be met before benefits can be paid. This amount can be from $25 to $100. DMO/HMO plans limit the patient’s choices on which dental providers they can see. Dental offices must contract and abide by the set fees for each procedure. We cannot accept or file for DMO/HMO plans. PPO plans have both IN and ..read more

Dear patients, I hope everybody is safe and healthy. As we all know covid-19 has caused so much physical and emotional pain all around the world, but I am optimistic we will get thought this together. We still have a long way to go and in order to defeat this pandemic, we need to protect each other. As we start to transition back into normal operations, we need to take special precautions to minimize the risk of transmission. Moving forward, we will be implementing new protocols in order to protect your health and the health of our team. Before your dental appointment: Covid-19 forms will b ..read more