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Our Services
Our goal
is to provide beautiful, healthy smiles
Cosmetic, General, and Restorative
Dentistry
Your smile is often the first thing people notice about you, and Dr. Elizabeth Samuel can help make yours the smile that lights up the room. Offering an array of cosmetic dentistry procedures, including Zoom! ® teeth whitening , porcelain veneers, and dental bonding here at our Garland, TX-area practice, Dr. Samuel is pleased to give you state-of-the-art care.
Zoom!® Teeth Whitening
State-of-the-art technology in cosmetic dentistry is revolutionizing
the way your teeth can look, and that's fully embodied in Zoom!® teeth
whitening. Garland, TX residents are accustomed to seeing models and
movie-stars walking about town with seemingly perfect, bright teeth.
You can achieve similar results as well!
Zoom!® teeth whitening is a teeth bleaching technology which can help
you acquire teeth up to eight times lighter than they are now in a single
office visit. Dr. Elizabeth Samuel will coat the enamel of your teeth
with a whitening gel and then heat them using a special lamp. The heat
will break down the gel, allowing oxygen into the hard part of the teeth.
The oxygen harmlessly bleaches the teeth, drastically reducing the appearance
of tobacco, wine, tea, coffee, and soda stains.
Some patients may not be candidates for Zoom!® teeth whitening, including
women who are pregnant, people who are sensitive to light, patients
involved in photo-chemotherapy treatments, and/or patients who have
been diagnosed with melanoma. However, there are other alternatives,
which Dr. Samuel can discuss with patients who are not candidates that
can also effectively whiten the teeth. Dr. Samuel also offers an at-home
teeth whitening kit that works much the same way as the in-office treatment.
Find out more about Opalescence take-home whitening trays below.
If you are interested in having a Zoom!® teeth whitening treatment in
the Garland, TX region.
Opalescence Take-Home
Whitening Trays
For bleaching done at home, at your convenience, Dr. Samuel will make
a custom made bleaching tray that fits on your teeth. She will instruct
you on how to place the gel in the trays and how to wear them. You
may wear them during the day or sleep with them overnight. The trays
work great alone but can also serve as a follow up to in-office bleaching.
Having the trays at home will allow touch-ups when ever you feel the
need to whiten your teeth again.
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Porcelain Veneers
Over time, teeth can become chipped, stained, and misaligned in ways
that can affect the look of your smile as well as your oral health.
Straighten your teeth without the unpleasant appearance of shiny metal
braces. Porcelain veneers require less removal of the tooth's surface
than a full porcelain crown, and are tinted to match the color of
your teeth.
Dr. Elizabeth Samuel will create an impression of your teeth to tailor
the veneer specifically to the damaged tooth. Within seven to ten
days, your porcelain veneers will be ready to place at our office
in Garland, TX. The veneers will be bonded to the teeth and exposed
to a special light which hardens the veneer to the surface of the
original tooth, resulting in a strong, healthy-looking, and aesthetically
pleasing tooth.
Porcelain veneers are extremely durable and can last for decades if
taken proper care of, but they aren't completely impervious to damage.
Patients should avoid using teeth fitted with porcelain veneers to
bite down on hard or sharp foods, and should take care of them as
they would the rest of their teeth. Porcelain veneers for our Garland,
TX region patients are a wonderful way to mask damaged or stained
teeth, and bring a new sparkle to your smile.
In addition to offering the latest in cosmetic and restorative dentistry procedures, Dr. Elizabeth Samuel offers preventative and general dental care to make sure you are able to maintain that wonderful smile. With professional cleanings, periodontal treatments, tooth-colored fillings and more, general dentistry options at our facility serving the Garland, TX area can keep your teeth healthy, bright, and beautiful!
- Oral Exams
- Cleanings
- Non-Surgical Gum Treatment
- Radiographs (X-Rays)
- Oral Hygiene Instructions
- Fluoride Treatments
- Sealants
- Orthodontic Referrals for Braces
- Tooth-Colored Fillings
- Composites
- Endodontic Therapy (Root Canals)
- Tooth Extraction
- Dental Emergencies
- Provide Nitrous Oxide upon request
Oral Exams
During your first visit with Dr. Elizabeth Samuel, you'll receive a
comprehensive oral exam to identify problem areas such as cavities,
fractured teeth and fillings, and other issues. Dr. Samuel and her staff
will also focus on how your teeth are lining up with each other, and
if they could ultimately cause headaches, sinus pressure, or other problems.
Most likely, x-rays will need to be performed during an oral exam, but
they are generally quick and painless and will help Dr. Samuel in the
treatment of your teeth.
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Cleanings
Routine professional teeth cleanings can be essential to good dental
health. Cleanings keep your teeth healthy and looking fresh. When combined
with oral exams and x-rays, cleanings can also identify potential dental
problems and treat them before they get worse. Tooth decay, oral pain,
and even tooth loss can be prevented with routine teeth cleanings. Dr.
