Latest From Our Dental Blog

Nov 07

Dental fear is all too real and keeps thousands of people from getting the routine dental care they need. At Vivid Dental in Houston, Texas, we can turn stressful dental visits into serene experiences through sedation dentistry. Our dental sedation services take the fear out of dental care to make it easy to receive stress-free […]

Jun 13

An all-encompassing Houston, Texas dental office, Vivid Dental offers numerous services to suit different dental needs. As your preferred dental home, we offer preventive, restorative, cosmetic dentistry, and anything in between to patients of all ages. Please take a tour of our website to see the different services we offer our esteemed clients. While most […]

Dec 07

What comes to your mind when you think about seeing the dentist? Chances are, you don’t imagine yourself having anything close to a spa-like experience. However, thanks to sedation dentistry, dental visits are being transformed into pleasant experiences for everyone. At Vivid Dental in Houston, Texas, we offer pain-free sedation dentistry to ensure you are […]

Sep 21

According to the National Institutes of Health, it is estimated that 36% of people struggle with dental anxiety or dental fear, while another 12% struggle with extreme dental fear. This anxiety — called dentophobia — can create a significant barrier to a patient’s oral health. At Vivid Dental, we understand that this fear is genuine. […]

Sep 15

Due to the nature of dental procedures, most patients think that dental treatments are painful and those with low pain tolerance usually come up with excuses to avoid going to the dental clinic until it is really necessary. Dr. Monti Harpalani and the team at Vivid Dental will put your mind at ease concerning a […]

Mar 24

If the thought of a dentist visit gives you anxiety, you certainly are not alone. Remember, your dentist is your oral health partner. Regular dental treatment and checkups can help your mouth, teeth, and gums healthy, all over which prevent dental disease and benefit your overall health. Poor oral health contributes to additional health risks, […]

Sep 22

The number one reason why many patients in the Houston, TX area avoid going to the dentist is due to their fear of pain. Discomfort in the dental chair may have happened for a patient in the past, which keeps them from maintaining their routine dental visits and examinations. Dr. Monti Harpalani understands this concern […]

Apr 02

Just as every patient’s smile is unique, the level of comfort that patients have with visiting the dental office can vary considerably from person to person. Studies have shown that many negative perceptions are created in childhood, due to anxiety-producing experiences at other dentist’s offices. To create a truly painless dental service in Houston TX, […]

Jan 01

It is not uncommon for patients in the Houston, TX community who visit Dr. Monti Harpalani of Vivid Dental to approach their dentist about their fears of dental work. Some patients have a deep-seated fear of visiting the dental chair, either due to a fear of pain or from negative past experiences. Our team of […]

Oct 02

At Vivid Dental, we want our patients to feel comfortable and at ease in the office. We offer compassionate, quality, personalized care. For patients who are anxious about visiting the dentist, we offer painless dentistry and nitrous oxide or distraction techniques to calm patients’ nerves. It is estimated that 9 to 15 percent of Americans […]

Jun 19

Nearly 40 million Americans experience apprehension at the mere mention of visiting the dentist. This fear can have a negative impact on the health and wellbeing of many patients. If dental issues are left untreated because patients are avoiding the dentist’s office, they can worsen and create even more substantial problems. There are many reasons […]

Mar 09

It is common for patients young and old to visit the dentist with dental anxiety. The team of Vivid Dental is well-versed in assisting patients who have fears about dental visits. It may be as simple as discomfort with having someone in their personal space, or a more deep-seated fear with an unknown cause. Whatever […]