A Big Texas smile

by Amy Sharp

ll lifelong Texans agree: Texans love Texas…and they’re not afraid to tell others. We take pride in being part of a large state with great food, a diverse culture, southern hospitality, and the fact that we were once an independent country. Native Texans and transplants alike know their identity comes with a badge of honor. Local dentist Dr. Thomas Lomonte is no different than the rest of us. “I’m proud to be a native Texan,” says Dr. Lomonte. “I grew up in Beaumont, received my undergraduate degree from Lamar University, and my Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston. My kids were raised here, and since I’ve been practicing at this same location since 1982, I’m now seeing second and third generations of patients. It’s a wonderful feeling—a family feeling—when I watch patients grow up and then bring their own kids in to see me. At my office, southern hospitality is standard operating procedure. If experience has taught me anything, it’s that while knowing ‘how’ to do your job is certainly important...it’s getting to know your patients that truly makes the difference.”

Texas is known as the “Friendly State.” And a friend is exactly what you’ll find in Dr. Lomonte. He says, “I often have patients come to me who are afraid…because maybe they haven’t sat in a dental chair for twenty years. I love getting to know these patients, and showing them how stressfree modern dental care can be. No matter the procedure—whether you’re getting a root canal, some fantastic new advances in straightening like Invisalign, or even a cosmetic service like porcelain veneers—it’s virtually painless. When there’s nothing to stress out about, you can actually relax and maybe even have fun!”

Dr. Lomonte would like to extend a warm welcome to you and your family. “Your smile is my number one priority. I want it to be as big as Texas. How can I make you smile today?”