Cosmetic Procedures:
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The goal of cosmetic dentistry is to turn an average smile into a
terrific smile. It's done by analyzing every aspect of the smile, then
correcting the problems.
Terrific smiles have several things in common:
 | the teeth are straight, not crooked |
| the teeth are evenly spaced, without gaps |
| the teeth are white, not stained |
| the top teeth show in the smile, but not the gums |
| the gum line is smooth, not uneven |
| the edges of the top teeth smoothly follow curve of the lower lip |
There are cosmetic procedures to correct any of these problems.
So even if you weren't born with a beautiful smile, you can still
have one!
Veneers:
Veneers are a thin shell of porcelain or plastic that are bonded
to a tooth to improve its color and shape. A veneer generally
covers only the front and top of a tooth.
Veneers can be used to:
| close spaces between teeth |
| lengthen small or misshapen teeth |
| whiten stained or dark teeth |
| protect teeth from damage and wear |
| restore the original look of the teeth |
It takes two or more appointments to restore teeth with veneers.
On the first appointment, the teeth are shaped and roughened.
Impressions are made of the teeth and are used to create precise
working models from which the veneers are expertly crafted for a
perfect fit. On the second appointment, the prepared teeth
are cleaned and polished. Then an adhesive is used to bond the
veneers to the teeth. Once the adhesive is hardened, the bond
is extremely strong, and the veneers virtually become part of the
teeth. The veneers can be used just as you would your own teeth.
The final result is beautiful and natural looking teeth.
Bonding:
Like veneers, bonding can:
| close spaces between teeth |
| lengthen small or misshapen teeth |
| whiten stained or dark teeth |
| protect teeth from damage and wear |
| restore the original look of teeth |
A single tooth can be shaped or colored, or your entire smile
can be changed. Bonding the teeth with resin is a single
appointment procedure. First the teeth are roughened and a
conditioning gel is applied. Then a material called is resin is
placed on the tooth, sculpted to the desired shape and hardened
with a harmless high-intensity light. Once in place, bonded
restorations are extremely strong. Bonding can improve your
smile, and the final result is beautiful, natural looking teeth.
Get more information about:
At-Home Tooth Whitening
White Fillings
All-Porcelain Crowns and Bridges
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