Dentist in Farwell, TX

During a routine dental cleaning, a dental hygienist uses tools to remove plaque and tartar from the surfaces of your teeth. At these visits, your dentist will examine your mouth overall and look for signs of oral health issues, such as gingivitis, alignment issues, infection, or the presence of oral disease. Even if you brush your teeth regularly, there may be problems present that you are unaware of. Plaque and tartar can accumulate in areas you cannot see and if left untreated, can cause cavities.

You should see a dentist for a cleaning every 6 months. Children should start going to the dentist as soon as the first tooth erupts or by their first birthday, whichever occurs first. The Full Smile Dental team makes dental cleanings comfortable and easy, and our experts look forward to caring for you and your family’s dental health.

Invisalign is a popular teeth alignment system for teens and adults who want straighter teeth, but do not want the look or feel of traditional braces. Invisalign retainers are clear and removable. You keep them in at all hours of the day and night except when eating or brushing your teeth. You will receive a new set of aligners every 2 weeks. Gradually, the retainers will align your teeth into their new positions.

In addition to producing straighter teeth, Invisalign can also treat bite issues, dental overcrowding, gap teeth, and even Phase 1 orthodontic treatment for young children. There are no clunky brackets or poking wires—only clear retainers that many people won’t even notice! Ask us about Invisalign in Farwell, TX, to find out how this clear alignment system can help you achieve a straighter smile.

After undergoing orthodontic treatment, white spots may remain on the front surfaces of teeth. These white spot lesions can also be caused by fluorosis, demineralization, or poor oral hygiene. Icon dental treatment targets white spots on teeth to produce an evenly white appearance across your entire smile. One treatment can last several years, and you can undergo touch ups to maintain a beautifully white smile over time.

Icon treatment works by your dentist eroding the enamel’s surface with the white spots, exposing the porous layer underneath. We apply a special resin that binds to the tooth and use a light to harden the resin. The final product is a whiter smile that you will love! Icon is great for patients of all ages and one treatment only takes about one hour to complete.

Root canal therapy is an effective way of clearing infections in a tooth’s root canal where the dental pulp is. Dental pulp is at the center of each tooth and is home to many nerves and blood vessels. This pulp can become infected if bacteria gets through the outer tooth layers and enters the tooth’s inner canals. When a root canal is performed in a timely manner, the infection is managed and the natural tooth is saved.

Our dental specialists in Farwell, TX, make the root canal comfortable by offering many anesthesia and sedation options. During treatment, your specialists will access the root canal, clear the infection, clean the area, and place a filling inside the tooth. We will place a crown on top of the tooth for added protection. If infected dental pulp is left untreated, it could result in pain, an abscessed tooth, and sepsis.

Dental sealants are plastic coatings placed on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. These teeth often have uneven surfaces where food and bacteria can collect, leading to cavities. Sealants fill these deep grooves, protecting the teeth and lowering their risk of developing cavities. We recommend that children receive dental sealants as soon as the permanent back molars develop. Sealants can last for many years and it’s ideal to start the cavity prevention process early.

The process of placing a dental sealant is quick and comfortable. A dental hygienist will clean the area and remove as much debris as possible, then use an acid to make the tooth’s surface more porous. This helps the sealant adhere to the tooth. A liquid sealant is placed and hardened using a light and with proper oral hygiene and dental checkups, your sealant will serve your smile for many years.

A veneer is a thin shell that a dental professional attaches to the front-facing surface of one or more teeth. Veneers can be made of composite resin or porcelain and will improve the overall appearance of your smile. Veneers may be ideal for you if you have uneven or discolored teeth, misshapen teeth, gap teeth, or simply want to improve your smile’s radiance.

Our dental office in Farwell, TX, uses porcelain veneers, which are much more durable than composite veneers. Porcelain veneers can last up to 10 years and have a natural tooth-colored appearance, while composite veneers last from 5–7 years and may look less than natural. We design your veneers to fit perfectly in your mouth and you will love the beautiful end results!

At Full Smile Dental, we make it easy to get the whiter smile you’ve been dreaming of. We offer Zoom in-office and at-home teeth whitening kits that provide faster, whiter results. Tooth discoloration can occur as a result of drinking coffee, tea, soda, red wine, using tobacco, or from the natural aging process. Now you can restore your smile’s shine with the special Zoom whitening system.

In-office professional teeth whitening takes about one hour to complete and uses high-grade hydrogen peroxide. At-home kits use a lesser-grade solution, but will still provide fantastic results and allow you to whiten your teeth in the comfort of your home. You can undergo Zoom teeth whitening once per year or receive touch-ups as needed to maintain your stunningly white results.