Are you interested in starting the New Year off with a straighter smile? You can automatically save $500 and be entered to win an iPad! All you have to do is post what you like best about Dr. Tieken's office on our Facebook page to qualify!
Our staff at Tieken Smiles are happy to announce Dr. Derek Tieken was recognized as a "Texas Super Doctor" in the December edition of Texas Monthly Magazine. Dr. Tieken was the the only Bay Area dentist recognized this month!
Now through December 20th, share your experience with us on Facebook to receive $500 off your Invisalign treatment and a chance to win an iPad! We will have a drawing on December 20th!
Happy Veteran's Day! This holiday season at Dr. Tieken's office, we are hosting a Food and Toy Drive!! Please join us in helping underprivileged families in the Bay Area by donating non-perishable food items and new toys! Your generous donations will be brought to needy families personally.
Good morning friends! We are so close to being able to give out our fun prizes and introducing more giveaways! Currently, we are at 486 Facebook fans - we are looking for just 14 more people who "like" us!!!
Dr. Derek Tieken and our staff would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year reminder that it's high time to schedule your dental visits so you optimize your benefit.
October is here, and for our staff at the office of Derek Tieken, that means only one thing: National Dental Health Month.
Hey, moms and dads! Focusing on your kids' teeth and oral health so much that you're neglecting your own? If you've been thinking about having your own set of perfect teeth, Dr. Derek Tieken and our staff can help! We are specially trained to offer an adult-friendly option for straightening teeth called Invisalign.
At the office of Dr. Derek Tieken, we know that gingivitis, which is the early stage of periodontal disease, can be difficult to recognize if you're not a trained dentist. Many people don't recognize the warning signs - bleeding and swollen gums - as a precursor to periodontal disease, also known as gum disease. This month, a national campaign is under way to raise awareness about gum health and periodontal disease, and we wanted to help do our part to spread the word!
Week after week, Dr. Derek Tieken and our creative staff at Tieken Smiles blog about important topics pertinent to dental care and your well-being, including innovative dental techniques we offer at our convenient League City office. 
National Smile Week is here, and at J. Derek Tieken DDS, that means the perfect opportunity to enjoy spontaneous moments of silliness all week long. Here are three ways you can enjoy National Smile Week.
Having to deal with a dental emergency during the summer while at work or on vacation is not something people often think about. And Dr. Tieken will tell you that being prepared can make the difference between saving or losing a tooth. If you're facing a dental emergency this summer, we want you to call us immediately or let us know on our Facebook page. If you need urgent treatment after hours, you can call our emergency number (please ask us for the number if you haven't already done so). We are always here to assist when your dental health is at risk. Below are tips on dealing with urgent dental situations; you may want to display this list on your refrigerator or store it near your emergency phone numbers for easy reference.
When considering treatment options, patients often ask Dr. Derek Tieken how Invisalign treatment is so different than getting braces at an orthodontist's office. Well, there are more reasons to smile about Invisalign than you may know. Invisalign, which is a series of removable aligners that are nearly invisible, manages to straighten your teeth just as effectively as traditional braces ... and improves your oral health. Here’s how Invisalign can help improve your health, while shaping your healthy, beautiful smile:
This upcoming Sunday - which happens to be Independence Day, of course - Dr. Derek Tieken and our staff will celebrate our nation's 234th birthday. For most folks, the Fourth of July is a chance to celebrate and commemorate America's Declaration of Independence. It's also a time for every American to pay homage to all our soldiers, past, present and future - who lost their lives in battle - and the brave servicemen- and women who place themselves in harm's way every day so that we may continue enjoy our freedoms.
Not too long ago, the American Dental Association discovered that a person's smile was important than their eyes, hair and body as the most important physical feature. That's no surprise to us, considering how much people spend each year on general and cosmetic dentistry annually.
The unofficial kickoff to summer—Memorial Day weekend—is two days away, and that means it's a time for Americans to remember all those who bravely fought and gave their lives for our country over the years.
Your smile says so much about you, but if you are not satisfied with the appearance of your smile, it may not be saying anything at all. At the dental practice of Dr. Derek Tieken, we want to help you achieve a beautiful, confident, aesthetic smile that says it all! 
