As the holidays roll around, more and more people could consider restoring their smile for a new year. Several tooth replacement options exist, depending on the number of teeth missing and additional factors. Your Waco cosmetic dentist, Dr. Corbet Locke, discusses how dentures and dental implants can replace missing teeth and the health risks associated… Read More
As a Waco cosmetic dentist, Dr. Corbet Locke values beautiful smiles. He knows that a white, bold smile, shared with total confidence, can impact a person’s social, romantic, and professional life. Studies support this belief. It’s no wonder that cosmetic dentistry is wildly popular. The most often requested cosmetic procedure is teeth whitening. Dr. Locke… Read More
To whiten your teeth, custom teeth bleaching trays and laser teeth whitening provide beautiful results. However, if your dental imperfections are more extensive than tooth discoloration, Dr. Locke can give you a beautiful new smile with cosmetic bonding or porcelain veneers. Cosmetic Bonding If you have a chipped, slightly misaligned, or otherwise imperfect tooth that… Read More
As patients are fitted for braces, they are often nervous about how they will adapt to these new devices. However, many of our patients become so comfortable with their braces that they hardly notice them after a matter of weeks. However, with braces, there are a few steps that must be taken to ensure that… Read More
Cheaper Alternatives to Porcelain Veneers Dental bonding and porcelain veneers have much in common. Both cosmetic dental restorations offer quick smile makeovers. Minimally invasive, dental bonding and porcelain veneers attach to the front side of your tooth with nominal tooth preparation. While dental bonding corrects many of the same smile issues as porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding is… Read More
You may not be amazed that dental crowns, or caps, are an old concept, but would it surprise you to learn that gold restorations were used by Etruscans as early as 700 BC? Thanks to human industriousness, or as testament to the severity of oral discomfort, our ancestors manufactured dental appliances with exceptional skill. Today,… Read More
How Your Body Uses Calcium Approximately 90{dcbe0cd52ce35e2f156887e14605e24111ce99c14f01d3853732956d43020bdd} of your body’s calcium supply is stored in your bones and teeth. The remaining 10{dcbe0cd52ce35e2f156887e14605e24111ce99c14f01d3853732956d43020bdd} circulates throughout your body, facilitating functions such as blood clotting, muscle and blood vessel movement, and the transmission of signals within the nervous system. When calcium levels drop too low, your body saps… Read More
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and what’s a better gift for Dad than a great looking smile? It’s a proven fact that men smile much less than women do, so this Father’s Day, Waco dentist Dr. Corbet Locke urges you to put a smile on Dad’s face. How? With a smile makeover. Cosmetic… Read More
Dr. Locke discusses what you need to know about porcelain veneers.
Dr. Locke’s cosmetic treatments can help enhance your appearance and improve your functioning.