Dr. Neals personal philosophy of Practice is to provide the highest quality and comprehensive care to his patients. He emphasizes Cosmetic Dentistry and excellent care from childhood through the senior years in a wholesome family environment.
From 1991 to 1994 Dr. Neal served as a Commissioned Officer with the United States Public Health Service. He served under the Surgeon General of the United States in the Indian Health Service as well as the Federal Bureau of Prisons. During his time as a Commissioned Officer he completed Casualty Treatment Training and Forensics at the Naval Hospital in San Diego and an Advanced Dental Training Course in Orthodontics at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. He is a member of the Texas Dental Association with service on the Peer Review Committee of the Capital Area Dental Society. He is a Past President for the Peer Review Committee as well. Dr. Neal has practiced Dentistry for over 23 years in the central Texas area. He enjoys the strong relationship he has established with his patients. He and his Staff provide a warm family atmosphere in a State of the Art Dental office in West Lake Hills, a suburb of Austin, Texas. The most current technology is available including:
Dental implants are a permanent and appealing solution to replace missing or extracted teeth. They are better than other alternatives like bridges because no additional teeth need to be altered to place the new tooth.
The entire implant process is performed over the course of a few months. The first part of the process is to install the implant itself, where a screw is placed into the jaw bone. An incision is made in the gum so that the implant can be inserted. Multiple implants can be placed at once if necessary. After the implants are placed the gums are sutured.
The implant must be allowed about 3-6 months to heal, and during this time the jaw bone will form around the implant in a process called osseointegration. During this healing time you can have temporary crowns installed so that you can eat and speak normally and maintain a proper aesthetic appearance for your smile.
After the implant has healed it is time to place an abutment on the implant. The abutment serves as the base for your new tooth. One this is placed an impression of the abutment is taken and is used to create your permanent restoration. Some offices have an onsite lab to create the crown, but others will have to send it to an outside lab. Once the restoration is completed you can return to the office to attach the restoration permanently. Your smile will look just like it used to, and after a short period of getting used to the implant it will feel just like one of your own teeth.
While at our office, we make sure that you receive the highest level of service and ensure that our dental work is of the highest quality. To ensure that you maintain great oral health, this level of quality needs to extend into your personal oral hygiene routine. We can help you establish a dental hygiene routine that will keep your teeth healthy and white. If you have any questions about your current hygiene plan please ask us.
Your teeth are not the only important part of your mouth. Your gums are essential to oral hygiene as well. We can provide periodontal cleanings and treatment, or refer you to one of our recommended specialists. Please let us know if you have any questions.