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About Cosmetic Dentistry |
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Advances in dental materials have led to tooth shaded resins which
are painted on and bond to your tooth. Your dentist can now repair
chipped or damaged teeth with minimal drilling. The resultant
filling is usually impossible to detect.
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Your dentist can now keep fillings as small as possible. When
combined with lifelike modern materials, these small fillings are
hardly noticeable.
3. For severely damaged teeth, crowns (caps) may now be
reinforced
with gold covered by a bonded tooth shaded porcelain.
4.
When teeth are missing, your cheeks tend to "fall in" making you
look old and tired. Ask your dentist if the missing teeth should be
replaced.
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When a tooth is lost, there are many alternatives to the partial
denture.
Bridgework with modern porcelains fixed to adjoining
teeth is often difficult to detect.
Simple bonding of the replacement tooth to the teeth either
side is now possible- involving no drilling or further loss of
tooth structure.
Implants made of titanium (a space-age material) can be
inserted into the jawbone to anchor the artificial crown,
bridge or tooth. Implants are especially effective where a
single tooth is replaced by a lifelike crown. It looks like a
natural tooth growing out of your gum.
Orthodontic treatment to correct the position of crooked
teeth can greatly improve your appearance. Mature adults
as well as youngsters experience excellent results.
Orthodontic bands (braces) are now small and more
comfortable. Brackets and wires may also be placed on the
inner surfaces of your teeth so that they are not noticeable
when you smile
Cosmetics
.One of the first things people notice is your smile. If chipped,
stained, or crooked teeth are "hiding" the real you, it's time for a
smile make over.
A beautiful smile can brighten your life every day, professionally
and socially. And unlike plastic surgery, cosmetic dentistry isn't a
major operation. Imagine coming in for a single appointment or two
and emerging with the smile you've always wanted...no pain, no
strain, no time taken away from your busy life. The results are
immediate and dramatic.
Come in for a consultation. There are many ways we can give you a
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We can treat discolored, stained or aging teeth with our
state-of-the-art whitening process. The treatment can be completed
in just over an hour in our office. A dazzling smile isn't just for celebrities any more.
It's for you, because you're worth it. |
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Go natural with implants. |
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Implants are bridges that are permanently anchored into the jaw.
Because there is always a perfect fit, implants are almost the same
as having your natural teeth back again. To qualify for implants,
you'll need healthy oral tissues and jawbone ridges that are in good
shape. If you're suffering from tooth loss,
let's discuss whether implants are an option for you. |
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Bonding: |
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Bonding is similar to sculpting individual teeth with a special
tooth-like material that looks, acts and feels like the real thing.
Bonding is an affordable, quick and painless way to repair many
cosmetic flaws or injurie
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Veneers and Crowns |
look so
good you'll wonder why you waited so long. |
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(Note: Patients depicted in photos have
provided their consent to display their pictures online. Each patient is
unique, and results may vary. Please contact us if you have questions.)
When Veneers are to be used?
Porcelain Veneers are a fantastic way to
repair or enhance the appearance of front teeth. They can be used to whiten
teeth, close spaces and create a great smile. Using veneers, we can even
perform virtually "instant orthodontics" to straighten crooked teeth and
give you the bright smile you always wanted.
Veneers
are used to close gaps or cover teeth that are stained, poorly shaped, or
slightly crooked. Even the most subtle change in your smile can make a
dramatic difference in the way you look and feel. When you feel and look
good, you project a confident self-image. So, make the most of your smile.
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| Porcelain veneers are a rapid, aesthetic, and safe way to
correct unattractive front teeth. Porcelain veneers correct heavy permanent
stains, teeth that are crooked, disproportionate, small (with spaces), and
structurally damaged. Porcelain veneers are shells of ceramic material that
can be chemically bonded to tooth structure.
One of the most significant breakthroughs in dentistry has been the
development of new adhesion techniques that
enable the dentist to successfully adhere dissimilar materials to each
other. The bonding strength between a porcelain veneer and the tooth surface
is often so great that a trauma may cause a fracture within the tooth and
not at the interface between the porcelain veneer and the tooth surface.
Bonded to tooth structure, certain porcelain veneer materials display
similar physical properties as natural enamel. In addition, with the advance
of ceramic technology, natural layers and translucencies of vital teeth can
be perfectly mimicked. For further information, go to page "Materials and
Methods" in the section "Technical Specifications." The correction of
unattractive front teeth with porcelain veneers involves two office visits.
The first visit entails the preparation of the teeth, taking impressions of
the prepared teeth, and the placement of temporary acrylic veneers. The
processing time at the dental laboratory is usually two weeks. The final
porcelain veneers are permanently bonded at the second office visit.
Some Veneers may consist of resin composite.
However, the long-term prognosis of porcelain veneers is much better.
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How Veneers are Applied
Having a tooth “veneered” is a procedure requiring just a few
appointments. To provide form and help strengthen a veneer, a small amount
of enamel may be removed from the front and edge of the tooth. An impression
of the tooth is then made and sent to a dental laboratory where the veneer
is made to match the color and shape of your teeth according to your
dentist’s specifications. When it is time to attach the veneer, your tooth
is prepared by roughing the front surface with a mild etching solution.
Using composite resin cements, the veneer is set in place.
Placing a veneer is often an irreversible process because of the small
amount of enamel that is usually removed to accommodate the thickness of the
veneer shell.
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Aftercare
As
with your natural teeth, veneers require good oral hygiene and regular
dental visits. To keep your veneers looking as good as new, follow your
dentist’s recommendations. In some cases, certain foods can cause
discoloration. These include tea, coffee, red wine, other heavily pigmented
foods, and tobacco. Veneers can chip or peel off if not cared for properly,
so avoid habits such as fingernail biting, chewing on ice, and other hard
objects. Like any restoration, it is possible for the veneer to come off or
for small decay to develop. In that situation a new veneer may be required.
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What is a Crown?
 Crowns
are made of metal, ceramic, or a combination of the two and require very
high temperatures in converting the carved was representation into the
finished product. Crowns are fitted to a model of your mouth that is made at
the time the teeth are prepared in your mouth. The crown is shaped and
fitted to this model in the laboratory before the dentist tries it in your
mouth. This process ensures that the crown will have a fit and appearance
that will last for many years.
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When are Crowns Needed?
 When
a tooth is fractured, severely damaged by decay, or has a large old filing,
a crown (also called a cap) is often placed. A crown strengthens the tooth,
protects the remaining tooth structure and can improve appearance.
The location of the tooth, the intensity of the bite, and your
requirements as a patient are some of the factors used in deciding which
type of crown is best for you.
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(Note: Patients depicted in photos have provided their consent to display
their pictures online. Each patient is unique, and results may vary. Please
contact us if you have questions.)
Placement Process
for a crown
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The tooth is prepared to accept a crown. All odd fillings, decay, and
unsupported tooth is removed to ensure a solid foundation for the new
crown. An impression of the prepared tooth is made, and the appropriate
shade of the crown is determined to match the patient’s tooth color.
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A temporary crown is made, usually of tooth-colored plastic, to cover
and protect the tooth until the crown is ready.
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The crown is tried on for a fit, shape, and color. The bite is checked
and adjusted. If all is satisfactory, the crown is bonded to the tooth.
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Insertion of a
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Ready For A Crown |
Crown Insertion |
After Insertion |
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See More Cases To Be Restored With A Full Crown
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Case 1 : A
patient with Diastama and chipped
tooth |
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Case 2 : A patient with a broken tooth
"Previously filled with amalgam filling material" |
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