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COSMETIC DENTISTRY (BLEACHING, BONDING, CROWNS, VENEERS) AND ORTHODONTICS

Many patients are interested in improving their smiles, and in order to do so, some of them need help in altering the color and shape of their teeth. This is done by your general dentist, and it is usually best accomplished AFTER ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT IS COMPLETED and the braces have been removed. This is because it is best to have your occlusion (your "bite") corrected, and having your teeth fit together properly, before having your dentist provide a lot of cosmetic services.




Even a subtle change in you smile helps you to project an image of self-confidence and high personal esteem. When you feel good about yourself, it shows in your appearance. Today's advanced techniques and materials can make a real difference. And the skill, experience and commitment of a cosmetic dentist using a unique combination of science and artistry-can literally redesign your smile.

Modern Cosmetic Dentistry can now correct a wide variety of so called "permanent" dental problems:

Missing teeth, gaps between teeth, general bite dysfunction

Chipped, cracked or worn teeth

Unsightly, stained, or washed-out fillings

Permanently stained or discolored teeth

Crooked or crowded teeth




BLEACHING

Having a beautiful smile may be even easier than you think. Many people achieve the look they've been dreaming of with our simple "bleaching" procedure.

It's safe, quick, and inexpensive. Just let your dentist know at any appointment if you would like to begin bleaching. You can lighten only your upper teeth or both the upper and lower, depending on how much you show when you talk and smile. Preparations for the bleaching procedure include impressions of the teeth you plan to bleach and "before" photos.

In only a day or two your custom bleach splints will be ready for you to pick up. Your dentist will provide you with a special bleaching agent that you put into the clear, almost invisible splints. With only a few hours of wear per day, our special bleaching agent bubbles stains right out of your enamel in a very short amount of time without altering the structure of the teeth or existing dental work in any way. When your teeth reach the brightness you want, only occasional treatment is needed to maintain your new smile.

PORCELAIN VENEERS

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of ceramic that bond directly to the front surfaces of the teeth. They are an ideal choice for improving your smile and have become increasingly popular due to their simplicity and versatility.

Placing custom veneers requires a high degree of technical skill as well as attention to cosmetic detail. Your doctor places veneers routinely, but designs each case individually to match and enhance characteristics already present in each patient's teeth.

When bonded to the teeth, the ultra-thin porcelain veneers are virtually undetectable and highly resistant to coffee, tea, or even cigarette stains. For strength and appearance, their resemblance to healthy, white tooth enamel is unsurpassed by other restorative options.

 

ANTERIOR CROWN REPLACEMENT

Most dentistry looks like dentistry. The goal is to provide dentistry that is undetectable. Cosmetic Dentistry replaces existing crowns and fillings with restorations that look and feel like your natural teeth.

 

 

Custom porcelain bridges or even dental implants can restore the look and feel of your own natural teeth when front teeth have been lost as a result of injury or disease