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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Vanderbrook and Hoppe Dentistry: The Family Dentist Lakewood Dallas Turns to for the Best Dental Care
July 16, 2015
Dr. Drew Vanderbrook and Dr. Joanne G. Hoppe want to partner with you and each member of your family to help everyone maintain good dental care habits. Our office provides a comprehensive menu of preventive, restorative and cosmetic dentistry in the historical community of Lakewood in Dallas, TX. Together, with regular checkups, we can help you improve your oral hygiene routine at home. Regardless of which stage of life you or your family members are in, we’re here to help.
Let’s begin with childhood. Your children need dental care just like every other family member. But did you realize that you are actually your child’s first dentist? From the moment you see that first little tooth appear through the gum, dental care needs to begin. After feeding, gently clean your baby’s teeth and gums with a soft cloth dampened with warm water. As they grow and more teeth appear, you can begin to brush with a soft, baby brush and just a dab of toothpaste.
Likewise, everyone in the family should be brushing and flossing their teeth at least twice each day. Our dentists recommend using a soft bristle brush, because harder bristles can scratch your teeth’s enamel. We also recommend a toothpaste with fluoride, a mineral that has been proven to strengthen enamel and help you win the fight against cavities.
Dental Checkup in Lakewood Dallas
Everyone in your family, from the youngest to the eldest, should visit the dentist regularly. When you maintain a regular schedule for your dental cleaning and examinations, we can easily monitor any changes in your oral health that indicate a developing problem. Of course, if we find anything of concern, then Dr. Vanderbrook or Dr. Hoppe will recommend a course of treatment. Our goal is to correct problems early before they have the chance to grow and become bigger problems as well as bigger expenses.
At your checkup, we will clean your teeth, examine for visible signs of tooth decay, check the health of your gums and other soft oral tissue, conduct an oral cancer screening, and take digital x-rays when necessary to uncover any spots of decay that are between teeth or just under the surface.
Call Our Office Today
If you would like to schedule an appointment for yourself or someone in your family, then call the office of Vanderbrook and Hoppe Dentistry. We conveniently serve patients throughout the DFW metroplex including Lakewood, East Dallas, North Dallas, Richardson, Garland and Mesquite.
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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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Incredible Teeth Whitening in Dallas, TX
April 29, 2015
How do you feel about your smile? Do you feel comfortable flashing your pearly-whites around your co-workers, friends, and family? Are you proud of the aesthetics of your teeth? If you are not content with the color and look of your teeth, then you are not alone. Discoloration in teeth can have a negative effect on self-esteem, but avoiding stains and dull shades is essentially unavoidable. Food and drinks stain teeth, and yellowing occurs naturally, as you age. Instead of heading to your local store to pick up over-the-counter whitening kits, get the professional teeth whitening treatment from Vanderbrook and Hoppe Dentistry, located in Dallas, TX.
Wonderful Care from Amazing Professionals
A smile, like a picture, is worth a thousand words, and we want to ensure that the words describing yours are positive. Our doctors, seasoned dentists with years of experience, and our team of handpicked expert practitioners are passionate about providing pristine, vibrant smiles for every patient that makes an appointment at our office. We stay current with the latest dental trends and our office is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, so we can ensure that you will receive effective treatment and have a comfortable experience.
Obtain a Vibrant, White Smile
Avoid using store-bought whitening kits, as they are not very effective and frustrating to use. Our office provides two stellar whitening treatments, catered to the needs of the individual. The first treatment is in-office, and is applied by our team. After you arrive and take a seat in one of our examination chairs, we will apply professional-strength Opalescence teeth whitening. Opalescence reduces tooth sensitivity and strengthens enamel, along with increasing the white shine of your teeth. The in-office treatment only takes about an hour, and it provides stellar results.
For those who cannot spare an hour in our office, we can give at-home whitening kits for patients. The kit contains dental trays, which you will fill will Opalescence and place around your teeth. Our doctors will provide instructions on how long to apply the treatment and how many times. The results are just as incredible as the in-office treatment and you will have a beautiful smile you will be proud to show off to the world.
