HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY or HBOT Therapy is a treatment in which a patient breathes 100 percent pure oxygen at high pressures to promote healing. It was discovered by French physiologist and physician, Professor Etienne-Jules Marey, in 1854. This treatment has been used for t...

Scaling and root planing is a process used to prevent the spreading of and a source of treatment for periodontal disease. Gum disease is caused by plaque which is a sticky film of bacteria that is constantly forming on your teeth. If the plaque isn't removed, it can become tar...

Unlike most diseases that give patients some type of warning, gum disease progresses silently and often without pain or other symptoms. It may develop slowly or it can come on quickly. It is estimated that about 75% of the population has some form of periodontal disease, but t...

Dental implants are medical devices that are surgically implanted into your jaw bone. It looks somewhat like a screw with tiny holes throughout the implant. Your bone will then grow into those holes to stabilize the implant. Once that is done, the abutment and crown can be fab...

A dental bridge is used to replace a missing tooth or teeth. The bridge is used to fill in the gap where the missing tooth or teeth are. It helps to restore your bite, oral health and your smile. The dental bridge is composed of two- three components. The false tooth or teeth...

A dental prophylaxis or teeth cleaning is a procedure that is normally done by our hygienist. The hygienist will thoroughly clean your teeth and this is a preventative measure to stop the progression of periodontal disease and/or gingivitis. Normally most patients come every s...

Endodontic treatment is the treatment done by our general dentist, Dr. Luong. It is the treatment of the soft pulp tissue inside the tooth. It is usually done to save a tooth that would be extracted. A root canal is needed when the pulp, which is the inside layer of the tooth...

Care Dental Spa offers our patients a variety of different options for teeth whitening. We do this because it gives our patients options regarding cost and time. Most whitening material has carbamide peroxide in it. Studies have shown that there is no evidence that the whiteni...

Let's face it, there are many insurance companies out there. They are just like most companies and they offer a product and want to make a profit by selling that product. It can be very confusing, even for people that deal with insurance on a daily basis. Just when you think y...

Crowns are caps that are placed on top of teeth that are damaged due to decay, broken teeth, birth defects and when endodontic treatment has been done. Crowns are full cover restorations that cover, protect and in turn restore the shape of your teeth. Crowns can be made from a...

Care Dental Spa is located at 5297 S. 31ST St. Suite 111, Temple Texas 76502. Our phone number is 254-773-0055. We currently are accepting new patients and accept most Insurances that are predominant in the Temple, Belton, Harker Heights, and Killeen area. Dr. Luong and staff...

Dr. Luong, at Care Dental Spa in Temple, Texas is frequently asked, “What is a cavity and how did I get it?” Cavities are tooth decay or caries. Cavities are damaged areas on the hard surface of your teeth. It is permanent damage and will not get any better without treatment....