Dentist in Dalhart, TX

You should see a dentist for a professional cleaning every 6 months, even if you practice excellent oral hygiene at home. Plaque and tartar can accumulate in areas you cannot see, and there may be other oral health issues you are unaware of. At the cleaning appointment, your dentist will examine your mouth and look for signs of other oral health issues so that they can be treated promptly, such as gingivitis, cavities, or signs of oral disease.

During a dental cleaning, a dental hygienist will use special utensils to remove plaque and tartar from your teeth and gums. Sometimes, patients avoid having their teeth cleaned for fear of discomfort or phobias of the dentist. The Full Smile Dental team is here to make you feel as comfortable as possible and we also offer options for sedation to help you feel relaxed. If it’s time for you or your child’s dental cleaning, contact our office in Dalhart, Texas, today.

Invisalign is a clear alignment system that can help you achieve a straighter, more confident smile.

The aligners are clear, making them virtually invisible and ideal for patients looking to avoid the look and feel of brackets and wires.Invisalign is an excellent alternative to traditional braces that can correct issues such as general misalignment, crowded teeth, gap teeth, crossbite, open bite, overbite, and underbite.

Your dentist will use a 3D scanner to create your custom-fitted aligners and provide you with new aligners every two weeks. You will wear them at all times, except to eat and brush your teeth, and your teeth will gradually shift into the desired positions. You will see results in as little as 6 months, and this treatment is great for both teens and adults who want a straighter smile.

White spots can appear on teeth as a result of orthodontic treatment, fluorosis, demineralization, or poor oral hygiene. Icon dental treatment targets these white spots for evenly white results across your entire smile. The results of one treatment can last several years and you can undergo touch ups as needed to maintain a whiter smile.

During Icon treatment, your dentist will erode the enamel’s surface to expose the porous layers underneath. We will apply a special resin that binds to the tooth, then harden the resin with a light. Icon is great for all ages and it takes about only one hour to complete treatment. You will leave our office with significantly whiter and more even teeth and love to show off your smile!

When the pulp inside of a tooth is infected, a root canal is performed to remove the infection and save the tooth. Enamel and dentin layers protect the pulp within a tooth, which contains nerves and blood vessels. When bacteria gets through these layers, it can cause infection and inflammation of the pulp and be quite painful. If left untreated, a dental abscess can form which can lead to a life-threatening condition known as sepsis.

Having root canal therapy performed alleviates this discomfort and eliminates the risk of these issues associated with infected dental pulp. During treatment, your dentist will numb the area to ensure your comfort. We will access the root canal, remove the infection, clean the area, and place a filling inside the tooth. A crown will be placed on top of the tooth for additional protection and the tooth will function as normal.

Some teeth, most commonly the back molars, have uneven grooves on their chewing surfaces. These grooves can trap plaque and bacteria, leading to cavities. Dental sealants are plastic coatings placed inside these grooves to prevent debris from being trapped inside and lower the risk of cavities.

The process of receiving a dental sealant is quick and easy. Your dentist will clean the necessary teeth and use acid to make the tooth’s surface porous. A liquid sealant is applied and hardened using a light. By practicing good oral hygiene and attending regular dental visits to check on the sealants, your dental sealants can last for over 10 years.

Veneers are ultra thin shells cemented to the front of one or more teeth to enhance the way they look. A veneer can be made out of composite resin or porcelain. At Full Smile Dental in Dalhart, TX, we use porcelain veneers because they are durable and naturally have a more tooth-colored appearance. Porcelain veneers can last up to 10 years while composite resin veneers last between 5 and 7 years.

Veneers are a great cosmetic dental solution if you have uneven or misshapen teeth, gaps between teeth, or simply want to restore the shape and color of your smile. Some patients are unable to achieve their desired tooth whiteness through bleaching and turn to veneers for beautifully white results. We will design your veneers to fit perfectly in your mouth and you will love your stunning results!

Zoom teeth whitening is a fast and effective way to achieve a whiter, brighter smile. Teeth naturally lose their shine and whiteness as you age, if you consume beverages like tea, coffee, red wine, or if you use tobacco products. Zoom teeth whitening is a convenient way to get rapidly whiter teeth that you will love to show off.

We offer both in-office and at-home whitening kits. In-office teeth whitening takes about one hour. We will use a high grade hydrogen peroxide formula to whiten your teeth. At-home kits contain a lower grade formula, but you will still achieve significantly whiter teeth while undergoing treatment in the comfort of your home. You can have your teeth whitened in our office once per year and use at-home kits for touch ups for continuously white teeth.