Join Our Team Today
Don’t you think it’s time to get the smile of your dreams? Allow Vanderbrook and Hoppe Dentistry to apply its effective teeth whitening treatment and ensure your smile has a celebrity-like shine. Contact our office today and schedule your appointment with our wonderful, friendly staff. We happily provide our services to those who reside 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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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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How Can Porcelain Veneers Transform Your Smile? Cosmetic Dentistry in Dallas, TX
October 10, 2014
Your smile is as unique as your personality, and it’s an important asset that you utilize in personal and professional interactions on a daily basis. If you feel that your smile makes you stand out in the wrong way, however, you may hesitate to share it with the most important people in your life. Thanks to advances in cosmetic dentistry and technology, aesthetic dental flaws don’t have to hold you back any longer. At the Dallas, TX dental office of Dr. Drew Vanderbrook and Dr. Joanne G. Hoppe, we offer an extensive range of cosmetic dentistry services customized to suit your individual needs, including porcelain veneers.
Will Porcelain Veneers Work for Me?
Porcelain veneers have rapidly become the most popular cosmetic dentistry solution to common problems like chips and cracks in enamel, deep stains, and uneven spacing between teeth. They are hand-crafted from only the highest-grade dental porcelain, a durable tooth-colored material that reflects light in the same way that natural tooth enamel does. Veneers promote a natural appearance, so you never have to worry that your smile looks “fake” or that it will be obvious that you’ve had dental work performed.
A consultation with our doctors will help determine which of our cosmetic dentistry solutions best fulfills your needs. If porcelain veneers are right for you, we’ll begin by assessing the current state of your smile and talking with you about what kind of results you would like to achieve. We can’t wait to show you what a remarkable difference porcelain veneers can make in your smile and in your life!
Restore Your Confidence with Cosmetic Dentistry
If your smile is marred by imperfections like deep stains, cracks, or gaps between your teeth, you may be a candidate for porcelain veneers and other cosmetic dentistry solutions. Contact our office today to schedule your consultation with our team, and explore the innumerable possibilities afforded by our comprehensive menu of cutting-edge dental services. We look forward to helping you achieve the luminous, confident smile you’ve always wanted. Our Dallas, TX dental office warmly welcomes patients from throughout the DFW Metroplex and the surrounding areas, including North Dallas, East Dallas, Lakewood, University Park, Richardson, Garland, Mesquite, and more.
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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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Periodontal Disease and Your Future Health: Treating Gum Disease in Dallas, TX
August 26, 2014
Most people know that gum disease can lead to problems like bleeding gums, bad breath, and even tooth loss. Did you know that there are even more serious health complications linked to untreated periodontal disease? At the Dallas, TX dental practice of Dr. Drew Vanderbrook and Dr. Joanne G. Hoppe, we offer an extensive array of general and preventive dentistry solutions, including periodontal therapy.
The Mouth-Body Connection
When bacteria within the gum tissue are attacked by your body’s immune system, disseminated toxins and inflammatory markers spread throughout the blood stream. Over time, these bacteria can begin to wreak havoc on tissues and organs located far from your mouth; this is one of the reasons that periodontal disease is considered a silent killer. Some of the serious health complications associated with advanced gum disease include:
- Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs)
- Respiratory infections, including pneumonia
- Coronary artery disease and other cardiovascular conditions
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Pancreatic cancer
- Blood cancer
- Pregnancy complications, including low birth weight and premature delivery
- Poor management of diabetes
- Stroke
- Alzheimer’s disease
Fortunately, a diagnosis of gum disease does not necessarily mean that you will affected by any of these conditions in the future. Early and consistent treatment with periodontal disease therapy can drastically reduce the likelihood that the infection will spread to other areas of the body. Our doctors possess the experience, skill, and knowledge necessary to provide our patients with comprehensive treatments that fight and treat gum disease.
Schedule Your Visit Today
Periodontal disease is most successfully treated when detected in its early stages. Because not everyone experiences obvious symptoms of gum issues early on, routine visits to our office (approximately twice per year) are vital to continued oral health. Contact our office today to schedule your visit with Dr. Vanderbrook and Dr. Hoppe. We look forward to serving you and your family! Our practice serves patients from communities throughout the DFW area, including Richardson, Garland, Mesquite, University Park, Lake Highlands, North Dallas, and more.
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