When it comes to creating a smile that you can be proud to show, porcelain veneers are among the most popular cosmetic dentistry options. Veneers are wafer-thin shells that mimic the front surfaces of your teeth, and are made from highly realistic dental porcelain that makes them virtually indistinguishable from healthy tooth structure. Before opting… Read more »
Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
Get to Know More About Professional Teeth Whitening
It may be one of the most popular dental procedures today, but many patients still miss out on the dramatic benefits of professional teeth whitening. Teeth stains occur frequently, often despite excellent hygiene practices; fortunately, professional teeth whitening offers a quick, safe, and highly effective means to erase them and brighten your smile. With a… Read more »
Questions for Your Cosmetic Dentist
Are you wondering what’s the best way to brighten a stained smile, or how to treat a cavity without your filling being obvious to the world? Cosmetic dentistry entails a number of ways to improve your smile’s appearance, as well as its health and integrity. By speaking with your dentist, you can decide with treatment… Read more »
What Tooth Bonding Can Do
Cosmetic tooth bonding is a conservative way to improve your smile without altering your healthy tooth structure. The material for bonding is known as composite resin, and is a mixture of biocompatible acrylic particles with a lifelike texture and appearance. The resin can be tinted to match your tooth’s unique color, bonded securely to the… Read more »
Can a Smile Makeover Improve Your Life?
The term, “makeover,” can make comprehensive smile improvement seem like a purely cosmetic issue; a luxury, perhaps, but not a particular necessity. For the most part, smile makeovers consist mostly of cosmetic dental treatments, but the benefits of improving your confidence go far beyond your immediate appearance. The benefits of consistent, confident smiling have been… Read more »
Am I a Candidate for Porcelain Veneers?
Cosmetic smile improvement has advanced greatly over the years, with porcelain veneers largely leading the pack of lifelike cosmetic enhancements. The wafer-thin, custom-designed shells are made from highly realistic dental porcelain, and are hand-crafted to closely mimic the size, shape, and appearance of your tooth. Because they’re bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth,… Read more »
Do You Have Questions About Teeth Whitening?
Over time, our teeth can become dulled due to unsightly discoloration. We often have people ask if they can brighten their smiles with over-the-counter strips, or possibly toothpastes or mouthwashes. The truth is, these options simply don’t offer the same dramatic and long lasting stain removal that professional teeth whitening does. Do you have questions… Read more »
3 Reasons Porcelain Veneers are Popular
Improving your smile’s appearance can have a significant positive affect on your overall self-confidence. But when you have more than one issue to contend with, such as discolored, misaligned, chipped, and malformed teeth, improving your smile may seem like a challenge. The good news is that with porcelain veneers, which are becoming increasingly more popular,… Read more »
What Causes Tooth Discoloration?
Tooth discoloration can cause you to become embarrassed or ashamed of your smile, keeping you from showing your teeth. Unfortunately, there are many factors that can cause your teeth to become stained. For example, age certainly plays a large role in the color of your teeth because dentin (the white, inner structure of the tooth)… Read more »
Take-Home Trays Vs. In-Office Teeth Whitening
Have you noticed discoloration in your smile lately? While you may be inclined to whiten your smile on your own, it is always recommended to avoid over-the-counter kits or other products as they could potentially cause damage to your teeth without providing results. Don’t feel discouraged because there isn’t anything you’re able to do on… Read more »
