About Cosmetic Dentistry
A smile speaks volumes before you even say a word!
COSMETIC DENTISTRY involves specialized techniques and treatments to create a spectacular, yet natural-looking smile. We all realize that having a healthy, bright, beautiful smile enhances our appearance, enabling us to face the world with confidence. Thanks to advances in modern cosmetic dentistry, we are able to improve our teeth and smiles with quick, convenient, painless, and surprisingly affordable treatments
Cosmetic dental treatments can:
• Change the size, shape, and alignment of certain teeth
• Fill-in unattractive spaces between teeth
• Lighten or brighten teeth color
• Repair decayed, broken, cracked, or chipped teeth
• Replace and improve upon unattractive or worn dental treatments.
Cosmetic CrownA crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface, restoring its original shape and size. The crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or another type of restoration. While there are several crown types, porcelain (tooth-colored) crowns are the most popular because they resemble natural teeth. Highly durable, they will last many years but like most dental restorations, they eventually need to be replaced. Porcelain crowns are made to match the shape, size, and color or your teeth, giving you a natural, long-lasting beautiful smile. Reasons for crowns: |
Porcelain Veneers (also Laminates)Veneers are very thin pieces of durable, tooth shaped porcelain that are custom made (for shape and color) by a professional dental laboratory. They are bonded onto the front of teeth to create a beautiful and attractive smile. Veneers can completely reshape your teeth and smile. They are durable and will last many years, giving you a beautiful, long-lasting smile. |
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Porcelain Veneer FAQs1. Does the porcelain veneer cover the entire tooth? A porcelain veneer generally covers just the tooth’s front and top. 2. When is a porcelain veneer the best choice of treatment? Porcelain veneers are often the best treatment to fill spaces between teeth, lengthen small or misshapen teeth, or whiten stained and darkened teeth. 3. Are there other advantages to porcelain veneers? When teeth are chipped or beginning to wear, porcelain veneers can protect them from further damage and restore their original appearance. 4. How does the porcelain veneer treatment work? How many appointments? It takes two or more appointments to restore teeth with porcelain veneers. At the first appointment, the doctor shapes and lightly roughens the surface of the teeth. Impressions are then taken by the doctor who uses them to make exact working models of the mouth. During the second appointment, the prepared teeth are cleaned and polished. The dentist then uses a special adhesive to bond the porcelain veneers to the teeth. 5. How long do porcelain veneers last? Porcelain veneers last between 10 and 20 years. Porcelain is a strong, highly resilient material that will not stain or wear from brushing. And the thin facade of porcelain that is bonded to the enamel becomes extremely strong-and durable! |
LUMINEERA painless way to bring out your beautiful, healthy, natural, permanently bright smile What Are LUMINEERS? Ultra-thin LUMINEERS are custom designed to give you the beautiful smile you’ve always dreamed of. Unlike with traditional veneers, there are no shots, no drilling of sensitive tooth structure, and no pain. It takes just two easy visits to bring out the beauty of your smile. During the first visit, a precision mold is taken and the right shade for your new, permanently white smile is chosen. On your second visit, your custom designed LUMINEERS are checked for fit and proper brightness and shading. When everything is set, they’re painlessly attached.
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