Summit Dental Center is warning Houstonian women about the studies and correlations between continuous oral hygiene and the reduction of cardiovascular problems in women later on life. The study, taken by an online journal called “Health Economics,” showed that continued dental care by women greatly reduced the risk of cardiovascular diseases, heart attacks, and strokes in women in a causal type way. Further studies by the esteemed UC Berkeley backed up the findings with years of research on the subject of women and cardiovascular health. The studies definitely indicated that women who attended regular dental checkups and practiced balanced oral care daily had a significantly lower instance of any cardiovascular disease or trauma.
We at Summit Dental Center just wanted you ladies to know about this because it clearly defines the overall link and importance that healthy oral care is to the rest of our body. So, ladies, if it has been awhile since your last dental appointment, please take the time to call Summit Dental Center today. We now have Six Houston locations to serve you more conveniently.
At Summit Dental Center, we are certainly doing our part for Houstonian women.
Now we ask you ladies: Are you doing yours?

Yes…Flouride in water is supposed to make your enamel stronger, your teeth decay at a much slower rate, and thus you see less Dental bills later on in life. But it must be done at birth in the earlier stages as “Your fluoridation exposure at birth is affecting your tooth loss in your 40s and 50s, regardless of what your fluoridation exposure was like when you were 20 and 30 years old.” – According to Matthew Neidell, a Columbia University Professor.
IN fact, this study also went on to say in the State of Louisiana they did a Medicaid Study where for every 1$ the state put into water fluoridation they saw 38$ less in Teeth Care.
That’s quite a turnaround in dollars and cents.
Talk to us at Summit Dental center for your child’s dental needs. Let’s start protecting them early, together, so the teeth are realized to their fullest potential -
because so much is riding on those smiles….

Summit has been one of Houston’s most premiere pediatric dentists for over a decade from Cleanings to Tooth Extractions to Oral Surgery. But did you know that Summit is one of Houston’s largest providers of Orthodontics so when you think of Braces…

Summit is clearly at the forefront of Houston’s complete dentistry care for both Pediatric Orthodontics to Adult Orthodontics. Don’t just take our word for it – read patient testimonials from years of our personal satisfaction in Houston.

Our on-site dental professionals have been serving this city for over 10 years strong with a wide arrange of specialties. There are even 6 more convenient locations now to serve you in a faster manner and help getting you to us through the Houston traffic .

Make your appointment now.
Our on-site staff is waiting to assist you.

Summit Dentists in Houston, Texas want to educate their community about teeth and how they work!

1. Millions of people can crack a walnut with their teeth.  While many adults apply 20-40 pounds of pressure when their teeth make contact there are millions of people that can exert up to 250 pounds of pressure.
2. Bulimia and Acid Reflux wear away tooth enamel.
3. Swimming in overly chlorinated pools can cause tooth and gum erosion.  Be sure to brush with a fluoride toothpaste before and after taking a dip in the pool to help keep your teeth strong.
4. Soda and Citrus can be abrasive to tooth enamel. Phosphoric acid in soda and citric acid in citrus drinks can cause tooth enamel corrosion and the sugar in the drinks can cause cavities.
5. Most people don’t realize that they have bad breath.  Using dental floss or a tongue scrapper, sniff either the floss or the scrapper. If your mouth is clean there won’t be a bad odor.
6.  Infection and trauma can cause tooth enamel defects.  High fevers, taking antibiotics, nutritional deficiencies and other trauma can cause tooth enamel abnormality.
7. 80% of Americans that are over 35 have gum disease.  It can be anything from gingivitis to something more serious that effects the bone.
8. One in four adults over 60 has lost all of his or her teeth.  Its important to maintain good oral hygiene, brush twice a day and attend your regular dentist appointments.

We all know that there are many foods out there that will negatively effect your teeth but, have you ever wondered which foods will help promote a smile full of healthy pearly whites???
Summit Dentists in Houston, Texas are dedicated to educating their patients on foods that keep teeth healthy and why.
Green Tea- Containing poly-phenols and antioxidants prevent plaque from adhering to your teeth. It also has potential for reducing bad breath because tea hinders bacteria growth.
Milk and Yogurt- These unsweetened products have low acidity which means less erosion. They are also a good source of calcium, calcium is the main element of teeth and bones.
Cheese-It has a high calcium and phosphate content which balances your mouth’s ph, maintains and restores tooth enamel, and kills bacteria that causes cavities and gum disease.
Fruits- Apples, strawberries, citrus fruits and kiwi and high in vitamin C which plays a very important roll in the health of your gum tissue.
Vegetables- Pumpkin, carrots, sweet potatoes and broccoli are all high in vitamin A. Vitamin A is necessary for the production of tooth enamel.

This really just scratches the surface on tooth healthy food but keep this in mind to maintain a healthy smile!

There has been a lot of talk about weather to offer Botox injections in Dentists offices’, some have called it ridiculous while others believe it can be used to manage pain for dental conditions such as TMJ.  Summit Dentists have 6 locations in the greater Houston area, have been apart of the Dental Industry for many years and have heard all of the pros and cons on this particular topic.  While Botox is usually associated with cosmetic surgeons, dentists are bona fide medical professionals and this is not considered to be outside the scope of their expertise.  However, many people speculate that a dentist should continue to serve their patients by focusing on what they are trained to do.  If you are considering having cosmetic injections it doesn’t matter where you go as long as you are making your decision as an informed consumer and you go to medical professional who has gone through the proper training. Do your research and ask questions!