If you had to grade your oral health right now, from 1-10, what would your pearly whites score? A perfect 10? If it’s anywhere below that — and if you’re like most adults, it is — you’ve got some room for improvement. Did you know that one big contributor to poor oral health is, quite simply, the food we eat? Your teeth quickly feel the effects of seemingly small lifestyle changes, like an extra cup of coffee in the morning. Your dentist’s office in Lakewood and Dallas knows a little bit about how our diets affect our mouths, so listen up and treat your teeth (and self!) well this fall.
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Learn What Foods to Give Up for a Healthy Smile from the Dentist Office Lakewood Dallas Residents Prefer
September 25, 2015
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For Dental Implants, Lakewood Dallas Turns to Vanderbrook and Hoppe
June 30, 2015
Your teeth allow you to eat the foods you love, talk to your family, friends and colleagues and smile at the world when you’re happy. If, however, you are one of the millions of Americans with one or more missing teeth, then none of these can be taken for granted. Even one missing tooth can have an effect on your diet, your confidence and your emotional well-being. Thus, the importance of replacing missing teeth cannot be overstated. And while there are several good options for tooth replacement, perhaps the best is a dental implant. Dr. Drew Vanderbrook and Dr. Joanne Hoppe of Vanderbrook & Hoppe Dentistry in Dallas, TX, practice implant dentistry Lakewood Dallas prefers for the most natural looking smile and a well-functioning bite.
People lose teeth for a variety of different reasons:
- Tooth decay
- Gum disease
- Traumatic injury
- Poor hygiene
- A failed root canal
Regardless of why you’re missing teeth, our mission at Vanderbrook & Hoppe is to restore your smile.
What is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is as much about what you don’t see as what you do see. What you don’t see is a small titanium post that is surgically implanted in your jaw beneath the open socket of your missing tooth. For this portion of the dental implant procedure, Drs. Vanderbrook and Hoppe call on the expertise of periodontists and oral surgeons in the Lakewood Dallas area. This post mimics a natural tooth root in both form and function. As you heal from your oral surgery, the titanium post and surrounding bone tissue will fuse in a process called osseointegration. Tightly bonded, the post and bone create a stable base for your tooth restoration. Furthermore, this biocompatible post encourages new and healthy bone growth. As such, you avoid the bone deterioration that often accompanies tooth loss and causes people with missing teeth to have the appearance of a sunken face.
Once you’ve completely healed, you’ll return to Vanderbrook & Hoppe Dentistry to have your tooth restoration affixed to the implant. This restoration can be a single porcelain crown, or with a few strategically positioned posts, implants can anchor a denture, partial or bridge.
Call Our Office Today
If you are missing teeth and would like to eliminate the difficulties these can cause, then schedule a consultation with Dr. Vanderbrook or Dr. Hoppe in order to learn more about the dental implants 75214 trusts. We conveniently serve patients in Dallas, TX, Lakewood, East Dallas, North Dallas, Richardson, Garland, and Mesquite and throughout the DFW Metroplex.
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Family Dentistry Lakewood – Dallas
May 25, 2015
Not every dental office is equipped to serve the whole family. Doctors Vanderbrook and Hoppe and the fun, friendly staff at Vanderbrook and Hoppe Dentistry are here to help you provide excellent dental health and hygiene for the whole family. Visit us today in the Lakewood – Dallas area to put your family on the right track to happy, healthy smiles.
Family Dentistry Lakewood – Dallas 75214
Your child’s dental care needs should be met by doctors who understand them. Vanderbrook and Hoppe Dentistry offers a unique experience from your child’s first visit. Unlike other dental practices that serve only children, our doctors are knowledgeable and skilled in serving patients of all ages. We offer a wide range of family dentistry in Lakewood – Dallas options from the very first “happy visit,” for children at one or two, to our skilled and geriatric care. Contact us to schedule an appointment to receive outstanding care for the whole family.
Happy Visits & Kid’s Checkups
It is essential for your child’s long-term dental health that any potential oral health concerns be identified and oral hygiene routines be established early. Around age one or two, children are invited to experience our practice at a happy visit. They get to tour the office, ride in the dentist’s chair and start their relationship with dentistry off on the right note.
During kid’s checkups your child will be examined for any possible developmental issues or decay. For children whose teeth are developed enough a gentle teeth cleaning is performed. Most importantly, the dentists will talk with you and your child about hygiene, eating enamel-friendly foods and educating the whole family on dental care.
Preventative Dentistry & Restorative Dentistry
It is essential for the whole family to be aware of any current or potential dental health concerns. Preventative dentistry strives to ensure that all of our patients establish dental care and maintenance plans to ensure their long-term oral health. Our comprehensive preventative care includes regular hygiene visits, screening for oral cancer, help with a wide variety of dental health concerns from TMJ therapy to teeth grinding. We at Vanderbrook Hoppe believe the best defense is a good offense.
