Keeping your smile safe often consists of adding additional tooth restorations and repairs to your smile. However, rather than waiting for your teeth to be repaired due to an oral accident or injury, it is a good idea to have a preventative treatment in place to ensure dental damage does not arise in the first place. One highly effective treatment... read more »

Cavity prevention is so important to maintain healthy teeth. Some individuals have textured areas in their tooth enamel that can trap bacterial residue, promoting tooth decay. Areas that are common risks are the deep textures on the biting surfaces of your molars. Fortunately, these surfaces can be protected by having dental sealants applied at Dr. David Umansky's Humble, Texas clinic.... read more »

As your son or daughter’s primary teeth are replaced by their permanent teeth, it’s natural for their back teeth to have deep pits and fissures on the biting surfaces. If residual food particles and plaque become trapped in these areas, it can lead to large areas of tooth decay. When this occurs, your dentist, Dr. David Umansky, often has to... read more »