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What Are Dental Veneers? There are many cosmetic dentistry situations which arise that lend themselves to treatment with dental veneers by your cosmetic dentist. One indication is for restoring teeth with discoloration that have been unaffected by the more conventional teeth bleaching approaches. Some examples of this are teeth that have severe tetracycline (an antibiotic) […]

The term “dental bonding” describes a dental procedure that is used for various purposes. Tooth-colored composite resins are applied to teeth for cosmetic reasons, to repair cracked and chipped teeth, protect exposed tooth roots against decay, or restore decayed teeth. What Are Some Of The Benefits Of Dental Bonding? For cosmetic purposes, dental bonding can […]

A healthy, beautiful smile should be part of your wardrobe. When you’re getting dressed in the morning, don’t forget that your smile is a vital part of your total image. Your smile is often the first impression people have of you. A psychological study reported in Perceptive Motor Skills found that people judged a person’s […]

The most common complaint associated with crowns is that they look “opaque,” “lifeless,” and “fake” compared to natural teeth. Do you need an extreme makeover to solve the problem? No! The appearance of a crown is affected by many factors, but ultimately, the final result is determined by how the crown reacts with light. Natural […]

Do you have a weakened, discolored or broken tooth, or teeth, you wish could be improved without having them reduced in size and replaced with dental crowns? Until quite recently, a crown was your only alternative. But not any more. Now that tooth or teeth can be saved and looking fabulous with elegant, life-like porcelain […]

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Is the reflection you see not quite what you used to see? Do you say to yourself, “I don’t feel any older, but I see an older person.” Getting older is an inevitable process, but you don’t have to look older, too. When it comes […]

We have all seen smiles that you know have dental crowns in the front. You look at them and say to yourself that something is not natural. Many times, it is the dark rim of gum tissue that gives it away. The dark rim of gum tissue does not occur around natural teeth, only around […]

People of a certain age sometimes find themselves in need of dental care involving dental crowns instead of a filling, or dental bridges to replace missing teeth. Understandably, in light of the present economy, many patients think first of the expense. But the fact remains that postponed care costs more in the long run, both […]

There are two reasons why individuals need a dental crown lengthening procedure: to properly restore a tooth or to make a “gummy smile” more attractive. To properly restore a tooth, several millimeters of healthy tooth structure must be available above the crest of supporting bone. However, this often is not the case when teeth are […]

There are many cosmetic dentistry options available today that dentists can use to replace missing teeth. The decision to use one instead of another depends on many factors. The best cosmetic dentistry treatment option can be different from person to person or from one area to another in the same mouth. The purpose of this […]