If you have tooth decay, cracked teeth, missing teeth or need of any other restorative treatment we will work with you to return your smile to full health. We consider all dental restoration to be “cosmetic.” Our team will work to restore tooth function and esthetics. Your smile says a great deal about who you are, and our dedication to keeping your smile sparkling says a lot about who we are.
Women’s Dental Care
While the teeth of all men and women should be treated equally well, studies have shown that women are far more susceptible to numerous tooth and gum diseases, and significantly, women are more likely to have serious health consequences related to failings in oral health.
Our dedication to preventative and restorative dentistry ensures that women are aware at every stage of life what they should be doing to avoid potential illnesses. Additionally, we are dedicated to educating women about their oral health needs. Our dentists and hygienists are here to help, and will work to give you life-long skills to maintain excellent oral health.
Senior Dental Care
Complications from aging affect your whole body, and your teeth are not exempt. As we age, our bones density diminishes. This includes teeth and jawbones. Arthritis, muscular degeneration and other affects of aging can make it more difficult to keep up with your dental hygiene routine. Flossing especially can become difficult. For those whose dental health has deteriorated severely, dentures to replace natural teeth are an effective option, but they come with their own set of complications and concerns.
At Vanderbrook and Hoppe Dentistry, we will work with you to maintain or restore dental health. We are knowledgeable about a wide array of health care concerns specific to senior patients, and we will work with you to develop a unique dental health care plan to meet your needs.
Schedule and Appointment Today
Doctors Vanderbrook and Hoppe are here to help and support your oral care. We invite you to schedule an appointment to maintain the dental care of your whole family. We provide family dentistry services people in Dallas, TX, Lakewood, East Dallas, Lake Highlands, Richardson, Garland, and the neighboring communities.
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Natural-looking Dental Crowns in Lakewood and Dallas, TX
January 20, 2015
Are you tired of looking in the mirror and seeing a smile you don’t like because of chipped, fractured, worn or decaying teeth? If the answer to that question is yes, then you may want to consider dental crowns. Also called dental caps, crowns are designed to fully encapsulate a damaged tooth in order to restore appearance and functionality. At the Dallas, TX, office of Vanderbrook and Hoppe Dentistry, Dr. Drew Vanderbrook and Dr. Joanne G. Hoppe create natural-looking dental crowns to give you back your beautiful smile.
Dr. Vanderbrook and Dr. Hoppe use three types of crowns: precious metal, porcelain pressed (or fused) to metal, or all-porcelain, also called all-ceramic crowns. We can help determine which option may be best for you. Moreover, with an exact color matching system, we can blend shades of porcelain until we find the one that is a match to your tooth color.
The Texas Two-Step for Dental Crowns in Lakewood and East Dallas
In most cases, Dr. Vanderbrook or Dr. Hoppe can complete the dental crown procedure in two conveniently scheduled appointments. At the first visit, the dentist will prepare the tooth to be fitted for a crown and take an impression of that tooth and the adjacent teeth. This mold is then sent to a professional dental lab where the crown is fabricated to our dentists’ exacting specifications. While the permanent crown is made, you’ll wear a temporary. Then in a few weeks, you’ll return to the office for the second appointment when your custom-designed crown will be cemented into place.
To take care of your new dental crown, brush and floss as you do with your natural teeth. Avoid using your crown to bite down on hard objects such as nuts, ice or bones. With proper care, your crown can last for years and years.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you would like to learn more about how a dental crown can repair your smile, then call the office of Vanderbrook and Hoppe Dentistry in Dallas, TX, today. We also serve patients from East Dallas, Lakewood, North Dallas, Richardson, Garland, and Mesquite and throughout the DFW Metroplex.
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Cosmetic Bonding for the Minor Flaws in Your Smile
December 12, 2014
Is there a little something you’d like to fix about your smile? A chipped or slightly cracked tooth, a couple of teeth that are irregularly spaced or crooked, or teeth that are overly worn. If you see any of these when you smile in the mirror, then cosmetic bonding may be the solution. At the Dallas, TX, office of Vanderbrook and Hoppe Dentistry, Dr. Drew Vanderbrook and Dr. Joanne G. Hoppe, use cosmetic bonding to quickly and effectively create beautiful smiles.
Cosmetic Bonding in a Flash
More often than not, a cosmetic bonding procedure can be completed in just one visit to our office. Dr. Vanderbrook or Dr. Hoppe will use a composite resin and apply it directly to the tooth or your teeth that require repair. But before applying the resin, they use a special color chart to match the composite to your natural tooth color. Using a composite, the dentists can blend colors for a perfect match. In some cases, they may recommend teeth whitening before the cosmetic bonding procedure. Unlike teeth, composite resin cannot be whitened, so you’ll want to make sure that your teeth are the color you desire before the bonding process.
