Dr. Frazar Web Log

Glamsmile Dental Veneers in Houston

frazar — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:01:36 +0000

Dr. Kathy Frazar and Dr. Tom Hedge have brought a new technique for dental veneers to Houston from Belgium. American cosmetic dentistry is the envy of the world. We have the best techniques and can create the most beautiful smiles. Europeans have been showing interest in bright white straight teeth, but culturally are not accustomed to investing in making their teeth whiter. A dentist in Belgium saw the need for a simplified technique to efficiently deliver dental veneers. She developed a technique where the teeth have no or minimal preparation (no shots or drilling) and the veneers are delivered in a custom tray that allows them all to be bonded at once. This saves us time and allows us to deliver Glamsmile veneers for a fee as low as $4800.

Deep Bleaching for Darkly Stained Teeth

frazar — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:28:29 +0000

June 4th, 2008

If you have dark or tetracycline stained teeth and have tried everything to get them whiter with little or no success, things could be looking up. Drs. Kathy Frazar and Tom Hedge, of Houston, Texas have developed a technique with a very specific protocol of at home and in office whitening that can get even the darkest teeth white.

Houston Cosmetic Dentist Agrees: 4 Easy Steps to Look Years Younger!

frazar — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:32:13 +0000

Forget about aging gracefully. Wellness Life Coach Charla Krupp, author of ‘How Not to Look Old’ shares fashion and beauty-insider’s best to-dos and fast fixes to help you look your best — no matter your age.

A bright red lip is more dramatic. But it also emphasizes the circles around your eyes and makes your lips appear thinner. Try instead, the color pink. It lightens up the mouth tramendously, which takes away from the loss of glow in our complexions, resulting in plumper looking lips.

Freshen your facial products

We are all looking to deminish wrinkles, conceal blemishes and freshen your skin with foundation, not spackle it. Use a soft hand when using one of the new products that contain state-of-the-art science, including those with silicone and luminizers.

Shape and Frame the brows

Dramatically improve the look of your eyes with out going under the knife, by shaping the brows. Shaping the brows to frame the eye, give the instint appearance of an eye lift. Be careful…Best results are achieved by licensed individuals with the knowledge and experience to shape softly.

Ignite the white!

Aged teeth are dingy, stained and yellow. Teeth that are white and bright, scream young and healthy. If your teeth have become dull or discolored from drinking coffee, red wine, or smoking, Dr. Frazar and her Houston cosmetic team offer three options. ZOOM (in-office) whitening, DEEP BLEACHING (for those tough to whiten gray stains caused from medication as a child, or too much flouride in drinking water), or custom whitening trays made for you at Dr. Frazar’s Houston cosmetic practice.

PPM Mouthguard Replacing Illegal Steroid use in Athletes

frazar — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:32:57 +0000

The Pure Power Mouthguard getting outstanding reviews!

This is a story that ran in Nova Scotia.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD8bvFEEZK0

View Pure Power Mouthguards from our home page for more details

Dr. Frazar Fits Houston Texan with a PPM (Pure Power MouthGuard)

frazar — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:41:08 +0000

Dr. Kathy Frazar is offering the latest “EDGE” in dental technology to star atheletes such as Defensive End, Earl Cochran of the Houston Texans.

PPM (Pure Power MouthGuards) are giving atheletes the added “Edge” needed for that extra balance on the ice, more yards on the field, a more fluid and powerful golf swing, a higher vertical leap on the basketball court or greater results from strength training.

Earl will be wearing his PPM this weekend when the Texans take on the Colts. Check back for an update on his thoughts and results of wearing his PPM.  For more information on PPM (Pure Power MouthGuards), check out www.ppmmouthguard.com.

Success Story:

Derrick Walser, Professional Hockey Player

“I’ve been using the PPM mouthguard and I’ve seen some noticeable improvements in my balance, and a large improvement in the pain in my right shoulder while doing certain exercises.

The exercised where I’ve seen the most improvement so far are the shoulder press, lunges, step-ups and especially curls with a straight bar-this was the biggest difference because I wasn’t able to do them before because of the pain in my shoulder.”

Houston Dentist Invests in Latest Cavity Detection

frazar — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:19:02 +0000

DIAGNODENT- is an advanced laser technology that helps find tooth decay. With this equipment our hygienist is able to detect cavities that are small and undetectable with visual examination and x-rays alone. This early detection enables us to provide treatment before your tooth is at risk for more extensive and expensive treatment. Your restorations will be smaller and less costly, and you will be able to retain more of your own natural, healthy tooth. To learn more about this advanced technology, please call our office to schedule your complimentary consultation.

Patient Wanted a Wider Smile

frazar — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:06:38 +0000

This patient came in with existing porcelain crowns with metal underneath. She did not like the dark line that slowly started to show as the patient got natural gum recession from grinding her teeth. The patient also stated that she wanted a “wider smile”, and did not like the fact that she showed “black space” where her teeth ended and her check started. Dr. Frazar spoke to the patient about bleaching her lower teeth, replacing the front two crowns, and adding 4 veneers on the sides of the front two teeth to give her the appearance of a wider, larger smile. The patient loves her smile and has already referred her husband for a similar procedure.



A New Smile With No-Prep Veneers

frazar — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:30:40 +0000

This is a high school patient that recently had her conventional braces removed and was born with peg laterals. Peg laterals, are teeth on the side of the large two front teeth that come in smaller than they should be compared to the surrounding teeth, and is a common condition that can be passed down to children. The patient and her mother wanted to hear about their options to correct the shape of the teeth but were hesitant to prepare, or smooth the enamel of the teeth. Dr. Frazar spoke to the patient about no-prep veneers. The teeth can be prepared for the no-prep veneers and the surface of the tooth is not smoothed at all. The patient received two veneers and is very pleased with the result of the aesthetics of her new smile.



Dental Spa with the Lastest Dental Technology

frazar — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:33:19 +0000

Fluorescence Visualization Technology

A NEW TOOL FOR ORAL MUCOSAL EXAMINATION

The VELscope System is a revolutionary hand-held device that provides dentists, hygienists, and other oral health care professionals with an easy-to-use adjunctive mucosal examination system for the early detection of abnormal tissue. The VELscope System patented technology platform was developed by the British Coloumbia Cancer Agency in collaboration with MD Anderson Cancer Center, with funding provided in part by the NIH. It is based on the direct visualization of tissue fluorescence and the changes in fluorescence that occur when abnormalities are present. The VELscope System Handpiece emits a safe blue light into the oral cavity, which excites the tissue from the surface of the epithelium through to the basement membrane and into the stroma beneath, causing it to fluoresce. The clinician is then able to immediately view the different fluorescence responses to help differentiate between normal and abnormal tissue. In fact, the VELscope System is the only adjunctive device cleared by the FDA and Health Canada to help discover oral musosal lesions that might not be apparent or visible to the naked eye and to help surgeons determine the appropriate surgical margin for tumor excision. Under examination with the VELscope System, abnormal tissue typically appears as an irregular, dark area that stands out against the otherwise normal, green fluorescence pattern of surrounding healthy tissue.

Another Smile to Greet the World

frazar — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:15:14 +0000

“I love everything about my new smile. I am so happy I decided to trust my smile to Dr. Frazar and her team.”

During the patient consultation, this patient wanted a brighter, wider smile. Dr. Frazar and her team gave this patient her desired smile in 3 visits. The patient has 12 upper veneers and bleached her lower teeth with our office bleaching procedure, Zoom 2. The look on a patients’ face when they see their new smile for the first time is priceless.



Dr. Kathy Frazar