In our continuing efforts to provide the most advanced technology and highest quality dental care, the office of J. Derek Tieken is proud to include the VELscope® Oral Cancer Screening System as an integral part of our comprehensive oral cancer screening program. Every hour of every day in the United States someone dies of oral cancer, which is the sixth most common diagnosed form of the disease. The 5-year survival rate is only 50 percent, and oral cancer is one of the few cancers whose survival rate has not improved.
In our age—and culture—where everyone's looks matter as much as anything, more and more folks want to look and feel great - and that means more and more people compulsively whitening their teeth. 
What makes for a beautiful smile? Dr. Tieken and our staff will tell you regular dental visits, brushing and flossing, not smoking, minimizing your intake of soda and coffee, among other things, will maximize your chances of achieving optimal oral health. In 2009, TotalBeauty released their list of the “14 Worst-Teeth Cities,” and our team at J. Derek Tieken DDS is sad to report Houston was chosen among the fourteen. 
Believe it or not, an estimated 80 percent of American adults currently have some form of gum disease. Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation to serious disease that result in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth. In gingivitis, the milder form of gum disease, infection leads to chronic inflammation—gums are swollen, red, and sometimes bleeding. In the worst of cases, teeth are lost.
Good news to report this Wednesday afternoon! People with big, happy smiles may actually out-live those who don’t, according to a new study at Wayne State University in Michigan. Dr. Derek Tieken has known for a long time that positive emotion has been linked to both physical and mental health, but researchers at the university did something quite interesting: they used information from the Baseball Register to look at photos of 230 players who began their baseball careers prior to 1950 and studied their smile intensity (wide smile, no smile or partial smile). The players' smile ratings were then compared with data from deaths that occurred from 2006 through last year. 
Before we forget about March and jump into April, our team, as well as Dr. Tieken, would like to remind that we celebrated March for one reason: National Nutrition Month. Every March, Dr. Tieken and thousands of dentists and hygienists around the nation celebrate this occasion, and this year was no different. This spring, we want you to think diabetes, obesity and periodontal disease, and how healthful eating and physical activity may improve periodontal health.
Dr. Derek Tieken wants to know: is dairy a major part of your diet? If not, it should be. A 2008 study from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) has found that regular consumption of dairy products, such as milk, cheese and yogurt, can lower your chances of contracting periodontal disease (also known as gum disease).
It’s almost spring. Tulips are blooming, the smell of freshly-cut grass is wafting from the nearest baseball field and world is awakening from its winter sleep. What a great time for a wedding! If you are gearing up for a wedding this spring, consider matching that white dress to a perfectly white smile!
Remember last week, when we blogged about February being American Heart Month? Well, February is also well-known for being National Children's Dental Health Month. Today, Dr. Tieken is here to tell you about the need for preventative oral care in kids. 
Did you know February is Heart Month? It’s a great time to take notice of the health of your heart, says Dr. Tieken. Cardiovascular disease remains American's number one killer, claiming more lives than the rest of major causes of death, according to the American Heart Association. Studies have shown a correlation between gum disease and heart disease, underscoring the importance of good oral health care. 
At the office of J. Derek Tieken, we embrace new technology, whether it's through the innovative treatments that we offer, our high-tech web site and social networks, or our modern office conveniently located in League City.
Dr. Tieken and our team know how important it is to protect your face. The spring and summer months bring an increase in outdoor activities and a greater chance of damaging your precious mouth and pearly whites. 
Dr. Derek Tieken understands not everyone is always thrilled to see the dentist. But we strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit by using the latest technology to deliver the most advanced and accurate cosmetic treatments available. We pride ourselves in delivering the highest quality cosmetic dental care, as well as providing patients with accurate information, answers to any questions they may have, and a comfortable, professional, safe environment to receive cosmetic treatments.
The team at Tieken Smiles has blogged about the advantage of Invisalign treatment in the past, and today thought we'd share a few helpful Invisalign tips.
Keeping your teeth clean and free of disease is a key part of maintaining your overall health, says Dr. Tieken. And that's why our office uses the Perio Tray®, a product marketed for the treatment of gum disease, and part of the Perio Protect System to help you achieve optimal health. The Perio Tray is used to administer the medicated solution Dr. Tieken prescribes for you, allowing it to reach deep crevices and pockets. Perio Tray has been approved by the FDA and is comfortable, convenient, and easy to use. 
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