| Extreme smile makeover Depending
on the size, shape, and condition of the patient’s natural
teeth, porcelain
veneers, dental bonding, dental implants, porcelain inlay
or a combination of these and other cosmetic dentistry
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Cosmetics Dentistry
An aesthetically pleasing smile is important to almost
everyone, and you should be no exception. Lets face
it, your smile says so much about who you are. Smiles
are a universal form of communication regardless
of what language you speak or country you come from.
Your smile instantly communicates so much about how
you feel about yourself, what kind of personality
you have and how you feel about the company you are
with.
Many people have low self esteem due to dissatisfaction
with their smiles. So much that a smile can impact
both personal and professional relationships. So know
that we know all this, how can cosmetic dentistry help
you? The art and science of cosmetic dentistry is constantly
evolving. There are many different techniques and procedures
to improve your smile. The first step towards an enhanced
smile is identifying the problem that is bothering
you.
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What
kinds of cosmetic dental procedures are there?
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Porcelain Veneers
What is a veneer?
A veneer is a thin shell of porcelain or plastic that
is bonded to a tooth to improve its color and shape.
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veneer generally covers only the front and top of a tooth.
Veneers can be used to close spaces between teeth, lengthen
small or misshape teeth, or whiten stained or dark teeth.
When teeth are chipped or beginning to wear, veneers can
protect them from damage and restore their original appearance.
How do we restore teeth with veneers?
It takes two or more appointments to restore teeth with veneers. During the first
appointment, we shape and roughen the teeth. We take impressions of your teeth,
which we use to make precise working models of your mouth. It’s on these models
that we artistically craft veneers to fit the prepared teeth. |
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A translucent porcelain shell |
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Then we use an adhesive to bond the veneers to the teeth. A harmless,
high-intensity light hardens the adhesive. Once in place, veneers virtually
become part of the teeth. You can use them like you would your own teeth,
because the bond is extremely strong. The final result is beautiful and
natural looking teeth. |
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Minimal preparation |
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A dramatic improvement |
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| Bridges |
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All –Porcelain Bridges
A tooth-colored bridge may be made of both
porcelain and metal, or thank to newly available technology,
it may be made entirely of porcelain.
Metal-and-porcelain bridges
In the past, porcelain bridges were always built upon a
metal core. That was the only way they could have enough
strength to withstand the tremendous biting forces that
are exerted on all of your teeth. That metal core is what
creates the dark blue line at the edge of many bridges.
The benefits of all-porcelain bridges
Recent breakthroughs in adhesives, combined with the development
of stronger porcelain materials, allow us to make bridges
entirely out of porcelain. All-porcelain bridges maintain
a translucency that makes them hard to tell form natural
teeth. Without metal, the problem of a dark line at the
edge of the gums is eliminated. |
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Bridges provide stability |
This allows us to place
the edge of the bridge above the gumline, and that’s
healthier for your teeth and gums.
When you want to improve your smiles, all-porcelain
bridges are a beautiful and natural looking choice. |
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An all-porcelain bridge
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A beautiful
new smile!
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| Crowns |
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All-Porcelain Crowns
A tooth-colored crowns may be made of both porcelain and metal, or thank
to newly available technology, it may me made entirely of porcelain.
Metal-and-porcelain crowns
In the past, porcelain bridges were always built upon a metal core. That
was the only way they could have enough strength to withstand the tremendous
biting forces that are exerted on all of your teeth. That metal core is what
creates the dark blue line at the edge of many bridges.
The benefits of all-porcelain crowns
Recent breakthroughs in adhesives, combined with the development of stronger
porcelain materials, allow us to make crowns entirely out of porcelain. All-porcelain
crowns maintain a translucency that make line hard to tell from natural teeth.
Without metal, the problem of a dark line at the edge of the gums is eliminated. |
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Crowns cover and
protect |
This allow us to place the
edge of the crowns above the gumline, and that’s healthier
for your tooth and gums.
When you want to improve your smiles, all-porcelain Crowns are a beautiful
and natural looking choice. |
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Metal can mean dark lines
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All-porcelain
crowns
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| Bonding |
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With bonding, we can close spaces between
teeth, lengthen small or misshapen teeth, or whiten stained
or dark teeth. We can shape and color a single tooth, or
improve your entire smile. When teeth are chipped or beginning
to wear, bonding can protect them from damage and restore
their original looks.
