Complete General Dentistry in Houston, TX

For optimal oral health, we recommend scheduling a routine dental cleaning and comprehensive exam every six months. Regular checkups at our clinic, conveniently located near the Galleria and Tanglewood, allow our hygienists to remove plaque buildup that brushing may miss and help our dentists identify small concerns before they become more complex or costly to treat.

A dental filling procedure is typically quick, comfortable, and often completed in less than an hour. We first numb the treatment area with a local anesthetic, gently remove the decayed portion of the tooth, and restore it with a durable tooth-colored composite material. The result is a natural-looking restoration that blends seamlessly with your smile while restoring strength and function.

At Naba Dental, we primarily provide composite resin tooth-colored fillings. These restorations are carefully matched to the shade of your natural teeth, creating an attractive appearance while bonding directly to the tooth structure for additional support. Many patients prefer composite fillings because they preserve a natural-looking smile without the appearance of metal restorations.

A deep cleaning, also called scaling and root planing, is a periodontal treatment used to manage gum disease. You may benefit from this procedure if you have symptoms such as bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, gum recession, or deep periodontal pockets. During treatment, plaque and tartar are carefully removed from beneath the gumline, and the tooth roots are smoothed to encourage healthy gum reattachment.

A routine tooth extraction generally takes between 20 and 40 minutes per tooth once the area is fully anesthetized. Most patients experience initial healing within one to two weeks as the extraction site gradually closes and stabilizes. Following the recommended aftercare instructions can help reduce discomfort and support a smooth recovery process.

Dental fillings are commonly used to repair small areas of decay or minor damage. A dental crown may be recommended when a tooth is significantly weakened, cracked, broken, or affected by extensive decay. The crown covers the visible portion of the tooth, restoring its strength, appearance, and function while helping protect it from future damage.

Yes. We provide dental sealants as a preventive treatment designed to help protect children’s and teenagers’ teeth from cavities. Sealants are thin protective coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, where food particles and bacteria often collect. The procedure is quick, painless, and can significantly reduce the risk of decay in developing smiles.

Common signs that may indicate the need for root canal therapy include severe tooth pain, prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold foods, swelling or tenderness around the gums, pain when chewing, or the appearance of a small pimple-like bump on the gum tissue. If you experience any of these symptoms, prompt evaluation is important to prevent the infection from progressing and to help preserve your natural tooth.

Yes, routine dental X-rays are considered safe. We use modern digital radiography technology, which significantly reduces radiation exposure compared with traditional film-based systems. For many patients, bitewing X-rays are recommended annually during routine preventive visits, although the frequency may vary based on your oral health needs and risk factors.