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Whether it is your newborn or toddler, we understand you want the best dental treatment for your child. The team at Vivid Dental in Houston enjoys providing a warm and welcoming office environment for children of all ages. We provide preventive dentistry for the youngest to the senior members of the family. You can count […]

Patients who visit the team at Vivid Dental in Houston want the best for their children. They often bring their infants in for their first dental check-ups to ensure optimal oral health. We teach parents that early intervention can help prevent the need for teeth correction in the future. Parents can help protect their children’s […]

Dr. Monti Harpalani and his welcoming staff at Vivid Dental in Houston, TX are here to set your minds at ease regarding general dental care and extraction. Dental care is not meant to scare you and extractions are not meant to cause pain. Instead, dental extractions are used to solve a number of oral health […]

Patients in the Houston area who have developed gum disease will need to visit our team of professionals to discuss treatment by Dr. Monti Harpalani and his team at Vivid Dental. What is gum disease? The best way to describe gum disease, or periodontal disease, is as an infection of the gum tissue. However, it can […]

Millions of people suffer from periodontal disease, also called gum disease. Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss among adults ages 65 and older. In addition to leaving a patient with swollen and tender gums, periodontal disease can affect the beauty of the smile. In the advanced stages of the disease, periodontitis, teeth […]

The leading cause of tooth loss among adults ages 65 and older is gum disease. It can lead to heart disease as well as other issues when left untreated. The team at Vivid Dental cares about your oral and overall health. Therefore, we provide many tips to help prevent gum disease. However, if the disease […]

Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss among adults ages 65 and older. The disease occurs in stages. Understanding how it develops is critical to knowing when to seek treatment. The team at Vivid Dental in Houston will explain the stages, risk factors, and symptoms of gum disease. Understanding the development of gum […]

Caring for your mouth, teeth, and gums is critical to your oral and overall health. When it is neglected, oral cancer, cavities, or gum disease can develop. Therefore, dentists stress the importance of regular dental check-ups every six months, brushing, and flossing. Patients in Houston ask, “Is there a dentist near me who provides treatment […]

At Vivid Dental, we do everything we can to save natural teeth. However, in some cases, we may recommend tooth extractions. Tooth extractions may be necessary for several reasons including removing teeth damaged by decay, removing wisdom teeth that have become impacted, or making room for orthodontic work. Regardless of the reason, we are committed […]

Often, when our third molars emerge from the gum line, the jaw does not have enough room for them. When these wisdom teeth do not have room, they can become impacted between the jawbone and gum tissue. When this occurs, symptoms may include an infection, swelling, and pain surrounding the wisdom teeth. Patients in their […]

There are multiple reasons for tooth extractions. When decay or trauma causes severe damage, a dentist may need to remove the tooth. Insufficient space for wisdom teeth is a common reason for extraction. Orthodontic treatments may call for more space, requiring an extraction. Regardless of the reason, Vivid Dental in Houston, TX provides compassionate care […]

Wisdom teeth, also known as the third molars, become troublesome for many patients in the Houston area. Dr. Monti Harpalani of Vivid Dental frequently works with patients who are experiencing pain and discomfort from impacted wisdom teeth. Other patients may be dealing with periodontal disease and decay because these teeth are so far back in […]