Your Trusted Friendswood Dentist
With a name like Friendswood Dental Group, patients expect a certain level of thoughtfulness and care. That starts with a dentist truly invested in achieving your smile goals and carries through our commitment to providing only the best in care and customer service, every step of the way. Friendswood Dental Group opened our doors in 1970, providing Friendswood and League City communities with superior quality care for nearly five decades, and Dr. James Sierra is now a part of our committed team. Dr. Sierra brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in the fields of implant, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, and our dental office has additionally upgraded our technology in an effort to utilize the latest in state-of-the-art dental tools and techniques.
"Friendswood Dental Group is where I have been able to experience dentistry feeling better about my own
dental care, and encouraged to return for subsequent visits. Dr. Sierra stands out as a very
professional and down-to-earth dentist, with a staff behind him that also share that same level of
professionalism and empathy for patients. The facility is well kept, organized, and I am impressed by
how this team works together. Above all, I trust them with my health as I'm given the feeling that they
are one-step ahead of evidence-based practice yet allow me flexible options to make the right choices
for my dental hygiene and care."
“I could not have imagined a better trip to the dentist. Great people who do a great job. 10/10.”
“I've been a patient of FDG for about 30 years. I was referred by a co-worker and was very happy with
Dr. Taylor and his staff. I wish I had found them sooner. The office personnel and hygienists are long
time employees that I have gotten to know, even if we only see each other twice a year. Dr. Taylor was
an excellent dentist who replaced old fillings & worn crowns, did root canals, and bridge work. He has
retired but left FDG in the very capable hands of Dr. Sierra. I would highly recommend their services.”
In the past, patients have needed two or more visits to complete dental crown restorations, but with the state-of-the-art CEREC® system, our team at Friendswood Dental Group is able to offer the same high-quality restorations in a single appointment. It is comfortable, convenient, and there is no need to place and remove temporaries. CEREC® allows our team to prepare teeth, capture comfortable and precise digital impressions, mill the dental crown, and place the dental restoration—all in one quick visit.
Dental implant-supported tooth replacement solutions allow our team to create new teeth that more accurately resemble the natural form and function of smiles. We achieve this by restoring both the visible parts of teeth and their underlying root structures. Our team uses state-of-the-art 3D x-ray technology to guide our dental implant placement, ensuring the most precise surgical treatment plan for the safest, most successful results.
Millions of adults and kids in the U.S. experience some level of dental phobia or anxiety, and it is nothing to be ashamed of. Our caring, knowledgeable team is here to help ease any fears. In addition to working diligently to provide the highest level of comfortable and friendly care, we also provide sedation dentistry services to keep patients calm and at peace throughout even the most advanced or complex treatments. Ask about our variety of dental sedation options at your next appointment!
Straightening your smile at any age or stage of dental development doesn’t have to mean a mouth full of metal. Our skilled dentist offers advanced orthodontic treatments that have a much more subtle appearance with Invisalign® and Six Month Smiles®. The Invisalign® system uses a series of clear, plastic alignment trays to gently shift teeth into their ideal position. Six Month Smiles® offers straightening for the front facing teeth using discrete clear and tooth colored brackets and wires.
Do you snore loudly on a regular basis? Do you wake out of breath or gasping? Feel excessively tired during the day? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, it is time to find out more about sleep apnea. This common sleep disorder causes patients to cease breathing for ten or more seconds at a time periodically through the night. Our team offers comfortable, portable oral appliance therapy for those patients who want to finally stop snoring and sleep more soundly.
We want every patient to love their smile and feel confident sharing it with the world. That is why we offer a comprehensive array of cosmetic dentistry services to perfect even the most flawed smiles. You deserve a picture-perfect smile, and our services to help get it there include teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, cosmetic orthodontic treatments, and all-ceramic dental crowns for flawless restorations. Schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation to find out more today.
Whether you’re looking for someone to provide basic preventive services or more complex treatments, it’s natural to want to find the best dentist for the job. A quick internet search using your favored browser will likely return a list of potential providers, but you’ll need to narrow them down to find the best one to meet your needs.
It helps first to establish the qualities you require. For instance, do you require an office that welcomes children, too? Are you seeking someone in-network with your insurance provider? Are they close enough that you can reach them quickly in an emergency? Answering these types of questions for yourself can help you find the right dentist.
All dentists in the United States must meet certain standards to be licensed to practice on patients. First, they must earn an initial bachelor’s degree before achieving either a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) advanced degree from one of more than 70 institutions accredited by the American Dental Association. From there, they can choose to focus on specialty topics, such as endodontics or oral surgery.
For instance, Dr. Sierra earned his DDS from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and has since completed more than 1,200 hours of continuing education in various subjects, including oral implantology, cosmetics, sleep dentistry, and CEREC same-day restorations.
Unlike dental bridges and dentures, placing dental implants involves oral surgery. Finding a skilled provider can significantly increase the chances of having a successful procedure, and it’s important to know what qualifications to look for.
For example, you can ask your dentist about their experience with this procedure and whether they’ve completed additional training on the topic. You can also verify whether they are an active member of professional organizations that can improve their knowledge and skills. At our office in Friendswood, Dr. Sierra is a Master of the International Dental Implant Association and can perform each step of the process in the office, including your surgical procedure.
The American Dental Association recommends visiting your provider every six months for a routine appointment, but if it’s been a while since your last visit, you might have questions about pricing. Typically, you can expect to pay anywhere from $75 to $200+ for basic preventive care, though the cost depends significantly on your individual circumstances.
If you have dental insurance, for example, your standard visits might be fully covered. You might also pay more if you require X-rays or scans, or if our team finds issues that need to be treated, like cavities and gum disease.
We believe that everyone deserves the same top-quality dental care to protect and preserve their teeth and gums, but we understand that not everyone carries dental insurance. If you’re afraid you can’t afford the required services, don’t worry- we’ve got your back!
We’ve partnered with third-party financers, CareCredit, LendingClub, and Compassionate Finance, to offer flexible payment plans. If your application is approved, these programs allow you to divvy up your total invoice into more manageable installments over a designated period that are easier on your wallet.
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