SMILE TEETH WHITENING. Teeth enamel discoloration can be caused by staining, aging, or chemical damage to teeth. Some of the more common causes of teeth discoloration are medications, coffee, tea or cigarettes. People who drink significant amounts of cola soft drinks can experience similar staining. Teeth bleaching is a chemical process used to lighten the color of the patient´s teeth. The procedure can be performed entirely in the cosmetic dentist´s office or it can be performed by the patient in their home, using materials provided by the dentist. The home method is often used because it saves the patient from having to make an office visit for each treatment. Before the patient embarks on the home teeth whitening regiment, the cosmetic dentist creates a custom mouth tray for the patient. The custom tray is a critical component of the treatment. it ensures that the correct amount of whitening solution is used and that the patient´s teeth are properly exposed to the whitening solution . The custom made mouth tray provides for a better fit than a one-size-fits-all mouth tray to help increase the margin of patient safety. The In-Office Whitening System is a revolutionary tooth whitening procedure. It´s safe, effective and fast -very fast. In just over an hour ,your teeth will be dramatically whiter. In- Office is ideal for anyone looking for immediate results. The convenience in comparison to days of wearing trays and gradual whitening makes it the perfect choice for the busy individual. The In-Office teeth whitening procedure is easy and pain-free. It starts with a short preparation to isolate your lips and gums. Then the proprietary whitening gel is applied. The whitening gel is then activated through the application of a specially designed light. Finally ,the procedure is completed with a five-minute fluoride treatment. The procedure often leaves teeth up to six to ten times whiter.
Veneers and Composite Veneers
Now you can get the smile you’ve always wanted – that nature may not have blessed you with. Today, thousands of people who want to look and feel better about themselves are choosing to correct their smiles.
Composite veneers provide beauty and strength while preserving your natural tooth structure. And that means you can correct a wide variety of unsightly dental distortions or conditions, such as Tooth discoloration noticeable gaps Permanent stains Broken or misshapen teeth means anyone can have a beautiful smile and can be a life-changing procedure. Best of all, are applied with a revolutionary procedure. No drilling, shots, or pain No removal of sensitive tooth structure, safe for sensitive patients. And in only one appointment of 4 to 5 hours, you will be ready
Ask us what Composite Veneers can do for you – may be a life-changing smile is in your future.
Crowns, Bridges and Full Mouth Reconstruction
Bridges are natural-looking dental appliances that can replace a section of missing teeth. Because they are custom-made, bridges are barely noticeable and can restore the natural contour of teeth as well as the proper bite relationship between upper and lower teeth.
Bridges are sometimes referred to as fixed partial dentures, because they are semi-permanent and are bonded to existing teeth or implants. Some bridges are removable and can be cleaned by the wearer; others need to be removed by a dentist.
Porcelain, gold alloys or combinations of materials are usually used to make bridge appliances.
Appliances called implant bridges are attached to an area below the gum tissue, or the bone.
CROWNS
Crowns are synthetic caps, usually made of a material like porcelain, placed on the top of a tooth.
Crowns are typically used to restore a tooth’s function and appearance following a restorative procedure such as a root canal. When decay in a tooth has become so advanced that large portions of the tooth must be removed, crowns are often used to restore the tooth.
Crowns are also used to attach bridges, cover implants, prevent a cracked tooth from becoming worse, or an existing filling is in jeopardy of becoming loose or dislocated. Crowns also serve an aesthetic use, and are applied when a discolored or stained tooth needs to be restored to its natural appearance.
Procedures
A tooth must usually be reduced in size to accommodate a crown. An impression is made of the existing tooth and an impression is made. The impression is sent to a special lab, which manufactures a custom-designed crown. In some cases, a temporary crown is applied until the permanent crown is ready. Permanent crowns are cemented in place.
Crowns are sometimes confused with veneers, but they are quite different. Veneers are typically applied only to relatively small areas.
Caring For Your Crowns
With proper care, a good quality crown could last up to eight years or longer. It is very important to floss in the area of the crown to avoid excess plaque or collection of debris around the restoration.
Certain behaviors such as jaw clenching or bruxism (teeth grinding) significantly shorten the life of a crown. Moreover, eating brittle foods, ice or hard candy can compromise the adhesion of the crown, or even damage the crown.
