- X-raysTo provide optimal care, we take bite wing X-rays twice per year and a 3D CT X-ray every three to five years. Because we use a digital system, our patients are exposed to about 80-percent less radiation than with a traditional radiography. X-rays and intra oral photographs help us track your oral health and address problems early, when conservative dentistry can correct most issues. If you have not had a checkup and X-rays in a while, call us for an appointment.
- Teeth CleaningWe provide comfortable, gentle cleanings, specifically to detect, deter and prevent gum disease. Our digital X-Ray system offers superior resolution with less than half the radiation exposure of traditional dental radiography. This helps us to diagnose a number of potential oral problems. And because the system is digital, the process is much faster, reducing the length of your appointment.
- Fillings
- CrownsA dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth -- to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and/or to improve its appearance. The crowns, when cemented into place, fully encase the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line.
- Bridges
- Dental BondingDental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material is applied and hardened with a special light, which ultimately "bonds" the material to the tooth to restore or improve a person's smile.
- Root Canal TreatmentRoot canal treatment is performed when decay will likely damage or has already killed a tooth. During a root canal, a dentist or Endodontist removes the pulp from the center of a tooth and fills the pulp cavity. This can prevent the development of a painful infection in the pulp that may spread to other teeth. A root canal can also treat an infection that has developed into an abscessed tooth. This procedure can relieve toothache, stop infection, and promote healing.
- DenturesA denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. Two types of dentures are available -- complete and partial dentures. Complete dentures are used when all the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain.
- Dental ImplantsThree dimensional imaging for dental implant placement provides for precise diagnosis and control of implant placement. Dr. Janice Babin has invested in the advanced digital imaging equipment needed to produce 3-dimentional views to enhance the accuracy and safety of placing implants.
- Tooth Extractions
- BracesA tooth may have to be extracted if repairing the tooth is not practical (for example, when there is an extensive cavity or there is a severe break or crack), if there is advanced gum disease, if the tooth is greatly mis-positioned or does not have sufficient room, or in preparation for braces. We offer oral conscious sedation, as well as a gentle chair side manner to help alleviate any apprehension you may have.
- Teeth WhiteningTooth whitening lightens teeth and helps to remove stains and discoloration. Whitening is among the most popular cosmetic dental procedures because it can greatly improve how your teeth look.
- Cosmetic DentistryWith all of the recent television and media attention on cosmetic dentistry, many of our patients are curious about the newest techniques for enhancing their smile. It is good to know that Dr. Babin has focused much of her continuing education on smile design for quite some time.
- General DentistryDr. Babin was born and raised in Houston, TX. She became a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) in 2001 and a master (MAGD) in 2014. Mastership is obtained by only the top one percent of all dentists in the US. She also has been voted one of America's top dentists every year since 2003.