The natural aging process, tobacco use, and frequently consuming dark beverages, can gradually affect the color of your teeth. As time goes by, minor surface stains can start to penetrate deep into your tooth enamel turning your smile an unsightly shade of yellow, gray, or brown. In a situation like this you might be tempted to turn to the retail... read more »

No one likes negative health or negative oral health. In fact, cancer is a condition most people know is best when caught early to seek treatment right away. That is why your dental checkups can assist with avoiding oral cancer. Each checkup includes a cancer screening, which can help you catch it early. Our team here at Steven Wolfson, DDS... read more »

While it is rare, there are situations where a tooth is too severely compromised for Steven Wolfson, DDS in Houston, Texas to treat it with a root canal. This could be due to a severely decayed and untreated tooth or a case of severe dental trauma. If the root or underlying socket structure are too compromised for endodontic treatment, we... read more »

How can you tell if you have gum disease? Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a very common, yet serious oral infection to your gum tissue. Gum disease is caused by a variety of factors, including plaque buildup within our mouths, that if left untreated, can steadily destroy your gums and cause irreparable tooth loss. Prevent gum disease... read more »

If you have decay, you probably understand that there are a few things you might be able to do. For example, you probably know that you can have a cavity filled. You may have also heard that you could need a crown for more severe decay. Still, have you ever considered the benefits of an inlay or an onlay? As... read more »

Are you in need of a tooth restoration treatment but are only looking to improve the look of your teeth. Are your teeth visibly imperfect, yet strong and healthy enough to only require a cosmetic enhancement for aesthetic purposes? If so, dental veneers can help. Listed below are some the most frequently asked questions about dental veneers: Question: What are... read more »

Are you looking to correct minor flaws in your teeth? Do you have a noticeable stain or two that simply cannot be corrected with teeth whiteners, and you wish to not conceal the tooth with procedures such as a dental veneer or crown? Fortunately, there is a way to repair the damage without affecting the entire tooth, called dental bonding.... read more »

Cosmetic imperfections on the teeth in your smile can hamper your self-confidence and leave you wanting to explore your cosmetic dental solutions. In many cases when multiple teeth suffer from chips, stains, discoloration or other cosmetic imperfections, Dr. Steven Wolfson will recommend dental veneers. Dental veneers in Houston, Texas, are porcelain shells that are custom designed in a state-of-the-art dental... read more »

The mouth is a complex interaction of a lot of different parts, and there are many things happening in it that you don’t know about. The teeth are the most common part to have problems arise in. Beneath the teeth and gums are the roots, blood vessels, and nerves that support them, this area is called the root canal. If... read more »

Here at Steven Wolfson, DDS, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles.... read more »