Elizabeth Samuel and her trusted staff will clean your teeth, identify
potential problems, and work to keep your teeth healthy and beautiful
during this traditional dental treatment.
Periodontal (gum) issues are also looked for in teeth cleanings. One
of the most common conditions affecting the mouth is periodontal disease.
If the gums aren't properly taken care of, it can not only lead to tooth
loss, but to general health problems as well, including heart disease
and stroke. Periodontal disease is often caused by bacteria that infect
the soft tissue of the gums. Early warning signs of periodontal disease
may include swollen, inflamed, and bleeding gums. Dr. Elizabeth Samuel
offers comprehensive periodontal care at her general dentistry practice
in the Garland, TX area. Periodontal disease is a serious dental problem,
but with regular checkups and treatment, it can be significantly reduced
or entirely prevented.
Non-Surgical Gum Treatment
Periodontal, or gum, diseases can often be treated in the early stages
without surgical intervention. Dr. Elizabeth Samuel utilizes arestin,
an antibiotic used in conjunction with scaling and root planing to treat
periodontal disease. Scaling removes tartar and plaque from the gums.
This is followed by planing, which smoothes the root surfaces and allows
the gum tissue to heal. Dr. Samuel will check the progress of the gums
at a later appointment. As always, the best way to prevent periodontal
disease is to brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and floss once
a day to prevent the formation of plaque.
To learn more about professional cleanings and our other general dentistry
services, contact our office serving the Garland, TX area.
Radiographs (X-Rays)
Dental X-ray examinations provide valuable information that your dentist
could not collect otherwise. With the help of radiographs (X-rays),
Dr. Samuel can look at what is happening beneath the visible oral tissues.
X-rays pose a far smaller risk than many undetected and untreated dental
problems.
If you are a new patient, the Dr. Samuel will recommend a full set of
radiographs to determine the present status of your mouth and to help
analyze changes that may occur later. If you have had recent radiographs
at your previous dentist, Dr. Samuel may ask you to have the radiographs
forwarded.
The schedule for needing radiographs at recall visits varies according
to your age, risk for disease and signs and symptoms. Recent films may
be needed to detect new cavities, or to determine the status of gum
disease or for evaluation of growth and development. Children may need
X-rays more often than adults. This is because their teeth and jaws
are still developing, making them more likely to be affected by tooth
decay than adults.
Oral Hygiene Instructions
Every patient who visits our office is give detailed instructions on
how to protect his or her oral health. Basic oral hygiene instructions
are vitally important, yet often overlooked by other dentists. Dr. Elizabeth
Samuel makes it a hallmark of her practice to educate all of her patients
on how to properly take care of their teeth and gums. With that knowledge,
the chances of big problems down the road can be reduced, even eliminated.
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Fluoride Treatments
Many of us might remember rinsing our teeth with fluoride out of small
paper cups handed to us in elementary school. Fluoride rinses are still
important for children and no less important as we grow older. Routine
fluoride treatments can assist in the fight against tooth decay by helping
teeth build resistance to decay-forming acids. Dr. Elizabeth Samuel
offers this standard dental treatment to children to keep their teeth
healthy and prevent future problems.
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Sealants
Cleaning the uneven surfaces of the teeth can be a difficult task, which
leaves these areas more vulnerable to cavities. Dr. Elizabeth Samuel
can attach sealants to the teeth in order to protect them from this.
Sealants are tough coatings that can block plaque and food from living
in these hard-to-clean areas. First, the teeth will be cleaned and examined.
Then, Dr. Samuel will coat the teeth with sealant, which will bond to
each tooth and harden. The whole treatment should only take a few minutes
for each tooth. Sealants are long-lasting and extremely durable methods
of preventing tooth decay and other future dental problems.
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Orthodontic Referrals for
Braces
Dr. Samuel has an excellent orthodontist she can refer younger patients
to for traditional braces. Straightening out the teeth can not only
make for a more aesthetically pleasing smile, it can help with other
common problems caused by crooked or misaligned teeth. Dr. Samuel will
go over all treatment options at the initial appointment.
Tooth-Colored Fillings
The silver-toothed smile is a thing of the past. Tooth-colored fillings
at our Garland, TX dental office are tinted to match the color of your
teeth. They are also considered safer and more durable than traditional
mercury fillings.
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Composites
Tooth-colored (composite) fillings are made out of a strong resin and
are virtually undetectable. Traditional amalgam fillings have a tendency
to weaken the tooth because so much of the original tooth must be removed.
Tooth-colored fillings require less removal of the tooth and can be
expected to last much longer than amalgam fillings.
During your visit, Dr. Elizabeth Samuel will prepare the damaged tooth
by removing the present filling or decay and binding the new composite
to the surface of the tooth. The resin will then be hardened by a special
light focused on the area. Tooth-colored fillings are revolutionary,
making the results of one of the most common dental treatments more
pleasing to the eye. Tooth-colored fillings at our office serving Garland,
TX make it easier for you to chew, smile, and talk. Tooth-colored fillings
also come in varying shades of white so they blend with the natural
color of your teeth.
