Melissa Dental has had a strong reputation for providing a unique, personalized experience for each individual patient. Our dentists and staff want you to feel welcomed, comfortable, and well taken care of when you chose to visit our dental practice in Melissa. Here are just a few things that set us apart from the rest!
Here at Melissa Dental & Orthodontics, we love being part of your community. We think of ourselves as more than just your dental health providers, but also as your caring neighbors. We want to make your day brighter and make you feel great about your bright smile.
From contests, to special events for our patients, our goal is to make you feel like a welcome part of our dental family. We love building personal connections with our patients, and it shows in everything we do.
Dr. Robert W. Allen received his B.S. in Biology from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. He went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Louisiana State University. Dr. Allen is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and is Invisalign certified. Dr. Allen has always wanted to be a dentist and help people. He enjoys getting to know his patients and ensuring they have a positive and comfortable experience
Dr. Steven Blackburn earned his B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Dallas. He then earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Baylor College of Dentistry graduating first in his class. After practicing for three years as a general dentist, Dr. Blackburn entered the orthodontic residency program at the University of Detroit Mercy earning both a M.S and a certificate in orthodontics. Dr. Blackburns first interest in orthodontics began after being so impressed with the smile transformation
Dr. K. Scott Williams is originally from Commerce, Texas. He completed his undergraduate work at Texas A&M University before receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas Dental Branch Houston. Combining his extensive education with his many years of dental practice experience, Dr. Williams performs in-house oral surgery services for patients in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex areas. Through his conservative approach to treatment, Dr. Williams values the opportunity to provide patients with anxiety-free extractions in the
As a little girl, Dr. Helena Cho had always known she wanted to work in healthcare. After finishing her bachelors degree at Bryn Mawr College, she continued towards her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry. While pursuing her education, Dr. Cho quickly fell in love with dentistry! She appreciates that her dental profession allows her to explore many of the same aspects of the healthcare industry. Today, she most enjoys treating oral caries and
Cosmetic dentistry has become very popular in the last several years, not only due to the many advances in cosmetic dental procedures and materials available today, but also because patients are becoming more and more focused on improving their overall health. This includes dental prevention and having a healthier, whiter, more radiant smile.
There are many cosmetic dental procedures available to improve your teeth and enhance your smile. Depending on your particular needs, cosmetic dental treatments can change your smile dramatically, from restoring a single tooth to having a full mouth make-over. Ask your dentist how you can improve the health and beauty of your smile with cosmetic dentistry.
Teeth Whitening:Bleaching lightens teeth that have been stained or discolored by age, food, drink, and smoking. Teeth darkened as a result of injury or taking certain medications can also be bleached, but the effectiveness depends on the degree of staining present.
Composite (tooth-colored) Fillings:Also known as bonding, composite fillings are now widely used instead of amalgam (silver) fillings to repair teeth with cavities, and also to replace old defective fillings. Tooth-colored fillings are also used to repair chipped, broken, or discolored teeth. This type of filling is also very useful to fill in gaps and to protect sensitive, exposed root surfaces caused by gum recession.
Porcelain Veneers:Veneers are thin custom-made, tooth-colored shells that are bonded onto the fronts of teeth to create a beautiful individual smile. They can help restore or camouflage damaged, discolored, poorly shaped, or misaligned teeth. Unlike crowns, veneers require minimal tooth structure to be removed from the surface of the tooth.
Porcelain Crowns (caps):A crown is a tooth-colored, custom-made covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. Crowns protect and strengthen teeth that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations. They are ideal for teeth that have large, fractured or broken fillings and also for those that are badly decayed.
Dental Implants:Dental implants are artificial roots that are surgically placed into the jaw to replace one or more missing teeth. Porcelain crowns, bridges, and dentures can be made specifically to fit and attach to implants, giving a patient a strong, stable, and durable solution to removable dental appliances.
Orthodontics:Less visible and more effective brackets and wires are making straightening teeth with orthodontics much more appealing to adult patients. Also, in some cases, teeth may be straightened with custom-made, clear, removable aligners that require no braces.