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One Hour Zoom Teeth Whitening in Grand Prairie

May 11, 2012 admin Archives, Cosmetic Dentistry, Zoom Whitening
Zoom Teeth Whitening

1-Hour Zoom Whitening

Are you looking for a Zoom Whitening provider near Dallas / Ft. Worth? Dr. Wiesse and the staff at Beautiful Lake Ridge Smiles have got you covered for all of your teeth whitening needs. Zoom Whitening is one of the most popular and highly sought-after whitening methods because it is so effective as well as convenient.

How Does Zoom Work?

Zoom whitening uses a combination of a whitening formula and a high intensity light to help whiten your teeth numerous shades. The whitening formula is placed on the teeth after we place a protective guard on your mouth and gums. This formula, a high concentration of peroxide gel, is left on the teeth for intervals of about 20 minutes and is used in conjunction with the patented Zoom light. These two elements work together to break up stains and discoloration while you sit comfortably in a chair.

The entire whitening process only takes about an hour which is why it is perfect for professionals on the go or those who wish to have dramatic results in as little time as possible. After the treatment is complete you will see the impact your whitening has had on your teeth and will be proud to show off your new smile.

Is Zoom Covered by Insurance?

Unfortunately Zoom is not covered by insurance because it is considered a cosmetic treatment rather than a needed procedure. If you would like assistance with the payment you can inquire about our dental financing plans to spread out your payments.

Are There Other Teeth Whitening Options?

We also provide take-home whitening kits for patients who prefer to whiten their teeth at home. These consist of custom-mouth trays and lower doses of peroxide gel that can be safely worn at night or for select periods of time during the day. Contact our office to learn more about which teeth whitening option is right for you.

1-800-397-3647

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Dallas Dental Financing Services

April 12, 2012 admin Archives, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Financing, Invisalign, Orthodontics
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Dallas Dental Financing

Are you interested in getting a cosmetic dentistry procedure but concerned about the costs? As you may have already found out, most dental insurance plans do not cover cosmetic dentistry procedures. This is because insurance companies consider cosmetic procedures to be elected and not required. However there is some overlap with procedures that may be considered necessary and that have cosmetic benefits. Orthodontics are an example of this as is the popular teeth straightening treatment Invisalign. Invisalign can be considered a cosmetic treatment but may often be billed as a necessary orthodontic treatment if your Dallas dental insurance accepts it.

Dallas Dental Financing

Outside of dental insurance, which we do accept and happily process, we offer dental financing services to our Dallas patients who wish to spread out the payments of their procedures. You may consider placing these treatments on your credit card, but we also offer dental financing from CareCredit as well as Chase Health Advance, two of the nation’s leading patient programs. These allow you to finance 100% of your dental care with the following benefits:

  • No money down
  • No interest
  • No upfront costs
  • No annual fees
  • No pre-payment penalties

They can also be used by the entire family for ongoing treatment without having to reapply. Applying is simple, and can be used for virtually any amount. If you do not qualify for dental financing in Dallas we offer our patients an in-house discount on services. Contact us to inquiry about these details. We also offer a 5% cash and 3% for credit discount for payments made in full at the start of treatment.

Don’t go another day with the idea that you can have a brighter, whiter, and healthier smile with just a few simple steps. Contact our office today for more information on dental financing in Dallas.

1-800-397-3647

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Have a Bad Bite? Learn About Orthodontics in Grand Prairie, TX

March 29, 2012 admin Archives, Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry
Orthodontics

Fix Your Bad Bite

The need for braces or orthodontics is a common occurrence although not everyone seeks treatment. Orthodontics is used to fix what is called a malocclusion, or bad bite. More often than not, a bad bite is thought to be only related to crooked teeth when in fact there are several different dental problems that orthodontics is used for. Dr. Wiesse, a cosmetic dentist and orthodontist, is able to help patients achieve a stable bite while making their teeth look beautiful once again.

Why Do We Need Braces?