Another advantage to tooth-colored filling material is its ability to
act as a dental bond. The tooth colored composite material is not only
more aesthetically pleasing, but it also requires less removal of the
original tooth.
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Endodontic Therapy (Root Canals)
Many people fear going to the dentist because they are scared of needing
a "root canal"; however, this procedure is not one to fear.
In fact, root canal therapy is one of the most frequently performed
and highly effective treatments to eliminate pain and restore damaged
teeth. Every tooth has a small system of nerves called pulp. The pulp
provides nutrients to the tooth, and is attached to the tooth's root.
If the pulp becomes damaged or infected, it could lead to the loss of
the tooth. With root canal therapy, Dr. Elizabeth Samuel removes the
pulp and cleans and reshapes the root. She will then permanently seal
the area and, in most cases, cover it with a crown. Dr. Samuel tries
to make every procedure as painless and comfortable for the patient
as possible, and endodontic therapy is no exception. Root canal therapy
can go a long way in saving your teeth.
Contact our office serving Garland, TX today for more information or
to schedule an appointment.
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Tooth Extraction
It may not sound pleasant, but sometimes the best way to alleviate the
pain of a damaged tooth is to get rid of it altogether. Dr. Elizabeth
Samuel can safely extract teeth that have been damaged in an accident,
or are irreparably fractured or decayed. Sometimes a tooth is beyond
saving, and Dr. Samuel can remove it before it causes anymore harm.
After extraction, Dr. Samuel can provide you with options such as a
dental implant, dental bridge, or partial dentures to replace the missing
tooth.
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Dental Emergencies
Prescriptions for both antibiotics and/or pain suppressants may be necessary.
Root canal treatment as well as tooth extractions may also be necessary.
Dr. Samuel’s training enables her to treat emergencies due to accidents
such as chipped teeth or teeth that have been knocked out. Emergencies
are seen right away, please call our office immediately.
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Provide Nitrous Oxide upon
request
Restorative
Dentistry – Porcelain Crowns, and More in the Garland, TX Area
There are a variety of ways crooked, damaged, or missing teeth can be
remedied; and Dr. Elizabeth Samuel believes nobody should have to suffer
pain or self-consciousness because of dental problems. State-of-the-art
porcelain crowns teeth aligners at our office serving the Garland, TX
region are just a few options, along with cosmetic dentistry and general
treatments, that can transform your smile, making it look as natural
and beautiful as possible.
Porcelain Crowns
A traditional dental crown can solve a host of problems, from lost fillings
and root canals to cracking or fracturing of the tooth. Porcelain crowns,
available to all our Garland, TX-area patients, are similar to porcelain
veneers, however, crowns cover the entire tooth and provide more structural
support to the damaged tooth. Porcelain crowns can also be used to cover
decayed teeth, and even ones that are simply not aesthetically pleasing
due to discoloration.
Dr. Elizabeth Samuel will make an initial impression of your teeth,
and tailor the crown to fit the exact dimensions of the damaged tooth.
She will then fashion the porcelain crown to match the color of the
rest of your teeth. To achieve this, Dr. Samuel works with only the
best dental labs, which provide custom shading for your teeth. Porcelain
crowns have been known to last decades with proper care, and can even
help with chewing or speaking problems that may have been caused by
the damaged tooth. One of the most common dental treatments, porcelain
crowns can brighten your smile in just two office visits!
To schedule an appointment for a porcelain crown, contact the Garland,
TX office of Dr. Samuel today.
Porcelain Bridges
Gaps can be closed and missing teeth can be replaced through this traditional
dental treatment. Porcelain bridges are composed of a replacement crown
literally "bridging" a gap between two other crowns which
are attached to the teeth surrounding the gap. One of the best things
about porcelain bridges is they can fix a host of problems while drastically
improving the appearance of your teeth. Dental bridges can also help
with teeth re-alignment and strengthening.
Dentures
Dentures have been around for centuries as traditional replacements
for missing teeth. With technological advances in restorative dentistry,
they remain an effective and dependable way of improving comfort and
appearance.
Dentures Full
For people who have lost all of their teeth, a full set of artificial
teeth can be an enormous help with chewing, speaking, and accentuating
the appearance of their smiles. Full dentures are usually made of an
acrylic resin and are custom-designed to fit the gums and specific contours
of the patient's mouth. With today's technology, dentures look very
natural and feel more comfortable than dentures of the past.
Dentures Partial
Partial or removable dentures may be the appropriate
solution for patients who have missing teeth. Metal or tooth-colored
clasps hold the dentures in place, allowing for improved speech and
chewing. Partial dentures can also help prevent sagging cheeks and lips.
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Garland, Texas 75042
