Smile
The first step to getting the smile of your dreams is communicating with your cosmetic dentist. Once he or she understands your likes and dislikes and the two of you agree on the course of treatment, you’re on your way to an improved smile. Rest assured that your treatment will be tailored to your teeth and approached from the least invasive procedure possible. Competent cosmetic dentists will only do as little as necessary to help you achieve your goals.
Anyone looking for a quick fix for a variety of aesthetic issues, such as closing gaps, repairing chips, masking discoloration or restoring worn teeth, may be a candidate for bonding. During the procedure, tooth-colored material comprised of glass and plastic is applied to the tooth and hardened with a high-intensity light for long-lasting results.
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For cracks that run underneath the gum and cannot be restored, you may need a dental implant—an artificial titanium tooth that’s surgically anchored into the jaw. Dental implants do wonders to restore a patient’s confidence in smiling and eating with comfort, and the results should last a lifetime if properly cared for.
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For deep, dark stains that are impervious to in-office whitening and over-the-counter products and treatments, veneers may be your best bet. If your teeth are discolored and you have mild crowding, then porcelain veneers could be the ideal choice to address both concerns.
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Prep-less, ultrathin veneers, like Lumineers, are a contact lens-thin, highly translucent type of porcelain veneer. Since they are placed over existing teeth to mask minor imperfections (such as chips, spaces and misalignment), it is not always necessary to remove sensitive tooth structure or use temporary restorations or shots with this type of veneer.
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In-office professional whitening can quickly and easily erase stains in as little as an hour. The best results, however, are achieved through a combination of in-office whitening, followed by at-home maintenance. Bleaching works best on stains that range in color from yellow to brown, and are caused by external factors, as opposed to stains inside the tooth.
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