When a person has a malocclusion, an orthodontist will serve to remedy the reason that their teeth are misaligned or crooked. Malocclusions can result from accidents, sucking of the thumb or pacifiers, tonsils that obstruct the airway, and disease or premature loss or primary or permanent teeth. Malocclusions can affect alignment but also facial development and appearance. This is why it is so important to seek professional help so that you can maintain your appearance while improving your oral health.

Signs that Orthodontics Are Needed

Early detection of dental problems is the best way to treat an orthodontic problem before it worsens. The following are signs that your child may need orthodontics:

Deep Bite – Do the upper teeth completely hide the lower teeth when you bite down, or does your child bite on the roof of their mouth? Early Treatment (Phase I)

Open Bite – Do the upper and lower teeth not meet in the front when your child bites together?

Overjet – Do the upper front teeth seem to be more noticeable and stick out quite a bit, compared to the lower front teeth?

Facial Asymmetry- When looking at your child from the front does it appear that their face, or chin are shifted to one side. Are they growing crooked?

Crossbite – When you look into your child’s mouth are the upper teeth on the inside of the lower teeth?

You can see pictures of the above visiting our orthodontics page.

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Smile Design Dallas & Ft. Worth

February 9, 2012 admin Archives, Cosmetic Dentistry, Veneers
Smile Design

Smile Design

Have you ever considered enhancing your appearance with a newly designed smile? If so you may want to think about how a smile makeover can help you gain confidence and a better life. Most patients who come in for a smile design in Dallas or Ft. Worth don’t necessarily have dental issues that they are embarrassed of. Rather they want to improve the smile that they already have with a few cosmetic dentistry treatments that enhance their aesthetics.

Dr. Wiesse of Beautiful Lake Ridge Smiles helps patients in the Grand Prairie, TX and surrounding areas get the smile of their dreams every day. By taking into careful consideration what the patient wants to improve about their smile and aligning that with the possibilities of their dental health, he is able to customize treatment plans so that our patients get the results they want. Our treatments are designed to look and feel completely natural and your friends and family won’t even be able to tell you’ve had work done. They will just notice a new glow about you that was sparked by your newly designed smile.

The treatments necessary for a smile design will vary from patient to patient. As every patient has their appearance goals and oral health needs Dr. Wiesse must address these factors before designing your smile. Although many patients come in with the desire to get specific procedures, there may be additional options available that allow patients to get their desired look as well as the dental health benefits that come along with a procedure from our office.

So if you are considering enhancing your smile with veneers, dental bonding or implants, contact our office today to see what opportunities lay ahead of you and your smile goals.

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Migraine Treatment in Grand Prairie and Dallas- Ft. Worth

January 11, 2012 admin Archives, Migraines
Migraine Treatment

Migraine Treatment

If you suffer from migraine headaches then you know how it can negatively impact your quality of life. Migraines can be severely debilitating and can lead to pounding headaches, nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light. If you experience migraine headaches you are not alone; the National Headache Foundation estimates that 28 million Americans suffer from migraines. The good news for residents living in the Dallas – Ft. Worth area is that Beautiful Lake Ridge Smiles provides migraine treatment in our office.

Why Do Migraines Occur?

The science behind migraine pain is still being debated by scientists and researchers however they do agree on what can trigger a migraine:

  • External factors such as emotional stress can increase muscle tension and dilated blood vessels can intensify the severity of a migraine.
  • Sensitivity to certain chemicals such as the ones found in food and drinks have been related to migraines.
  • The excessive consumption or withdrawal from caffeine can cause headaches. Caffeine is often used in treating acute migraine headaches.
  • Other factors include changing weather conditions, menstrual periods, excessive fatigue, missing meals and changes in a normal sleep pattern can also contribute.

Treating Migraines with the NTI-TSS

We treat migraine pain with the NTI-TSS device which reduces trigeminal motor hyper-activity. This device has proven to be highly successful at reducing migraine attacks within the first eight weeks of use. The trigeminal nerve is a nerve that reports sensations back to the brain from three different areas. The busiest of these three areas is the third division, which sends sensations to the brain from everything below the cheekbone including the teeth, lips, gums and jaw joint. When the brain becomes influenced by external stimuli such as a stressful situation it can secrete chemicals that irritate and inflame the arteries surrounding the brain which result in migraine pain. The NTI device helps to reduce these pains and is a popular conservative migraine treatment for many.

