Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve your appearance. A beautiful, bright, healthy smile can increase self confidence and overall life satisfaction.
Many regular dental treatments can be cosmetic. Modern tooth-colored fillings are virtually invisible when compared to traditional silver fillings. Tooth-colored crowns or caps can be placed instead of gold or silver. In this section, we will look at some of the best treatments we can use to greatly improve your smile and the way you feel about yourself.
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Bonding
Restore chipped teeth and fill gaps between teeth. The problem: Unsightly gaps between front teeth Slightly chipped teeth Rough or jagged edges on front teeth Dull colored or stained teeth The solution: Composite resin is a white, tooth colored material that can be shaded to match your teeth. This material is applied to your teeth…
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Composite Fillings
The clear alternative to traditional mercury fillings. The Problem: Decay on a portion of any tooth Desire to replace old-fashioned mercury (silver) fillings Desire to maintain a white, beautiful smile The Solution: A composite filling is a tooth colored quartz-like material. After tooth decay is removed and cleaned, this tooth colored material is layered into…
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Dental Implants
An excellent way to replace missing teeth. The Problem: A missing tooth or teeth Potential bite and jaw joint problems from teeth shifting to fill the space The "sunken face" look associated with missing teeth Desire to improve chewing ability Desire for a more permanent solution than dentures The Solution: A dental implant is an…
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Porcelain Crowns
Protect and keep badly decayed or fractured teeth while maintaining a beautiful smile. The Problem: Badly decayed teeth Fractured teeth Need to protect and strengthen teeth The Solution: A crown (often called a cap) covers the tooth and restores it to its original shape and size. Decay is removed and cleaned from the tooth and…
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Porcelain Fixed Bridges
Replace missing teeth while maintaining a beautiful smile The Problem: A missing tooth or teeth Potential bite and jaw joint problems from teeth shifting to fill the space The "sunken face" look associated with missing teeth Desire to improve chewing ability Desire for a more permanent solution than dentures The Solution: A bridge is a…
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Porcelain Inlays & Onlays
An excellent way to restore teeth with small to moderate decay. The Problem: Any level of decay on a portion of any tooth Need for a long-term, durable restoration Desire to limit the amount of healthy tooth structure removed Need to strengthen and reinforce tooth The Solution: Decay is removed and cleaned from the tooth…
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Porcelain Laminates
Completely reshape your teeth for a beautiful, white smile. The Problem: Stained or discolored teeth Unsightly gaps between front teeth Chipped teeth Rough or jagged edges on front teeth Teeth that are too small or large in proportion to rest of the mouth Crooked teeth Worn teeth The Solution: A porcelain laminate (often called a…
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Tooth Whitening
Dramatically whiten your smile. The problem: Dull colored or stained teeth The solution: Plastic whitening trays will be made from models of your teeth. You will then place a special whitening gel in each tray and wear the trays in your mouth for several hours per day. (Many patients wear their trays after dinner and…
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