- Dental ExaminationIn other words, if any part of a dental exam causes you to feel anxiety, pain, or a lot of discomfort, you are a likely a good candidate for sedation dentistry.
- X-rays
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Teeth CleaningPreventive dental checkups and cleanings are a crucial part in the upkeep of your oral health. Woodway dentist Dr. Corbet Locke encourages his patients to come in to his central Texas dental office every six months for a routine dental cleaning and checkup.
- Fluoride TreatmentIn addition to patient education, we believe in early diagnosis and conservative therapies. Fluoride treatments and dental sealants can strengthen and protect teeth, reducing the chance of tooth decay from forming. Tooth-saving procedures, such as gum disease treatment and root canals increase the longevity of your smile. Our ultimate goal is to preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible while optimizing your oral health and delivering a comfortable experience.
- Dental SealantsAs a practice, we are true believers that preventative care and education are the keys to optimal dental health. We strive to provide “dental health care†vs. “disease care†. That’s why we focus on thorough exams – checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer screenings, and taking x-rays to confirm a diagnosis. We also know that routine cleanings, sealants, and fluoride are all helpful in preventing dental disease, heart disease and overall systemic health. Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, we’re also concerned about your complete health. We consider one’s general health with all recommended treatment.
- Fillings
- Resin CompositeUsing high-quality bonding materials, Dr. Locke will apply putty-like composite resin to your teeth in the desired area. He will sculpt the resin to the ideal shape and size, ensuring that it blends seamlessly with your natural tooth structure and surrounding teeth. The resin will then be hardened with a curing light. After the bonding has set, Dr. Locke will polish and shine your new teeth to give them a natural luster and adjust the color to blend with the rest of your smile. With the proper care and hygiene, your cosmetic bonding can last for many years to come.
- VeneersPorcelain veneers are constructed from layers of high quality dental porcelain. The porcelain’s natural properties, including translucency and strength, closely resemble those of healthy tooth enamel. Porcelain veneers lie flat against the teeth to instantly whiten discolored teeth, reshape chipped or worn teeth, close spaces between teeth, and straighten misaligned teeth.
- CrownsDental crowns are a common procedure for restoring teeth that are broken, cracked, worn, or otherwise damaged teeth. Using modern materials, Woodway restorative dentist Dr. Locke can give you a functional and natural looking smile with dental crowns.
- Bridges
- Dental BondingOur Woodway dental practice is proud to provide relief for patients experiencing chipped, misaligned, and otherwise cosmetically flawed teeth. Cosmetic bonding is a simple and affordable procedure that can correct minor flaws, giving you a more attractive, natural-looking smile.
- Restorative DentistryFor anyone contemplating restorative dentistry, with the objective of as cosmetically perfect teeth as possible, I highly recommend your work. Those who are content with merely adequate, “serviceable†work will find it plentiful elsewhere. Bargain hunters will get what they pay for, perhaps not what they bargained for. But for those discriminating enough to seek the best, you have much to offer. You are clearly at the top of your profession.
- Root Canal TreatmentIf a tooth has a severe infection, then it might be necessary to clean out the root so that the infection can be eliminated. As a comprehensive dental care provider, Corbet Locke, DDS provides root canal therapy to residents of Woodway and surrounding communities. A root canal treatment can be used to save the tooth, giving you the option to protect your natural smile for many years. With advanced training and state of the art equipment, Our team makes endodontic therapy  a much more streamlined and enjoyable experience for patients.
- Dentures
- Dental ImplantsNo part of dentistry has advanced as much in the recent past as implant dentistry. Replacing a missing tooth with a permanent implant that mimics the structure of a real tooth, root and all, has allowed dentists to offer patients the closest thing to total restoration that modern medical care can provide. There are many benefits of dental implants that we offer our patients in Woodway. Here are just a few...
- Oral Surgery
- Bone GraftingAfter a thorough exam, including X-rays, at Dr. Locke’s Woodway dental office, Dr. Locke can determine if dental implants are the right solution for you. The titanium anchors require adequate bone density for placement, although bone-grafting procedures can sometimes enable a patient to receive dental implants. Dr. Locke will also need to examine your medical history and healthy habits because some illnesses and health conditions can reduce the chances of implant success.
- OrthodonticsThe second thing that your Invisalign specialist will look at is what type of orthodontics issues you may need addressed. Invisalign clear aligners are created to address crooked, gapped, or crowded teeth. However, bite alignment issues, or teeth that need to be moved vertically cannot be treated by Invisalign.
- Invisalign OrthodonticsFinally, a good candidate for Invisalign must have strong self-discipline to use the aligners correctly. Because they can be removed for oral healthcare and eating, it can be tempting to remove the aligner trays for longer than is advised. Aligners must be worn at least 22 hours a day to be the most effective.
- BracesI went to Dr. Locke to get a second opinion after being told that I should probably need bottom braces before I could enhance my smile with other cosmetic procedures. I had worn braces in my early twenties and was not excited about wearing them again! Dr. Locke was able to improve my smile without braces. Dr. Locke and his staff were lots of fun and made the whole process easy. I would highly recommend Dr. Locke and his staff to anyone contemplating family or cosmetic dental procedures.â€
- Teeth Whitening Not all types of stains respond the same way to teeth whitening. Yellow and orange tinges typically lighten more drastically than gray tones.
- Cosmetic DentistryDid you know that smiling, even when it’s a little forced, can have a drastic impact on your mood and confidence level? It’s true; working the muscles that are used to smile can actually cause your brain to become happier. And that is only one of the benefits of feeling comfortable showing off your pearly whites. If you are not totally happy with the way your smile looks, there is a branch of dental care called cosmetic dentistry that focuses on the way your teeth and gums look. Curious to know if you are a candidate for cosmetic dentistry here in Waco?
- General DentistryGeneral dentistry is the umbrella term used to describe any sort of standard dental visit where you are just getting a good cleaning and an inspection. This term also encompasses anything you do on a daily basis to take care of your teeth – so any time you brush or floss, you are engaging in some preventative dentistry. Here are the benefits of general dentistry...