Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  It’s not always obvious to patients when gum disease has developed or is advancing, which is why it’s important to schedule regular dental cleanings and exams, especially if you have a history with gingivitis or gum disease. Common signs that indicate gum disease may be present include...
• X-rays
  The number of X-rays each patient needs varies for a number of different reasons. Most patients have X-rays taken once per year, but some need them done at every appointment. We will look at your dental history and whether or not you are considered high-risk for certain dental issues to determine how often you should be receiving dental X-rays. Regular X-rays are important for identifying dental problems that can’t be seen with the naked eye, like tooth decay in between teeth and infections, and it also allows our team to get a better look at the jawbone and under the gums.
• Oral Cancer Screening

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Gum disease always begins as gingivitis, which may have very few or no noticeable symptoms. When it’s in this mild form, it is completely reversible and only requires regular professional dental cleanings and an extra thorough at-home oral care routine to be treated. After this, gum disease advances to slight, moderate, and advanced periodontal disease. Periodontal disease develops when the bacteria begin attacking the bone. A dental professional must step in at this point to treat the infection and prevent the disease from advancing further.
• Fluoride Treatment
  Preventive dental care is one of the easiest ways you can keep your gums and teeth clean and healthy and avoid restorative dental work. Routine dental cleanings remove built-up plaque and tartar that is hard to reach with a toothbrush, and regular dental exams performed by dental professionals can catch potential issues before they turn into bigger problems. Fluoride treatments and dental sealants add extra protection to the teeth in terms of protecting them from tooth decay. If you are involved in athletics or you know you grind your teeth at night, a custom mouthguard can go a long way in protecting your teeth.
• Dental Sealants
  Helotes Family Dentistry offers comprehensive preventive services that can keep your smile healthy and protected. From dental sealants to athletic mouthguards, our team has you and your family covered. Our preventive options include...

Restorative

• Fillings
• Veneers
  Snap-On Smile is a more affordable alternative to porcelain veneers, and patients like that Snap-On Smile is completely removable and doesn’t require any teeth to be modified. To learn more about Snap-On Smile or schedule a consultation with our team, please get in touch with our front office! Contact Us
• Crowns
  At Helotes Family Dentistry, we take pride in providing advanced dental care using state-of-the-art technology so you can enjoy a more positive patient experience. One example of this is our one-visit dental crowns.
• Bridges
• Restorative Dentistry
  Restorative dentistry can get your mouth back to great health. We may recommend one of these treatments if you have a cavity, gum disease, missing teeth, or a severe infection.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  If you’re suffering from a severe tooth infection, root canal therapy is a great option to get your smile back in tip-top shape.

Periodontics

• Deep Cleaning

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Whether you’re looking to replace a full arch of teeth or just a few, full and partial dentures may be a viable solution for you. With improved technology and technique, dentures look and feel more like natural teeth than ever before.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  There are many reasons why patients prefer dental implants and doctors recommend them over other tooth replacement options. Here are some of the main advantages of dental implants...

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Maxillofacial Surgery
  Meet Dr. Barrett Beardsley Dr. Barrett Beardsley was born and raised in Southern California. He earned his undergraduate degree in business at Brigham Young University. He then attended dental school at the University of Southern California, after which he became an active-duty officer in the US Army. While stationed in San Antonio, Dr. Beardsley completed a four-year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Brooke Army Medical Center. His service in the Army has brought him and his family to Seattle, the Mojave Desert and finally back to San Antonio, the city they consider home. He is married with four children who love being Texans.  He enjoys golf, surfing (it is possible in the gulf) and camping with his family.  As a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery he is prepared to meet all the dentoalveolar surgical needs our patients might have.
• Tooth Extractions

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  Invisalign is used to treat gapped and crowded teeth as well as overbites, underbites, open bites, and crossbites. If you’re ready to finally have the straight smile you’ve always wanted, contact Helotes Family Dentistry today to set up an orthodontic consultation with one of our experienced dentists. Make an Appointment
• Braces
  Are you looking to straighten your teeth or your child’s? We can help! We offer a variety of orthodontic treatments including traditional metal braces. Thanks to advancements in technology, braces are now more subtle and comfortable than ever before. With braces, you can achieve a straighter, healthier smile that you’ll love to show off! Contact Us

General

• Teeth Whitening
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  With cosmetic dentistry, we can transform the color, alignment, and even shape of your teeth. Instead of settling for those imperfections that have you embarrassed to show your teeth, consider getting the smile you’ve always wanted.
• General Dentistry
  Meet Dr. José Brigman Part of an Air Force family, Dr. José Brigman was born in Zaragoza, Spain and moved to San Antonio with his family when he was a teenager. He went to St. Mary’s University for his undergraduate studies in biology and chemistry. Afterwards, he earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Baylor College of Dentistry, the Texas A&M Health Science Center in Dallas. Since graduating, Dr. Brigman has kept up with the latest techniques and technologies in the industry by completing numerous continuing education classes, including coursework in sedation dentistry and over 600 hours of orthodontic dentistry training. He is a member in good standing of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, San Antonio Dental Society, Hispanic Dental Association, and the American Orthodontic Association. He was also proud to receive the independent Consumer’s Research Council of America “Top Dentist” designation. Dr. Brigman’s greatest accomplishments and greatest joys in life are his marriage to his wife, Catherine, and their four beautiful children. Catherine White-Brigman, a native San Antonian, is a pediatric gastroenterologist and she works at Methodist Children’s Hospital. Dr. Brigman looks forward to getting to know you and your family, too.