The procedure
Bonding your teeth with a material called resin requires
just one appointment. First roughen and prepare the teeth
and apply a conditioning gel. Then we place the resin,
sculpt it to the desired shape, and harden it with a harmless,
high-intensity light.
This allow us to place the edge of the crowns above the
gumline, and that’s healthier for your tooth and gums.
When you want to improve your smiles, all-porcelain Crowns
are a beautiful and natural looking choice. |
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Placing the tooth-colored
bonding material |
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Bonding can fill spaces
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A trasformed
smile
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| White
Fillings |
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What are white restorations?
Until recently, silver amalgam was the material most often
used to restore decayed portions of your teeth, especially
back teeth. Unfortunately, silver fillings can really darken
a smile, and amalgam, by its very nature, can cause damage
to your tooth in the long run.
Amalgam fillings absorb mosture and expand and contract
with heat and cold. So, as the filling ages, it can fracture
your tooth; we'll then need to place a crown on your tooth
to save it. Also, silver fillings often undergo metal fatigue,
corroding and leaking over time. This destroys the protective
seal of the filling and allows new decay to develop underneath
it. This leakage can give a gray appearance to the entire
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White fillings blend
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New tooth-colored options
Dental research has resulted in the development of new
tooth-colored materials that are not only durable and
long lasting, but attractive as well. These materials,
porcelain and composite resin, provide an attractive,
natural look while at the same time restoring strength
and durability to your tooth.
Both porcelain and composite resin
are bonded directly to the tooth,
Restoring it to near its original
strength and function. Both can be
custom-colored to precisely match
your teeth, so when porcelain or
resin fillings are placed, they’re
extremely natural looking. This can
really make a difference in your
appearance, especially if the restoration
is visible when you smile.
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White fillings
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More advantages of white restorations
When we place an amalgam filling, we have to remove extra
healthy tooth structure, just so the filling will stay
in place. When we restore your tooth with composite resin,we
only need to remove the decayed portion, because the
bond anchors the material tightly in place. This means
you retain more healthy tooth structure.
Also, because white fillings are bonded to your tooth,
they add strength to the tooth.
So if you’re looking for an attractive and effective
option for restoring one or more decayed teeth, be sure
to ark us about the latest choices in white restorative
materials.
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An attractive solution |
| At-Home
Whitening |
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Why do teeth become discolored?
Over time, your teeth darken as minerals penetrate their
outer enamel layer. This darkening can be caused by foods
and beverages that stain, such as coffee, colas, tea,
red wine or berries. Tobacco products, like cigarettes,
cigars and chewing tobacco, can cause teeth to take on
a yellowish brown hue. And the natural aging process
can also cause your teeth to darken.
We can prescribe a home whitening system that will safely
lighten these stains, giving you a whiter, brighter smile!
A specially formulated whitening gel, designed to be highly
effective, yet safe, gently forces oxygen through the enamel
of your teeth. The process virtually erases stains and
brightens your teeth, without damaging your tooth enamel
or your gums.
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The specially formulated
bleaching gel |
Designing your whitening system
First, we thoroughly examine your teeth and your mouth
to make sure at-home whitening is an appropriate option
for you. We then take impressions of your teeth. And
use the impressions to make models of your teeth. Using
these models, we make a personalized whitening tray that
fits tightly over your teeth, allowing us to achieve
optimum results.
At home, you’ll fill the tray with the whitening gel and
place the tray over your teeth, keeping it in place for
several hours each day. You can wear the whitening trays
while you sleep, or if you prefer you can wear them as
you go about your day. Typically, you’ll begin to see results
in two to three weeks. |
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Custom designed tray
fits over teeth |
We’ll monitor your progress on a regular
basis, ensuring that your gums are whitening as desired.
When the process is complete, your smile will be noticeably
whiter and brighter!
Maintaining your new whiter smile
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Let us know if you experience some
sensitivity during or following the whitening process;
this is normal, and should subside shortly. We can
suggest toothpaste that will alleviate the sensitiveity |
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Avoid foods and beverages that stain, like coffee,
cola, tea, berries and red wine, or brush or rinse
with water after consuming them. |
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See us periodically for touch-ups to remove new
stains |
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The dazzling result! |
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