More Than a Quarter of Americans Have This Untreated Disease

Let's just say, it might be time to get your pearly whites checked.

It's time for Americans to get over their fear of the dentist. According to new data published from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics, more than 25% of U.S. adults aged 20 to 64 have untreated tooth decay. Additionally, 1 in 5 adults aged 65 and older may have it as well.

And if that's not motivation enough to take a seat in the dental chair, 91% have one tooth (or more) that has been treated for tooth decay or needs to be.

To read the entire article written by Samantha Toscano, please visit GoodHouseKeeping.com

Advanced Dentistry of Spring   
Stephen D. Glass, DDS  
Joel C. Edgar, DDS
7000 Louetta Road, Suite A
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-1214 
WhiterSmiles.com

Choosing Wisely: 5 Things Every Family Should Know About Dental Health (Part 3 of 3)

Don’t replace fillings just because they’re old 












When you have a cavity, the dentist removes it and puts in a filling. These fillings can last for many years, but some people get silver fillings removed because they don’t like the color. However, the process of removing a filling can weaken the tooth. Additionally, insurance may not cover the removal. 

To read the entire article visit MouthHealthy.org.

Advanced Dentistry of Spring   
Stephen D. Glass, DDS  
Joel C. Edgar, DDS
7000 Louetta Road, Suite A
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-1214 
WhiterSmiles.com

Choosing Wisely: 5 Things Every Family Should Know About Dental Health (Part 1 of 3)

Use toothpaste with fluoride for infants and children 












For children younger than 3 years, you should begin brushing a child’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste in an amount no larger than a grain of rice. For children 3 to 6 years of age, use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste.

Consider sealants to prevent decay or treat beginning cavities on the back teeth 












Dental sealants act as a barrier to prevent cavities. They are a plastic material applied by a dentist to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay occurs most often.

To read the entire article visit MouthHealthy.org.

Advanced Dentistry of Spring   
Stephen D. Glass, DDS  
Joel C. Edgar, DDS
7000 Louetta Road, Suite A
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-1214 
WhiterSmiles.com

Dental Treatments Made Easier With New Technology

Isolite™ – An Advance in Patient Comfort

We are excited to present a wondrous new technology that makes your dental care much more comfortable. It's called Isolite. Essentially, it's a suction device and a brilliant light combined to illuminate the oral cavity and remove shadows. What does this mean for you?

• Patients spend approximately a third less time in the chair.
• Patients don't get that 'drowning" or "gagging" sensation because saliva doesn't accumulate.
• Debris won't be swallowed because the mouth is continuously being "vacuumed."
• Your mouth doesn't get strained because it's being held open.
• The advanced visibility helps our doctors be more accurate.

Modern dentistry needs a dry "field" for best results. The Isolite keeps moisture from building on teeth and gums and often removes the need for the bulky rubber dam.

Advanced Dentistry of Spring   
Stephen D. Glass, DDS  
Joel C. Edgar, DDS
7000 Louetta Road, Suite A
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-1214 
WhiterSmiles.com

Cosmetic Dentistry

Full-Mouth Rehabilitation

Great oral health means more than regular cleanings and the occasional filling. Many patients who've dealt with injury, illness, bite problems, and simple wear can have recurrent issues that they don't recognize began in their mouth. Bruxism (tooth grinding); TMJ; periodontitis; and/or crooked, misshapen, or missing teeth can combine to cause headaches and migraines, shoulder and neck strain, toothaches, chronic bad breath, and a generally unattractive appearance. But you don't have to accept this situation. Our doctors will sit down with you to discuss your concerns, symptoms, and goals and to take digital X-rays, photos, and 3-D cone beam CT scans. Then they will present treatment options to address your problems and help you achieve a healthy, pain-free, and amazing smile. We can also discuss phased treatment and financial planning that will put your dream smile within reach.

Advanced Dentistry of Spring   
Stephen D. Glass, DDS  
Joel C. Edgar, DDS
7000 Louetta Road, Suite A
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-1214 
WhiterSmiles.com

Sedation Dentistry with Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)

Do You Have Lighter Sedation Needs?

We also offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas). This sedation is inhaled through a mask that allows you to draw in the medication and induces a state of peace. Local anesthetic will be administered in connection with nitrous oxide to halt pain in most cases.


Advanced Dentistry of Spring   
Stephen D. Glass, DDS  
Joel C. Edgar, DDS
7000 Louetta Road, Suite A
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-1214 
WhiterSmiles.com

Three-Dimensional Dental Images

In-House 3-D Cone Beam Imaging

Because Advanced Dentistry of Spring has in-house 3-D cone beam CT digital imaging technology, we can take three-dimensional images of your teeth and jaw without having to refer you to an outside facility. This gives us instant access to the images, so we can develop your treatment plan faster. The images also provide greater precision for more efficient diagnoses and excellent results.

Advanced Dentistry of Spring   
Stephen D. Glass, DDS  
Joel C. Edgar, DDS
7000 Louetta Road, Suite A
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-1214 
WhiterSmiles.com

Digital Dental Technology

For More Precise-Fitting Crowns

Digital technology has changed the face of modern dentistry, allowing for more accurate imaging and 3-D modeling. With the iTero™ digital impression system your dentist takes a remarkably detailed digital impression to create your new crown or bridge, completely removing the need for an uncomfortable tray and putty impression. What's more, iTero technology all but guarantees a splendid fit for your new crown or bridge, so you spend less of your valuable time at the dentist's office and more time enjoying your new smile.

Advanced Dentistry of Spring   
Stephen D. Glass, DDS  
Thomas C. Miller, DDS
7000 Louetta Road, Suite A
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-1214 
WhiterSmiles.com

Dental Crowns

A Crown Restores a Damaged Tooth

Our crowns do more than match your existing teeth, making it impossible for anyone but your dentist to tell the difference. The advanced material components of our crowns will add strength and even save a damaged tooth. If you have a broken tooth or one worn to the point that a simple filling will not restore it to full functionality, ask about our state-of-the-art crown technology.

Advanced Dentistry of Spring   
Stephen D. Glass, DDS  
Thomas C. Miller, DDS
7000 Louetta Road, Suite A
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-1214 
WhiterSmiles.com

Dental Solutions for Missing Teeth

Welcome to Advanced Dentistry of Spring and the Texas Denture Center!

One of the biggest needs we fulfill for our patients is providing solutions for missing teeth. We want to help you smile again! Replacing your missing teeth with strong, functioning, beautiful teeth will restore your ability to eat the foods you want, eliminate discomfort, and give you plenty of reasons to smile. Our team works extensively in partnership with you to establish the best combination of care to give you excellent results.

Dr. Stephen Glass, a very experienced general dentist, created the Texas Denture Center within Advanced Dentistry of Spring to better serve his patients with a group of dedicated specialists at one location. This allows his team to provide the full range of care to his patients without them having to go to another office. This saves time and money, allows for better communication and results, and is much more convenient for everyone involved, all of which means you receive the best care possible. The team includes:

• Board-Certified MD Anesthesiologist for safe and accurate sedation when required
• Board-Certified Oral Surgeon for teeth removal, grafting procedures, and dental implant placement when needed.

We also have 3D Cone Beam CT imaging right here, so there isn't even any need to have to send you to an outside lab for additional imaging.

Advanced Dentistry of Spring   
Stephen D. Glass, DDS  
Thomas C. Miller, DDS
7000 Louetta Road, Suite A
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-1214 
WhiterSmiles.com