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From 1836 to 1845, Texas was its own independent nation, and it is the only state to have joined the U.S. through treaty rather than territorial annexation. Today, it is home to nearly 28 million people, making it the second most populous state (next to California) as well as the second largest (next to Alaska). Known as the Lone Star State, Texas’ independence and spirit has persevered throughout its history, and today’s Texans continue to do things their way. When it comes to dental health care, that means offering families across the state highly affordable alternatives to dental insurance through direct plans. Provided by your dentist in partnership with Doctors Network, a direct dental plan guarantees significant savings on all treatments that your dentist and oral health specialists provide, and it works whether or not you already have insurance coverage.

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Texans like to tackle things head on, which happens to be the best way to take care of your dental health. Being proactive with regular checkups and cleanings helps prevent dental issues from developing or growing worse. However, over 19% of people in Texas do not have insurance, which can make paying for routine dental care sometimes difficult. The good news is that Doctors Network helps families across Texas remain as proactive as possible by keeping the costs of dental health care low. Checkups and cleanings are only $25 per visit under the network’s direct dental plan. Also, the costs for treatments such as teeth-whitening, Invisalign®, tooth-colored fillings, porcelain crowns, dental implants, and more are all drastically reduced by up to 90%.

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Texas residents pride themselves on their independence, and direct dental plans with Doctors Network can help them better care for their oral health, whether or not they have insurance. To find out more about the benefits of direct dental plans, speak with your dentist about Doctors Network during your next appointment. You can also find a dentist who is already in the network and operates near you by visiting the Doctors Network website at www.doctorsnetwork.com.

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    Prestigious Smiles Dentistry
    14119 Stuebner Airline Rd, Houston, TX 77069 
    17.93 miles near Porter
    phone

    (281) 880-6666

    review by Kristina O.

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    Normally, I hate going to the dentist, but I love going to Prestigious Smiles Dentistry in Houston, TX! Dr. Zarghouni and her staff are so warm and gentle. The office is beautiful, and they have a TV you can watch. But the best part about this dental practice is the people who work there. From the receptionist to the hygienists to Dr. Zarghouni herself, everyone is so amazing. If they accept your insurance, make them your new dental family!

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    Bimal Mehta, DDS
    5802 Val Verde St, Suite 190, Houston, TX 77057 
    29.39 miles near Porter
    phone

    (713) 489-0914

    review by Nadia K.

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    I love Dr. Mehta! It is a small dentist practice in Houston, TX, so I never feel rushed, and they treat you like family here. I always feel comfortable here. They don’t have the best hours, but I have always been able to make an appointment for one or two weeks beforehand. Dr. Mehta is knowledgeable and friendly, and so are his dental tech and assistant. The office is spotless and never too cold or too warm, which is a problem I see a lot of medical offices have. They have large windows that let in a lot of natural light. I’ve already recommended this place to all my friends and family.

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    4K Dentistry
    21434 Provincial Blvd, Katy, TX 77450 
    38.01 miles near Porter
    phone

    (281) 398-4369

    review by Amy P.

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    This Katy dentist office did a tooth extraction for me. The staff and office are all very nice. Dr. Kuti’s top priority was my comfort and he made sure I was numb before doing the procedure. I felt almost no pain. They called me the next day to make sure I was doing OK and to see if I had any questions. They emailed follow-up home care instructions, which have been very helpful. They’ve provided great care from the moment I walked and even into the next day with the follow up. I can’t recommend them enough. Thank you!

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    Heritage Dental
    23945 Franz Rd. Ste A, Katy, TX 77493 
    39.2 miles near Porter
    phone

    (281) 764-9795

    review by Zach R.

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    Dr. Nguyen is a dentist at Heritage Dental in Katy, TX, and I must say, he’s truly incredible! He will not try to talk you into work you don’t need, and he’s attentive and careful. His staff is very warm and clearly good at what they do. It took me years to find a dentist who didn’t try to talk me into getting a deep cleaning. Since those aren’t covered by my dental insurance, I didn’t want it, but a few dentists insisted. I went along with it, but it left me with yellow, pitted teeth. After looking at my teeth, Dr. Nguyen questioned why they ever wanted to do a deep cleaning to begin with. Though the other dentists damaged my teeth, he told me he would make my smile as good as new. And after about a half hour of brushing and scraping, my teeth looked white again! My bank account and my mouth were very pleased! Not only are they great, but they’re always so timely. I’ve never had to wait for my appointments!

