Dr. Dr. Andrew Lazaris
Dentist | General Practice
5132 Village Creek Dr Plano TX, 75093About
Dr. Lazaris is a University of Texas alumnus and received his dental degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Following dental school, he completed a 2 year General Practice Residency at the Children’s and VA Hospital of Oklahoma.
Dr. Lazaris holds fellowship status in several esteemed dental organizations, including the Academy of General Dentistry, Pierre Fauchard Academy, International College of Dentists, and the American College of Dentists. He has also held multiple leadership roles in the Texas Academy of General Dentistry, Dallas Academy of General Dentistry and the North Texas Dental Society.
Dr. Lazaris founded Texas Dental in 1999 and has received multiple awards:
- Angies’s List – General & Cosmetic Dentistry – multiple Super Service Awards
- Texas Monthly – Super Dentist for 10+ years (Hall of Fame status)
- Dental Economics Magazine – America’s Coolest Dental Office
- Dallas Academy of General Dentistry – 2013 Dentist of the Year Nominee
Dr. Lazaris chose the profession of dentistry because he enjoys all aspects of oral health care diagnosis and treatment. He says he “enjoys being the emergency doctor, radiologist, general practitioner, surgeon and cosmetic dentist all at once. It’s very satisfying developing great relationships with my patients and helping people to achieve healthy, happy smiles. We see a lot of anxious patients as well and have a number of solutions for excellent experiences and outcomes.”
He has innovated dentistry in several ways: Helping bring teeth whitening to popularity, one of the first dentists to put televisions on the ceiling above the patient so they can watch shows from a fully reclined position, and being of the first offices open 7 days a week.
The major factor in making Texas Dental a success was to create the practice he would want to go to if he was the patient. Texas Dental has been making beautiful smiles for 20 years, with many more to come!
Education and Training
UTHSC San Antonio DDS 1996
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Dr. Dr. Andrew Lazaris 's Expert Contributions
What can I do for severe tooth pain?
I would recommend that you contact your dentist and let them know what is going on since they are familiar with your dental condition and may be able to call in a prescription if appropriate. You should consider visiting a local dentist to handle this emergency. It is possible that your dentist may even know another dentist in your area to refer you. Finally, recent studies have shown the combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen works better than either alone, but do not combine without talking to a physician or dentist first to verify that it is safe for you. READ MORE
How long is Invisalign treatment?
It certainly depends on the complexity of the case and the treatment goals, but most cases in my office take between 6-12 months of active treatment, followed by retainers. Some minor cases can be done in less than 6 months. Your dentist can do a "clincheck" and tell you the exact number of weeks before treatment starts. You can see the exact tooth positions the teeth will be in every week and an animation of all the movements. Sometimes a mid course correction is necessary if the teeth are not tracking correct and can extend the treatment time by weeks. READ MORE
How can I instantly relieve tooth pain?
Instantly? Have the dentist give you a shot. Now, keeping it from coming back is a little more complicated. The dentist will evaluate the teeth to verify which tooth or teeth are causing the pain. Sometimes a root canal is necessary to treat the tooth. Your dentist may prescribe antibiotics if it is appropriate. If the tooth is not fixable, an extraction will be recommended and you can discuss tooth replacement options with your dentist. READ MORE
How long after a crown is cemented can I eat?
It depends on the type of crown, cement used and if you had to get numb for the crown seating/delivery. But, generally, 1 hour. Make sure and ask your dentist. READ MORE
Awards
- Best Dentist 2019 D Magazine
- Super Dentist 10+ Years 2019 Texas Monthly
- Americas Coolest Dental Office 2012 Dental Economics Magazine
- Dentist of the Year nominee 2013 Texas Academy of General Dentistry
Professional Memberships
- International College of Dentists
- American Dental Association
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Pierre Fauchard Academy
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