The Cosmetic Bonding Process
Before applying composite resin, the dentist will need to prepare the tooth. Then, the composite resin is applied layer by layer. Each layer is hardened with a special curing light, and finally the dentist artfully molds and sculpts the material to the perfect shape.
Cosmetic bonding can last for years with a bit of tender loving care. Brush and floss daily, schedule regular checkups in our office, and be sure to avoid biting on hard objects such as nuts and bones, because cosmetic bonding materials can chip.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you’d like to learn more about cosmetic bonding and how to improve your smile, call the office of Vanderbrook and Hoppe Dentistry in Dallas, TX. We conveniently serve patients from East Dallas, Lakewood, North Dallas, Richardson, Garland, and Mesquite and throughout the DFW Metroplex.
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With Opalescence Teeth Whitening in Dallas, TX, You Can Greet the New Year with a New Smile
November 10, 2014
Believe it or not, 2015 is just around the corner. So what’s your resolution for the new year? How about a whiter and brighter smile? With the Opalescence teeth whitening system from Vanderbrook and Hoppe Dentistry in Dallas, TX, a whiter smile can be one new year’s resolution that’s easy to keep.
Teeth become stained for a variety of reasons, including:
- The foods and beverages we consume, such as carrots, tomato sauce, coffee and red wine
- Tobacco use
- Certain medications
- The unavoidable aging process
- Teeth grinding or injury leading to small cracks that collect stain-causing debris
Opalescence Teeth Whitening to the Rescue!
Dr. Drew Vanderbrook and Dr. Joanne Hoppe use Opalescence Boost for the best in teeth whitening and patient comfort. Opalescence Boost relies on the power of hydrogen peroxide to chemically remove stains and make your teeth several shades whiter. In addition, there is the benefit of a reduced risk of teeth sensitivity associated with teeth whitening, because Opalescence Boost contains potassium nitrate, as well as fluoride to strengthen enamel and help prevent cavities. The entire treatment takes only about one hour. Then, you go home with a whiter smile.
To maintain that white smile or to whiten your teeth in the convenience and comfort of home rather than the dentist’s office, Drs. Vanderbrook and Hoppe recommend Opalescence at-home teeth whitening kit. This contains more of the professional strength formula that’s needed for the best results. You’ll be given custom-fitted trays to use with the whitening gel that the doctors select to match your needs. Just wear them as frequently and for the length of time recommended. Your new year’s resolution will be a cinch to keep this year with Opalescence Teeth Whitening!
Call Our Office Today
If you want to start the new year with a new smile—whether with teeth whitening or any of our other cosmetic dentistry services—then call the office of Vanderbrook and Hoppe Dentistry in Dallas, TX, today. We also conveniently serve patients from East Dallas, Lakewood, North Dallas, Richardson, Garland, and Mesquite and throughout the DFW Metroplex.
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Let’s Get Something Straight! Your Teeth, with Invisalign® in Dallas, TX
September 29, 2014
If you’ve often thought of getting braces to straighten your teeth, but don’t want the hassle of tradition metal braces and brackets, Invisalign aligners may be just right for you. Perhaps the appearance of metal braces would compromise your professional advancement. Maybe you don’t want to contend with the mouth abrasions that metal braces cause. Whatever your reason, you can have the straight smile of your dreams with Invisalign from the Dallas, TX, dental office of Dr. Drew Vanderbrook and Dr. Joanne G. Hoppe.
Step-by-Step with Invisalign
The first step on the road to a straighter smile with Invisalign is a 3D computer image of your teeth. With this same technology, you’ll see how your teeth will move and you’ll even been able to see what your smile will finally look like. Then, your personalized treatment plan is formulated. Based on this individual plan, clear Invisalign aligners are produced just for you. As the name suggests, these clear, plastic aligners are practically invisible and won’t irritate your cheeks and gums.
Your Role in Straightening Your Teeth with Invisalign
Your job is simple: wear your aligners throughout most of the day, easily removing them to eat, brush and floss. You’ll change out each set of aligners for your upper and lower teeth every two weeks until your teeth are straight and beautiful. The entire treatment process usually takes anywhere from six months to about two years. During that time, we’ll see you every couple of weeks to monitor the progress of your treatment.
Contact Our Office Today
You’ve waited long enough to have a smile you want to show the world. With Invisalign, that smile will seem to magically appear. Contact our office today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Vanderbrook and Dr. Hoppe. We’ll be glad to help! Our dental practice conveniently serves patients in Dallas, TX, Lakewood, East Dallas, University Park, Garland, Mesquite, Richardson, North Dallas and other areas of the Dallas metroplex.
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