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    Texas City Family Dentistry
    3891 E League City Parkway, League City, TX 77573 
    42.29 miles near Porter
    phone

    (409) 938-1700

    Who is Dr. Brent Patterson DDS?
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    Dr. Brent Patterson is always excited by technological advances in the field of dentistry and is thrilled to be able to incorporate the latest dental technologies and techniques into his practice. He graduated from Texas City High School in 1989 and then attended Texas A&M University to earn his biomedical science degree. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from UT Health Science Center Dental School in 1997. Two years later in 1999, Dr. Patterson opened his practice in Texas City. In 2005, he opened his second location in League City. Both offices have moved to larger locations since then, in 2016 and 2013 respectively. When he is not working with patients in the office, Dr. Patterson is researching Sleep Dentistry and finding ways to incorporate new Sleep Dentistry discoveries into his own work. He is one of the only dentists in the area qualified to help patients unwilling or unable to use a CPAP machine. Dr. Patterson is a member of the 9th District Dental Society.

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I need a couple of extractions and a partial plate,I live in Carlisle and have Aetna ins,where can I go?

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Removing Four wisdom teeth.

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I had a terrible experience at my last dentist he was awful 😖 he left pieces of tooth in my mouth when he was supposed to do full extraction part of my top & bottom gums are swelled & very painful I have to be put to sleep to have these pieces of teeth removed please help me I can't even wear my dentures or eat with out being painful 😢

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I need one molar extracted part of it is broken

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I currently have some pretty bad decay and my teeth keep breaking off at the gum line or close to under the gum light I'm 46 years now and 20 years ago I participated in sum let's say bad things and now 15 years latter the damage is done or almost done with my teeth at first it was no big deal but the past 3 to 6 months my teeth have been breaking at gum line on my teeth in the back of my mouth but recently it been doing exposing of enamel in return exposes the pulp n the teeth it's been a unbelievable painfully time and they all are showing cavity as well as decay and I need to see a dentist like a month ago so I need emergency dental extraction on 4 to 6 teeth and like to go ahead and pull the rest and see what my options are

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I need to have a wisdom tooth extracted and need to find an oral surgeon who is in-network for Guardian Dental Insurance.

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Oral surgeons in my area for tooth extractions

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pulling teeth and fillings and other dental work

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My mouth is all cut up from my broken teeth I only have six on the top and about 10 on the bottom I need them all extracted and dentures is the only thing that I can afford at this time can you possibly make it to where it would my insurance would cover the cost evidence nothing special but I have to be put to sleep for the pooling

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Tooth extraction or tooth removal is classified into two main types: simple extractions and surgical extractions. Understanding the difference between these types can help you prepare for your procedure. 1. Simple Extraction: This method of tooth extraction is performed on a tooth that is fully erupted in the mouth and can be removed with dental forceps with relative ease. After administering a topical anesthetic and then local anesthetic (Novocaine) to numb the area, the dentist or oral surgeon loosens the tooth by luxating it with an instrument called a straight elevator and then removes it with surgical forceps. Simple dental extraction is typically performed without the need to cut the gum, which is called raising a gingival flap in technical terminology, which is the process of making an incision in the gum and then separating the entire thickness of the gum away from the underlying bone, thereby exposing the actual jaw bone under it. This is done usually for teeth that are carious, damaged, or need to be extracted for orthodontic reasons. 2. Surgical Extraction: Surgical tooth extractions are more complex and are considered for teeth that are not easily accessible, such as impacted wisdom teeth (3rd molars) or teeth that have very little clinical crown left of them. Root tips also need to be surgically exposed sometimes. This method involves making the aforementioned incision in the gum tissue to expose the tooth and the underlying bone. The tooth may be cut into smaller pieces for easy removal. Sometime it is even required to truph the bone surrounding the roots (alveolar bone). Truphing the bone is the process of cutting the alveolar bone around the tooth to loosen the roots further, usually done on roots that are significantly curved or ankylosed (adhered to the bone). Surgical dental extraction is usually performed under local anesthesia, but sedation options are also available usually for wisdom teeth removal or high anxiety patients. Surgical tooth extraction may be needed for impacted teeth that are deeply embedded in the jawbone.

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