GENERAL DENTISTRY

General dentistry services

At Family Dental Office Serving the Rio Grande Valley, TX Area

Our office specializes in restoring damaged teeth with implants and other treatment options. Melissa Rivera, D.D.S. provides the best care available in the Rio Grande Valley. Prosthodontics refers to the field of dentistry focusing on prosthetic teeth.


Prosthodontics is a great dental care option for many patients. If you are unsure about a dentist pulling teeth or getting fitted for dentures, you will be glad to know that there are options available in addition to these procedures. 


Tooth Extractions for Better Oral Health 

The idea of teeth extractions doesn’t excite most dental patients, but in some cases, a tooth extraction can make way for a healthy replacement. Having a tooth removed isn’t painless, but once it has been pulled, a prosthodontist can install an implant or other covering to restore your dental health and create a natural, beautiful smile. Extracting a tooth can also, in many cases, prevent the spread of infection or decay.

Do You Have Tooth Pain or Tooth Sensitivity? 

Many people don’t know that the plaque in your mouth can become dangerous if it accumulates on your gums and jaw. Brushing and flossing regularly can aid in prevention, but it is still a common problem that countless dental patients face. Once the plaque has advanced into tartar, it can cause gums to become bloody, swollen and red from disease.


Root canals are typically performed after other options for preventing and removing tooth decay have been exhausted. Once an infection spreads to the pulp in the root of a tooth, it must be treated in order to prevent the condition from worsening. There are several signs that you may be in need of a root canal, including:

  • Tooth pain
  • Increased sensitivity
  • Difficulty biting or chewing
  • Swelling or inflammation surrounding teeth

Skilled Dental Surgeon

Oral surgery is an essential part of maintaining dental health. Though there are certainly preventive measures you may take, as you age or experience tooth decay, dental surgery may be the best option for reconstructing and maintaining your teeth. A skilled dental surgeon can advise you as to whether or not surgery is the right choice for your smile.

Please call or contact us to schedule a consultation or an appointment by calling 956-787-9866.


Oral surgery is a complex process, but trusting a skilled prosthodontic dentist can make the experience much easier. The office of Melissa Rivera, D.D.S. serves patients in the Rio Grande Valley, San Juan, Pharr, Alamo, Donna, Weslaco, Mercedes, Edinburg, McAllen, Elsa, Mission and Harlingen.

Dental Implants Are One of the Most Promising Emergent Treatments in Dentistry

A skilled implant dentist with the right tools can install affordable dental implants to begin restoration on decayed and damaged teeth. Implants have numerous benefits that other treatments cannot offer, including an indefinite lifespan, more natural appearance, greater durability and very high success rates.

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