High-Tech Dentists for Life’s Simple Pleasures

Missing a tooth or teeth does more than just have an impact on your smile. It affects your overall health, as well. When you lose a tooth, the body naturally causes your jawbone to begin deteriorating. This jawbone atrophy causes your face to appear shrunken, which can leave you looking older than you are. Dental implants are the most effective solution for replacing the root of a lost tooth, stopping jawbone deterioration in the process. Implants also provide a stable foundation for a variety of aesthetic restorations such as dental crowns, bridges, and implant-supported dentures.

For patients missing a full arch of teeth, All-on-4 implants offer a number of benefits compared to traditional implants. To qualify for traditional implants, patients must have sufficient jaw bone density to support the titanium base of the implant. This may require a bone graft depending on the severity of the atrophy, which can extend the treatment timeline by three to six months. In contrast, all-on-4 implants can be performed on patients who lack enough jaw bone density to receive traditional implants. They can be placed in less time and can also slow and even halt the process of jawbone atrophy. 

If your teeth have chips, cracks, discoloration, or asymmetry, porcelain veneers are an outstanding dental solution. These thin, translucent ceramic shells are made from medical-grade porcelain and cover the surface of the tooth to provide a dramatic cosmetic enhancement. These remarkable strong restorations can last 10 years or more with proper care. With today's state-of-the-art materials, veneers are virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth. Enhance your smile, feel more confident, and improve your life with porcelain veneers.

The goal of restorative dentistry is to diagnose, treat, and prevent oral health complications and disease, all while improving the overall functionality and structural integrity of your smile. Our dentists can provide number of dental services to address issues that affect your smile. Our practice uses high-quality materials for all of our restorations to ensure life-like and long-term results. If you have a number of oral issues that need to be addressed, our dental practice helps restore the health, function, comfort to your dental health so that you can achieve a healthy smile.

Dr. C. Mike Meek lectures across the nation, educating dental professionals about dental implants. He is a highly experienced dentist in Austin, TX, who focuses on the restorations, as well as cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Dr. Meek received his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Trinity University, San Antonio. After being accepted to all three Texas dental schools, he chose The University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School, San Antonio, where he graduated from in 1997. He is a member of regional and national associations such as the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and the Capital Area Dental Society.

Dr. David J. Tasch is regarded as one of the best dentists in Austin, TX. He has extensive experience with implant dentistry, designing restorations, and improving patient quality of life. He attending the University of Texas, earning a BA in Biology before moving on to The University of Texas Health and Science Center in San Antonio for dental school. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1997. Dr. Tasch is a member of of both national and regional associations including the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry and regularly attends continuing education courses to provide the best patient care possible.

Digital dental x-rays have a number of advantages over traditional x-rays. First and foremost, digital x-rays use much less ionizing radiation to capture images. The two-dimensional images take less time to process and can be instantly enhanced, providing a level of detail not possible with conventional x-ray images. The reduced timetable of processing and enhanced clarity of images means the team at 38th Street Dental can quickly review your x-rays. This minimizes the time you have to spend in the dentist's chair, allowing you to get on with your day with a healthier and brighter smile.

Dental cone beam computed tomography (CT) produces three dimensional images of your teeth, soft tissues, nerve pathways, and bone in a single scan. This allows our dentists to detect and diagnose any jaw disease, as well as a number of other issues that may be present with your teeth. Thanks to this incredible technology, our dentists can determine bone structure and tooth orientation so that we can provide you the best care for your personalized treatment plan.