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Beautiful Westchester Smiles Moving Into New Office- Getting New Name!

December 14, 2011 admin Archives, Uncategorized

Beautiful Westchester Smiles of Grand Prairie, TX has recently built a new office that we will be moving into on Monday, December 19. To sustain our continued growth and to better service our dedicated clientele we decided that a new dental office was needed to better service the dental community of Grand Prairie and beyond. The good news for patients and our staff is that the new facility will contain state-of-the-art dental technology and a design that was constructed to our exact specifications.

Dr. Wiesse has been servicing the Grand Prairie, TX area for over 20 years and will continue to deliver the same level our patients are accustomed to in a shiny, new office, designed specifically with them in mind. Patients can expect the same service and patient-centered atmosphere that comes with complementary drinks, fresh baked cookies, headphones and movies for patients to relax to. Our practice strives to make the dental experience a pampered experience and treat all of our patients as we would guests in our home.

The location and new name of the office is:

Beautiful Lake Ridge Smiles
5535 Lake Ridge Parkway
Grand Prairie,TX 75052
O: 800-397-3647
F: 817-649-8889

The old office is located at:

4116 S. Carrier Pkwy Suite 320
Grand Prairie TX 75052

The new office is just a few miles down the road from the old office and is located on Lake Ridge Parkway. We invite all of our patients and potential patients to come check out our new facility December 19th and come see why we are so excited. We will continue to offer the most modern and gentle cosmetic dentistry treatments in the Grand Prairie area and will center all of our services around optimal patient benefit.

To get help finding our new office contact us at:

800-397-3647

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Smile Makeover in Grand Prairie, TX

November 30, 2011 admin Archives, Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign, Veneers
Smile Makeover

Smile Makeover

If you have ever considered transforming your smile into a thing of health and beauty then a Smile Makeover may be an option for you. A Smile Makeover is the process of improving the appearance, function, and health of your smile by one or more cosmetic dentistry treatments designed to enhance your smile and your self-confidence. A Smile Makeover is used to improve your appearance by taking into consideration the elements of your overall appearance to develop an ideal look that works for you. Smile Makeovers are customized for each patient and allow them to work with their cosmetic dentist to achieve a look that improves all the aspects you don’t like about your smile.

Dr. Wiesse has undergone additional dental training to learn the various aspects of cosmetic dentistry that help his patients achieve the smiles of their dreams. A Smile Makeover has no set treatment guidelines and therefore involves the patient and doctor’s communication to formulate a treatment plan that will appeal to the patient but that also fits within the scope of the their eligibility. Before a patient undergoes treatment Dr. Wiesse will discuss with them the limitations, if any, of their procedure and the expectations of the final result. Because each patient may have various procedures performed to achieve their smile goals, they can expect to have one or more of the following treatments:

Smile Makeovers are advanced cosmetic dentistry procedures and can help improve the appearance of nearly any smile. They are often used to improve the look of patients who are displeased with their tooth color, alignment, tooth length or proportion, spacing, and more. To learn more about how Dr. Wiesse can transform your smile contact Beautiful Westchester Smiles today.

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Cavity Concerns for Halloween

October 26, 2011 admin Archives, Dental Hygiene
Candy and Cavities

Cavity Concerns for Halloween

It’s that time of year again when our kids get all kinds of free goodies that cause them to jump off of walls and cause them to lose their appetites for “real food.” Yes Halloween is here and the scariest thing about it is the candy consumption and the effects it can have on teeth. Dr. Wiesse and Beautiful Westchester Smiles want our patients to be aware of the dangers of sugary foods like candy and how you can prevent them from decaying your teeth. First, a little background on tooth decay and cavities.

Most candies contain sugars and these sugars can contribute to the amount of plaque that accumulates on your teeth. The accumulation of plaque consists of bacteria that stick themselves to the tooth’s surface and make them difficult to clean off with saliva. The result is the plaque that is not washed away produces acid that eats up sugar. Because the sugar is on the teeth the acid attacks the tooth’s protective layer and causes it to break down.

