Premier Woodlands cosmetic dentist assures 'fear of the dentist is a thing of the past'

THE WOODLANDS, Texas - Throughout history, each era has had a phrase that struck terror into the hearts of those who heard it. Medieval Europe had “the bubonic plague”, revolutionary France had “the guillotine”, Civil War soldiers had “gangrene”, and modern civilization has the root canal. Certainly, in modern times, few words have had the power to make full-grown men tremble as the words “root canal”. However, Dr. Guy Lewis – the premier dentist in The Woodlands, Texas– is quick to assure his patients that modern technology and techniques have made a trip to the Texas Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry less like a visit to a medieval torture chamber and more like a day at the spa.

“Since the advent of modern dentistry, the root canal has been considered one of the most feared procedures,” Lewis said. “Horror stories may still abound, but we have intentionally invested in state of the art technology and amenities to ensure that every patient sees fear of the dentist as a thing of the past.” Patients at Dr. Lewis’ office will experience such amenities as massage chairs, wireless noise-cancelling headphones for music, television and movie programming, aromatherapy and memory foam pillows. With intravenous sedation, patients even have the option to have dental work done in their sleep.

A root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or infected. During a root canal procedure, the nerve of the tooth is removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. Over fifteen million root canals are performed each year in the United States alone. While the number of procedures has remained consistent over the decades, Lewis observed, their severity has been greatly reduced. Today’s root canal tends to be virtually painless.

“Back in the 1970s and 1980s, dentists used anesthetic that would not fully keep patients from feeling pain,” Lewis said. “Patients would have to return for multiple excruciating visits, and after each treatment would be laid up for hours or days. Today, however, technology like what we use at the Texas Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry – such as computer imagery, smaller and more flexible instruments, and the use of digital x-rays – means that only one office visit is needed, not three or four, and that recovery typically concludes in hours, not days.”

Root canals are one of the numerous full-service dental and orthodontic services Dr. Lewis and his staff offer. The Texas Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry is a one-stop-shop for the whole family’s lifetime of dental needs, from professional cleanings, orthodontics and family dentistry to complete smile makeovers.

For more than three decades, Dr. Guy Lewis has been creating beautiful, confident, healthy smiles for patients from all over the globe. As a founder and accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Lewis is a respected and sought-after leader in the field of cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Lewis has served as the official cosmetic dentist for the Houston Rockets, Astros, Dynamo, and Aeros; he has also transformed the smiles of many well-known figures, including pageant contestants for Miss Texas, Miss Teen Texas and Miss Hawaiian Tropic. At the Texas Center for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, Dr. Lewis and his staff at the Texas Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry provide services catered for the entire lifetime of a family’s dental needs, including professional teeth cleanings, teeth whitening, fillings, implants, root canals, crowns, veneers, and full smile makeovers. The spa-like atmosphere and state-of-the-art technology make going to the dentist an exceptional experience, free of pain and hassle. The Texas Center for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry is located in the Woodlands, Texas. For more information on location and hours, or to make an appointment, call 281-602-3920 or visit www.lovethatsmile.com.