Dr. Tieken and team want to know: What will you remember about 2009?

The year is almost over, and as Dr. Tieken and his team reflect on the year that was, we’d like to ask all our patients: what was memorable about 2009 for you, and what are you looking forward to in 2010? Do you have a New Year’s resolution, or any exciting plans for the coming year?

Have a safe and happy New Year's Eve, from Dr. Tieken and the rest of the team at Tieken Smiles!

Dr. Tieken is now on Twitter!

You probably already knew we have a Facebook fan page, but did you know Dr. Tieken and his team are now on Twitter?

We'll be tweeting as often as possible and would love if you'd "follow" us!

Happy Tuesday!

The Tieken team meets with author Gary Kadi

Recently, Dr. Tieken and his team attended a seminar with Gary Kadi, a respected adviser to dental team leaders around the world. Gary's ground-breaking, world renowned book, "Million Dollar Dentistry," is distributed in 37 countries with over 35,000 copies in 5 editions.

Gary, whose mission is to "enhance the quality of life for dentists, team members, and the patients they serve," had a lot of interesting things to say, and as a team, we love learning more about people and dentistry. We are also following Gary on our Twitter page (@tiekensmiles)

Tieken Smiles in the Community

Did you know Dr. Tieken and his team are involved in their community? Every November and December we donate toothbrushes and toothpaste to local churches for families in need of dental supplies.

Dr. Tieken is also involved with the Give Back a Smile program, a charitable foundation founded through the AACD that restores broken and damaged teeth of domestic violence survivors.

For a complete list of the programs the team at Tieken Smiles is involved with, you can visit our the "Giving Back to the Community" page on our web site. And be sure to keep checking our blog for new updates on what we're doing in the community!

Happy Friday!

Patient reviews for Dr. Tieken

J. Derek Tieken DDS, serving League City and surrounding areas, has been receiving some great patient reviews lately! Check out what our current patients are saying about Dr. Tieken and his team!

"Skill, professionalism, office surroundings, staff, caring attitudes." ~ Jan S.

"Friendly and modern. It is unlike any other dentist office I have been to. Dr. Tieken took time with me... answered all my questions!" ~ Daniel P.

"Exceptional patient care. Always on time with my appointments. I do not have to wait." ~ Christopher M.

"He's very professional and I know that whatever he suggests is the truth. It is obvious he has a passion for what he does and the concern for the patient's outcome in dental health." ~ Linda M.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is almost here, and we are thankful for all our wonderful patients and friends that make each day extraordinary!

Since the holiday season is about to begin, what are you thankful for?

Share a response in the comments section, or head over to our Facebook Fan Page to join the conversation!

Happy Thanksgiving,

--Dr. Derek Tieken

Is Invisalign® Really Customized for Each Patient?

Yes, it is, and that’s part of what makes it work. To find out if you are the right candidate for Invisalign treatment, the first thing we do is to take an impression of your teeth as they are now and digitize it. Using special software, we look at the current positioning of your teeth and compare it to the way your teeth should look.

Next we use special software to map out the exact path your teeth will take from the beginning of your treatment to the end. Based on the results, a set of custom aligners are created just for your teeth. Throughout the course of treatment, you will be required to wear these clear, removable aligners one at a time; each one moving your teeth closer and closer to their final, perfectly aligned position. And since the aligners are virtually invisible, nobody around you will even know you are wearing braces!

Dr. Tieken is a certified Invisalign provider. If you have questions about Invisalign, or would like to find out if you are a candidate for Invisalign treatment, give us a call at 281-334-4944.

Keeping you safe this cold & flu season, from Dr. Tieken

Traditionally cold and flu season starts in Fall, but this year it seems to have started much earlier and with the number of patients canceling appointments because of flu and H1N1 symptoms our office is taking additional precautions to help prevent the spread of germs.

To promote a healthy and clean environment, we give a great deal of attention to sanitation and sterilization in our office at all times as well as following all requirements for sterilizing instruments and work surfaces.

For the protection of other patients and staff, we always ask that patients reschedule their appointments if they have any type of cold or illness that can infect others.

Maintaining and protecting oral hygiene equipment is also important this flu season. To protect your toothbrush from bacteria follow these steps:

• Wash your hands before and after brushing
• Allow the brush to air dry after each use, harmful bacteria dies after being exposed to oxygen
• Store the toothbrush in an upright position to allow water to drain and dry faster
• Replace toothbrush after every cold or flu or every 3-4 months when bristles appear worn

Hope this helps! Give us a call if you have any questions! Stay healthy this cold and flu season!

--Dr. Tieken and staff

Meet Dr. Tieken

Dr. Tieken’s passion for the fine art of dentistry, your "Best Care," and exceptional services is creating endless smiles around town! A native of the Bay Area, he and his team have served thousands of families, offering state-of-the-art dentistry since 1990. Dr. Tieken graduated from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston and offers local residents the latest skills and technologies available in the field!

Dr. Tieken is proud to have been named as a top dentist by the Consumers Group and recognized by H Texas Houston’s Magazine & Bay Area Houston Magazine on their Best Dentist list for the past 9 years. His affiliations include the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Greater Houston District Dental Society. He is also a Graduate of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. On a more personal note, Dr. Tieken enjoys his free time boating, playing golf and tennis, and taking family dates with his wife and daughter.