Enjoy Your Healthy, Confident Smile with High-quality General Dentistry

To maintain your healthy smile, we go beyond aesthetics. Distinctive Dental Services offers general dentistry in Lake Jackson, Texas, to maintain optimal oral health and well-being. As your trusted dental care partner, we are committed to providing general dental care to everyone in your family. We know your smile is just one part of your overall health, and we go the extra mile to ensure we meet your dental care needs.

What are the key aspects of general dentistry?

We provide comprehensive general dentistry for patients of all ages. Refresh and revitalize your smile with the following general dentistry services.

Dental cleanings: We believe in the power of prevention. We can’t emphasize enough the importance of routine dental cleanings. Even though you brush and floss your teeth daily, you can’t reach every surface in your mouth. Our dental cleanings are thorough. Our dental hygienist uses special tools and skills to remove plaque and other unhealthy deposits from hard-to-reach areas in your mouth.
Comprehensive diagnostics: Our cutting-edge diagnostic tools help us assess your oral health thoroughly. From digital radiographs to comprehensive exams, we inspect every aspect of your oral health. Our routine check-ups detect and treat oral issues before they become hard to treat.
Tooth fillings: We repair and prevent the progression of tooth decay with tooth-colored (composite) fillings. Placing dental fillings is minimally invasive and requires a single appointment to restore your tooth.
Root canals: Do you have a damaged or infected tooth? Are you considering dental extraction? Not so fast! A root canal is a dental procedure that relieves pain and saves infected or damaged teeth from extraction.
Custom mouthguards: Our services include customized mouthguards for those battling chronic teeth grinding (bruxism). Unlike store-bought mouthguards, our mouthguards are created with the exact specifications of your dentition, providing a comfortable and durable fit.

Why does general dentistry matter?

Taking care of your smile provides many benefits that extend beyond oral health. Here are the reasons why you should incorporate general dentistry into your dental care.

Prevention: Prevention is a simple and cost-effective way to maintain oral health. General dental care protects your smile from gum disease, tooth decay, bad breath, and other issues.
Early detection: A good general dentist detects oral issues before they become full-blown. The earlier we detect dental problems, the easier it is to treat them.
Renewed confidence: When your smile is in great shape, you’ll feel good about yourself everywhere you go. Your confidence will be evident in your personal, professional, and social settings.
Maintains optimal systematic health: Your oral health is interconnected with your overall well-being. For example, if you have periodontal disease, you are more likely to develop heart disease, type 2 diabetes, pregnancy complications, and respiratory problems. Because of this mouth-body connection, caring for your smile pays dividends in your overall health.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Dentist in Lake Jackson

Are you looking for a trusted dentist near Lake Jackson, Texas? Distinctive Dental Services is thrilled to be your preferred dental home. To become part of our dental family, call (979) 269-7177 to reserve an appointment. You can also contact us through our convenient online platform.

Dental Technologies

Schick AE Digital Sensors

Our advanced X-ray systems offer superior imaging so you can feel confident that you’re receiving an accurate, thorough diagnosis. Your dental images can be accessed quickly and easily.

Kavo DIAGNOdent Pen

This small, innovative tool helps the DDS team identify hidden caries, which are lesions in the tooth where decay may not be visible. Early detection leads to early treatment so we can manage your condition with the least invasive procedure possible.

Scott Elrod, DDS

Scott Elrod, DDS, brings over 30 years of dental expertise to the Lake Jackson community. As a second-generation dentist, he founded Distinctive Dental Services (DDS) in 2001 to offer a unique and personal dental experience. He is certified in Nitrous and LASER technologies and holds additional certifications from CEREC, ICOI, and CIRP. He completed his dentistry at Marquette School of Dentistry in 1992. Dr. Elrod values building strong relationships with his patients and is passionate about educating them throughout their visits. He uses advanced tools like Axeos CBCT 3D Imaging to ensure effective and trustworthy care tailored to each individual’s needs, and he is focused on cosmetics and implant dentistry.

Hillary Johnson, DDS

Hillary Johnson, DDS, combines her passion for artistry and technology to impact patients’ lives meaningfully. A graduate of Texas A&M University, she was encouraged by her sister, a periodontist, to pursue dentistry. She earned her degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. With over six years of experience at DDS alongside Dr. Elrod, Dr. Johnson is certified in Nitrous and Level 1 sedation and is an Invisalign provider. A member of the American Academy of Clear Aligners, she continually enhances her expertise through advanced training in CEREC, CBCT, and lasers, ensuring trustworthy and authoritative care.

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