Dental Conditions - Woodlands, TX

If you’re unhappy with a crooked smile or have a minor to moderate overbite, underbite, or crossbite, Invisalign® provides a far more discreet and comfortable straightening method than metal braces. With the iTero Element™ scanner, Dr. Wells creates a detailed, 3D scan of your current smile and maps out a custom treatment plan for your new one.

You’ll wear a series of customized, nearly invisible aligners made of BPA-free soft plastic that apply a gentle yet constant force, improve control of tooth movements, and fit snugly and comfortably over your teeth. While treatment can take as little as six months, targeted smile alignment is typically achieved in 12–18 months.

Whether you have broken or decayed teeth, we encourage you to seek treatment at Dental Specialists & Implant Center as soon as possible. In many cases, it’s possible to repair broken cusps, vertical cracks, and even fractured molars with dental crowns, as long as the tooth root isn’t impacted.

We only use biocompatible fillings and follow established guidelines to remove old amalgam fillings safely. If you suspect you have a cavity or lost an existing filling, keep in mind that untreated tooth decay can impact your tooth root and necessitate referral to an endodontist for root canal treatment.

Dr. Wells is dedicated to helping you understand the importance of gum health and taking proactive steps to optimize it. Treating gum disease promptly is essential for safeguarding oral health, preventing bone and tooth loss, and protecting overall well-being.

For many procedures, Dr. Wells relies on gentle lasers to clear away diseased and infected gum tissue, bypassing the need for scalpels and sutures. Laser procedures are minimally invasive, so you’ll experience reduced procedural discomfort, recovery time, and quicker healing of infected soft tissue.

If you incurred tooth loss due to dental trauma, periodontal disease, or extensive decay, prompt treatment is essential for preventing a hit to your dental function and emotional health. If you’re missing one or more teeth, Dr. Wells will assess your smile, review your oral history, and explore all viable treatment options.

If you restore your missing smile with a traditional dental bridge, supporting teeth require modification and crowns, and bone loss continues under the false tooth. If you’re looking for a permanent restorative option, dental implants in The Woodlands, TX, replicate the function of missing tooth roots to support a single crown, bridge, or full mouth prosthesis.

Multiple studies indicate an estimated 50% of the alveolar bone width is lost within a year, with 30% occurring in the first 12 weeks after tooth extraction or loss. Restoring lost bone is necessary to replace missing teeth with dental implants and prevent undesirable facial changes due to jawbone shrinkage.

For cosmetic and functional purposes, Dr. Wells is skilled in various bone augmentation procedures, including ridge augmentation.

Superficial hairline cracks (craze lines) in the outer layer of tooth enamel are quite common in adults and typically don’t require dental crowns like significant cracks. While unsightly, craze lines usually don’t cause pain.

If you’re concerned about minor cracks or other flaws in your front teeth, porcelain veneers are a popular standalone and smile makeover procedure at Dental Specialists & Implant Center. Veneers effectively conceal many aesthetic issues in front teeth and beautify your smile.

Gum recession is a common problem caused by periodontal disease, overly aggressive tooth brushing, misaligned teeth, tobacco use, or heredity. Regardless of the cause, gum recession exposes tooth roots, making your teeth appear longer and causing heightened sensitivity to cold and heat, as well as bad breath, bleeding gums, and even loose teeth.

Gum graft surgery and other root coverage procedures cover exposed roots, prevent ongoing gum recession, and protect your sensitive roots from decay while also restoring a more attractive and balanced gum-to-tooth ratio.