Cosmetic
Dentistry
Your
smile is the first facial feature most people will notice
when they meet you. The goal of cosmetic dentistry is to transform
an average smile into a terrific smile! To accomplish this
goal, we analyze every aspect of a smile and then correct
the problems.
All
of these problems can be solved with cosmetic dentistry procedures,
so even if you weren't born with a beautiful smile, you can
still have one.
Porcelain
Veneers
Porcelain Crowns
Porcelain Onlay
Cosmetic Bonding
Tooth-Colored Fillings
| Porcelain
Veneers
Porcelain Veneers offer a permanent solution to minor
aesthetic discrepancies, such as spaces or gaps in the
front teeth. Porcelain veneers are fabricated by preparing
the tooth to allow a thin shell of porcelain to be bonded
to the front of your tooth. These dental veneers are a natural-looking way to enhance your smile. |
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| Porcelain
Crowns
Porcelain Crowns are used in many situations, from adding
support to a heavily restored tooth to the use of many
dental crowns to help rebuild worn down occlusion. After the
tooth is prepared and the shade is custom matched to
the other teeth in your mouth, a porcelain "tooth cap"
or dental crown is fabricated to cover your tooth. A porcelain crown is designed to match the natural color and look of your other teeth. |
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Porcelain
Onlay
This is a stronger, higher standard alternative to a large
composite or silver filling. The porcelain onlay is prepared
similar to a crown, then bonded directly to the tooth.
Cosmetic
Bonding
Bonding is a composite resin filling placed in the back teeth
as well as the front teeth. Composites are the solution for
restoring decayed teeth, making cosmetic improvements and
even changing the color of your teeth or the reshaping of
teeth. Bonding will lighten any stains you may have, close
up minor gaps and can be used to correct crooked teeth. Basically,
bonding will cover any natural flaws applying a thin coating
of a plastic material on the front surface of your teeth.
After this, your cosmetic dentist will apply a bonding material
and sculpt, color and shape it to provide a pleasing result.
A high-intensity light then hardens the plastic, and the surface
is finely polished.
How
long does tooth bonding last?
While the traditional silver fillings last about seven years,
these composites should last about seven to eleven years.
Tooth-Colored
Fillings
The commonly used restorative materials for small restorations
are amalgam and composite. There are advantages and disadvantages
to each which will be explained to each individual patient
so they can make an informed decision.
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| Amalgam
Filling |
Tooth-Colored
Filling |
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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.
So
if you're looking for an attractive and effective option for
restoring one or more decayed teeth, be sure to ask us about
the latest choices in white restorative materials.
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