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At Vivid Dental Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, our team of professionals, including Dr. Monti Harpalani, are available to help patients achieve the smiles they’ve always wanted. Whether a patient is seeking a more attractive smile or a healthier one, we can help with general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry for the entire family. Children and adults […]

Consider for a moment where whiteness appears in nature. Ice. Glaciers. Snow. There a reason cold and whiteness go so well together in nature, and there’s a reason cold and teeth whitening go together as well. The experts behind KöR Teeth Whitening agree that cold is the secret to the best teeth whitening treatments, and […]

Porcelain veneers are attached to the front surfaces of teeth. They are made of ceramic and look like thin shells. Providing an instant smile improvement, they are individually fabricated for each patient. Porcelain veneers are cosmetic dental enhancements produced from an advanced ceramic material that mimics the look of natural tooth enamel. Known to be […]

Did you know that your smile can influence not getting your dream job or getting an offer for that job? It sounds a little extreme, we know, but studies link first impressions to the appearance of your smile. Vivid Dental Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, located in Houston, TX, is here to help you! We create […]

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 […]

Over time food, tobacco, and poor oral hygiene can lead to discolored teeth. Because of this, teeth whitening has become one of the most common cosmetic treatments. With treatments available from over-the-counter toothpastes and whitening strips to professional whitening, patients have many ways to improve their smiles. Located in Houston, TX, Vivid Dental offers professional […]

Silver-colored amalgam fillings have been the standard in the United States for many years. While they were originally chosen for their affordability, strength, and durability, they can contain upwards of 50 percent mercury, which is a harmful toxin. At Vivid Dental, we do not use amalgam fillings and instead opt for composite resin fillings. These […]

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 […]

At Vivid Dental, patients in and around the area of Houston, Texas have access to a wide range of dental services. From simple examinations and cleanings to extensive smile makeovers, our practice is equipped with the latest technologies to achieve beautiful, healthy smiles. When patients are struggling with a severe toothache, they may need root […]

At Vivid Dental, our team of professionals are dedicated to helping others with enhancing their natural smiles. This includes providing treatments to save adult teeth whenever possible. There are situations that may lead patients to consider treatments such as root canal therapy. Dr. Monti Harpalani and his team can evaluate patients to determine if this […]

Patients in the Houston area who believe they could benefit from root canal therapy must first schedule a consultation with a dental team they know and trust. At Vivid Dental, Dr. Monti Harpalani and his team can assist with this and many other procedures that can be used to restore the health and wellness of […]

It used to be that patients with a brilliant, beautiful smile either had the money to seek a new Hollywood look or had to be born with a naturally perfect smile. Cosmetic dentistry can help patients even on a budget achieve a more attractive appearance. Many aesthetic services are readily available for our patients, which […]