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Cosmetic Dentistry
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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