This is the philosophy we operate under at Crown Dentistry. We cant imagine feeling fulfilled without having a family of pleased patients. We truly enjoy spending time getting to know you and the story behind your smileits why we pursued our professions and why we work hard to keep current on ways to make your experiences more comfortable and convenient. The greatest rewards we receive as your dental care providers are your genuine, happy, healthy smiles, and hearing that weve changed the way you feel about visiting the dentist!
Dr. Hawkins is a proud Texan from the great city of McAllen. She is a 2005 graduate of Texas Tech University where she received her B.S. in Biology and minor in Chemistry. She later went on to earn her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from The University of Texas School of Dentistry Houston. Dr. Hawkins mission is to help patients achieve optimal oral health through education, prevention techniques, and cosmetic and restorative dentistry.
Dr. Hawkins is a two-time All-American in tennis and enjoys her time off at the nearest lake or on the beach. She has two adorable dogs, Raider, a German Shepherd, and Dak, a Pomeranian. Dr. Hawkins is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Texas Dental Association, Texas Academy of General Dentistry, and is a Fellow of the International Dental Implant Association. Dr. Hawkins is also certified by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics on the use and administration of Botox and dermal filler injectables.
Vicki was born and raised in the Texas Panhandle (Pampa) and resided there until she went to college. She received her Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing from Texas State University in 1988, moved to Kilgore, TX, then received her Associates degree in Dental Hygiene in 1993 from Tyler Junior College. She attends continuing education courses each year, is certified in CPR, has OSHA training, and has served on the Greater Fort Worth Dental Hygiene Board. Her favorite part of being part of the Crown Dentistry team is meeting new people and helping them reach optimal oral health. When shes not in the office, she likes walking, gardening, and spending time with her family. Vicki has been married since 1993 and has two teenage daughters that cheerlead at their high school. She loves to travel, shop, and occasionally cook. Shes very happy to be part of the Crown Dentistry family because its such a caring environment, and says that Dr. Hawkins is always striving for perfection.
Crown Dentistry’s main priority as your trusted oral health practitioners is to ensure your mouth is free from infection, disease, and pain—this includes emotional pain. We offer cosmetic dentistry services because we want you to see your smile the way we do: beautiful!
It might sound like an exaggeration when we say the appearance of your smile may be a source of emotional pain, but for people that keep their lips tight when photographed or cover their mouths when laughing, its no stretch of the truth. In fact, smiling and laughing causes your brain to release endorphins, also known as your happiness chemicals, so if youre holding back from these good feelings because you dont like your smile, it can absolutely affect your emotional health. If youve ever contemplated having a cosmetic dental procedure done but didnt pursue it, wed love to help you see it isnt scary, inaccessible, or with the purpose of making you look like someone elseits all about revealing your own dazzling smile.
Veneers began as a temporary way to make celebrity smiles sparkle on screen. With time and technology, theyve become a permanent procedure thats offered in dental offices across the nation. At Crown Dentistry, we place customized porcelain and zirconia veneers.
If youd like to see a bright, white smile in under an hour, we can provide an in-office GLO Science treatment and send you home with a maintenance kit meant to make those results last longer. GLO stands for Guided Light Optics, which combines light and heat in a closed-system mouthpiece to boost the gels stain-lifting power.
If you love the look of veneers but need a less permanent solution that works with your budget, bonding could be right for you. Your smile can be made brighter, smoother, and more even with a mixture of tooth-colored composite resin and porcelain thats molded to your teeth. Dr. Hawkins will harden the sculpted mixture with an LED light, then polish it to perfection. Bonding requires minimal prep, if any, and will last longer with diligent care.
If youre not happy with the appearance of your gumline, whether it feels or looks uneven or seems to hide more of your teeth than it shows, it can be shaped to show more of your beautiful crowns. The process of gum contouring usually only requires a local anesthetic and one visit, and your results will be immediate. Your mouth is fast to heal, but youll want to be gentler than usual during brushing and flossing for a few weeks after gum contouring.