Hello! I’m Scott Elrod, DDS, of Distinctive Dental Services – Dr. Scott Elrod in Lake Jackson. I have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry since 1998. Today’s post focuses on malocclusion or a bad bite. Malocclusion is the dental term for a problem in the way your top and bottom teeth come together. The… Read more »
Posts Categorized: General Dentist
Want To Perk Up Your Smile?
To enhance your smile, all you need to do is pick up the phone and make an appointment with Distinctive Dental Services – Dr. Scott Elrod. A Smile You Want to Show Off A whiter smile can change your life dramatically. Many of our patients feel more self-assured in personal and professional settings with their… Read more »
How To Choose A Dentist (Consider Convenience)
The American Dental Association offers some counsel on how to choose a dentist, and when you do, please consider Distinctive Dental Services – Dr. Scott Elrod in the Lake Jackson, Texas region. Here are some things you should think about: Extended Hours? Life can be busy. Fitting in a dentist appointment shouldn’t upend your schedule…. Read more »
Unexpected Stress? Don’t Forget Your Smile
When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. Not every stressor is negative. A new baby, marriage, career,… Read more »
FAQs: Pediatric Dental Sedation
Distinctive Dental Services – Dr. Scott Elrod provides sedation options when needed for our young patients. Here are answers to the most frequent questions about pediatric sedation dentistry. Is sedation safe for kids? Nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation are safe for children when administered by experienced professionals. Certified pediatric dentists, oral and maxillofacial… Read more »
Live Better With Dental Implants
Ill-fitting dentures can result in more problems for denture wearers than they solve. If you live with loose dentures, you probably regard them as a necessary evil. Though they certainly look more attractive than a toothless mouth, in practical terms they leave much to be desired because they impact two fundamental activities: eating and talking…. Read more »
Treatment For Sensitive Teeth
For those individuals who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Distinctive Dental Services – Dr. Scott Elrod is here for you. Dr. Scott Elrod has been treating this common trouble since 1998. Incorrect brushing and over-brushing can bring about receding gums, which leads to… Read more »
Affordable Teeth Whitening?
If you are like most web users, you have probably spotted the multitude of ads for ‘free teeth whitening kits’. Some show a ‘real Angleton mom’ who discovered a ‘tooth whitening secret’. Others assure you that their system is the one that ‘Pearland dentists don’t want you to know about’. Many contain a link to… Read more »
Tooth Tips For Traveling
If you are planning to take an extended vacation or business trip soon, I recommend you examine your dental needs. It’s always a good idea to have a checkup with your dentist prior to leaving on long vacations, especially if your trip is taking you to under-developed areas without adequate dental care options. This quick… Read more »
Preventive Dentistry At Distinctive Dental Services
At Distinctive Dental Services in Lake Jackson, we have a prevention-oriented philosophy of dental care. Perhaps you have a beautiful smile and want to prevent tooth decay. Perhaps you have a mouth full of fillings – and no one wants to add another one to their collection. Your first step toward dental health begins with a… Read more »
