Cosmetic Dentistry
One of
the most exciting area of dentistry today is cosmetic dentistry. Making
great smiles is one of our top priorities. Cosmetic dentistry goes further than just making teeth function
well. It is making your smile the
most beautiful it can be.
White Fillings
The modern technology of natural
color restorations offers an aesthetic alternative to the old dark
fillings of yesteryear. There are two alternatives available today.
Composite Fillings offer a
stronger, natural looking and more wear-resistant alternative to
silver and can be completed in just one short visit.
Porcelain and composite onlays
require two visits. Impressions are taken after the teeth are
prepared, and temporary restorations are placed. On the second
visit, a personalized color matched porcelain or composite onlay is
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Porcelain Veneers Veneers can
take years off the appearance of your teeth, while correcting a variety of
problems. They require a minimum of reduction of the natural tooth,
(-generally not more than .5mm), they don't change color, have a life span
of 15-20 years, and the entire process can be completed in two visits.
They are an excellent solution to problems such as tetracycline stains and
translucency factors, which simple tooth whitening procedures can not
correct. They can often correct problems of tooth alignment that otherwise
would be corrected by braces.
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Bonding
Tooth bonding is very aesthetic, but not as permanent as veneers.
This cosmetic dentistry technique is highly effective in improving
your smile. Using materials that match the shade, translucency and
texture of your teeth, gaps between the teeth can be closed, and
spots, chips, and discolorations can be eliminated.
Tooth bonding is usually a
one-visit procedure. Bonding is not as costly or permanent as
veneers, but can look natural and last for many years.
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Crowns
With the development of newer, more advanced porcelains, most crowns
can be made to be indistinguishable from a real tooth. Modern crowns
can and do look like beautiful real teeth.
You may need a crown if there is
insufficient tooth structure left to allow for more conservative
treatment, such as a veneer or onlay. Crowns can be virtually
indistinguishable from your natural teeth.
Cosmetic Contouring
Cosmetic contouring is the process of re-shaping teeth. It is a
fairly simple procedure which does not require a local
anesthetic. The edges of the upper and lower teeth are reshaped to
create a more attractive smile.
This procedure takes just one
visit and can produce remarkable results. This treatment is
recommended for treating unevenness and minor chips in the teeth. |
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Below
are common concerns and solutions:
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Concern |
Solution |
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Damaged/Decayed Teeth |
Bonding |
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Chipped and Worn Teeth |
Porcelain Veneers |
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Broken Teeth |
Porcelain Veneers |
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Gaps in Teeth |
Crown and Bridge
Porcelain Veneers
Orthodontics |
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Missing Teeth |
Dental Implants
All Ceramic Bridges |
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Rotated Teeth |
Crown and Bridge
Porcelain Veneers
Orthodontics |
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Gummy Smile |
Gum Lift |
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Mis-sized Teeth |
Crown and Bridge
Porcelain Veneers
Orthodontics |
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Stained, Discolored or Yellow
Teeth |
Tooth Whitening
Porcelain Veneers |
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