The protective layer of teeth is called enamel and this is the hard, white layer on our teeth that contains minerals such as calcium. If this enamel is attacked by acid it can result in the enamel becoming porous and result in the appearance of tiny holes in the teeth. Eventually these holes can become bigger and result in a bigger hole, or cavity.

Preventing Cavities

To prevent cavities such as the ones caused by sugar attacks on our teeth parents should help their children to maintain good oral hygiene, especially around Halloween. By brushing and flossing routinely we can offset some of the effects of plaque buildup as brushing and flossing work to clean bacteria causing debris off of our teeth. If you have not been to the dentist recently consider scheduling an appointment with Dr. Wiesse for an oral health exam and to help you maintain a healthy smile.

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Sleep Apnea Dangers and Treatment

August 29, 2011 admin Archives, Featured Articles, Sleep Apnea
sleep apnea

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is often confused with a serious case of snoring but statistics reveal that the sleep disorder effects nearly 12 million Americans.  Although the disorder is most common in people over 40, it can affect people of all ages.  High risk factors are people who are overweight, male, African-American or Latino.  Sleep apnea is even fairly common in children, affecting as many as one in 10.  If left untreated, the disorder can result in the following health problems:

  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Stroke
  • Heart failure and heart attacks
  • High blood pressure

Some of the most common symptoms of sleep apnea include:

  • Daytime sleepiness/fatigue
  • Morning headaches
  • Snoring
  • Difficulty getting up in the morning
  • Irritability
  • Dry mouth or sore throat in the morning

Studies have shown that over half of the 12 million Americans who suffer from sleep apnea are overweight.  In addition to being overweight other highly correlated risk factors include smoking, high blood pressure, and other risk factors that are associated with heart failure or stroke.  A common factor here is that people who are in overall poor health may be victims of sleep apnea but conservative treatments like weight loss can reduce the impact of sleep apnea for most patients.

At Beautiful Westchester Smiles we treat sleep apnea with SomnoMed MAS.  This system positions your jaw in such a way that it prevents it from collapsing and promotes healthy breathing habits.  The system is proven in clinical tests is recommended by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

If you or a loved one suffers from sleep apnea it can affect the entire household and more importantly their overall health.  To learn more about sleep apnea or the SomnoMed MAS system visit our website for more information.  Contact us today for more information or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Wiesse.

 

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Dental Implants and their Benefit to Tooth Loss

August 29, 2011 admin Archives, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Featured Articles, Restorative Dentistry

dental implants

Dental Implants

Dental implants are a fairly common procedure we perform here at the cosmetic dentistry office of Dr. Wiesse.  They are used to replace teeth that are missing and to restore the structure in your face.  Besides the aesthetic benefit of dental implants did you also know that not replacing missing teeth can have significant long-term effects on your oral health?  It’s true, not replacing missing teeth can affect your smile and lead to additional tooth loss and even gum disease.

Missing teeth make you look older and can alter the shape of your face.  When we lose teeth our remaining teeth shift to fill the space which leads to an increased accumulation of bacteria which can lead to gum disease.  This shifting can also result in bite problems because the gaps affect the way your mouth closes.  This in time can lead to TMJ.  In addition to these issues of tooth loss the jaw bone where the tooth once lay begins to deteriorate.  The longer you wait to have your tooth replaced, the greater the bone loss.  Longer time periods also make it more difficult to place any dental restoration such as a dental implant.

If you have lost a tooth it is best to replace it as soon as possible.  Dental implants will retain the characteristics of your healthy mouth and prevent jaw bone loss, the shifting of teeth, and the risk of gum disease.  They also help you to maintain your aesthetic appearance, your ability to chew and eat normally and without limitations, and your oral health.  You can learn about other benefits of dental implants and the dental implant procedure on our website.

It is important to remedy the effects of your lost tooth as quickly as possible to avoid further damage and to prevent the onset of other oral health problems.  To learn more about dental implants contact us and schedule a consultation.  For a video on dental implants, follow the link.

 

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