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Cosmetic Dentistry Services
 Cosmetic Dentistry can restore your smile and self-confidence. Cosmetic enhancement of the smile is one of the most highly valued options offered by dentists. New procedures such as bonded restorations, ceramic crowns, veneers, and teeth whitening procedures can match the color of natural teeth. Best of all, these procedures can be done quickly, relatively pain-free, and with a high degree of satisfaction for those who invest in them.
BONDING is an adhesive process used for repairing damaged teeth that are slightly decayed, chipped, or cracked. A ceramic-resin filling material is used to match the surrounding tooth color. It is the material of choice for performing small, relatively simple tooth repairs and has effectively replaced standard mercury/silver fillings.
VENEERS are vacuum pressed porcelain cosmetic coverings that are bonded in place on the front surface of teeth using a very strong and durable adhesive. In situations where veneers are used, minimal tooth structure is removed. However, they are not practical if there is extensive tooth damage. They are designed to correct alignment, change color, close gaps, and repair worn out edges. Veneers can also be used to lengthen and change the angulation of teeth. They last longer than bonding repairs and can be significantly stronger than natural tooth structure. They fit to the teeth very precisely and their failure rate is extremely low. The use of veneers eliminates the problem of the black shadow at the gum line, as seen with conventional porcelain crowns using a metal substructure. They allow for the creation of a seamless and perfect smile with healthy, vibrant gum tissue.
CERAMIC CROWNS are the most natural and vital looking restorations available and are constructed to cover the entire exposed portion of a tooth. They may be used for teeth that are badly damaged or are so severely rotated that the choice of veneers is not practical. Old porcelain-metal crowns, which display the undesirable black shadow at the gum line, can now be replaced with the new ceramic technology crowns. They are very strong and highly aesthetic.
LASER TEETH WHITENING is a very popular procedure that can produce immediate results for stained or discolored teeth. Placing an oxidation gel on the teeth and exposing them to a high-intensity laser beam completes the process usually within an hour. At home, after the laser treatment, gel is placed inside a custom fit tray that is then placed over the teeth and worn overnight. This procedure is repeated until the desired result is achieved.
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