Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve your appearance. A beautiful, bright, healthy smile can increase self confidence and overall quality of life. Many regular dental treatments can be cosmetic. Modern tooth-colored fillings are virtually invisible when compared to traditional silver fillings. Tooth-colored crowns or caps can be placed instead of gold or silver. Consider some of these treatments we can use to greatly improve your smile and the way you feel.
Dental Implants and implant dentistry
An excellent way to replace missing teeth. A missing tooth or teeth; Potential bite and jaw joint problems from teeth shifting to fill the space; Associated with missing teeth; Improve chewing ability; A more permanent solution than dentures.
A dental implant is an appliance used to replace the roots of teeth. The dental implant is surgically attached to the jaw bone, an artificial tooth is attached to the top of the implant, creating a natural looking, undetectable replacement for the missing tooth. If more than one tooth is missing, several implants may provide a base for a series of artificial teeth known as a fixed bridge. Dental implants can even be used to secure a full set of removable dentures for people who have no remaining natural teeth. This can greatly improve chewing ability.
It generally takes about six months for the surgical implant to heal before the final installation of the artificial tooth or teeth can be finished.
Dental implants with artificial teeth are the closest thing to regrowing your natural teeth. They are strong, stable, durable and virtually undetectable. By filling gaps left by missing teeth, implants can provide better chewing ability and head off jaw joint problems. They are far superior to removable dentures.
Dental implants are excellent, state-of-the-art restorations and have few disadvantages when compared to alternatives such as dentures. However, dental implants do require surgery and time to heal, and they are initially more expensive than dentures or fixed bridges. These disadvantages are offset by the ease of use, saved time and long term health benefits of implants.
Dentures are a poor alternative to dental implants. However, in some cases, where finances are a primary concern, dentures are an alternative.
Porcelain Laminates or Veneers
Completely reshape your teeth for a beautiful, white smile.
- Stained or discolored teeth
- Unsightly gaps between front teeth
- Chipped teeth
- Rough or jagged edges on front teeth
- Teeth that are too small or large in proportion to rest of the mouth
- Crooked teeth
- Worn teeth
A porcelain laminate, also called a veneer, is a thin shell of porcelain that covers the front of each tooth. Bonded directly to the front of the tooth, they are similar to the way artificial fingernails are applied. Every porcelain laminate or veneer is a dental work of art, carefully crafted in a dental laboratory to fit your individual smile.
With a skilled dentist, porcelain laminates can provide you with an incredibly natural, beautiful smile. They are virtually undetectable and can dramatically improve your appearance. Veneers are durable and long-lasting when compared to other cosmetic dentistry treatments.
Although they are highly durable, porcelain laminates are not permanent. Well crafted laminates will last many years, but will eventually need to be replaced.
Porcelain laminates are an excellent investment, but they are not appropriate for teeth with excessive tooth decay. In those cases, porcelain crowns are the best alternative. If you only wish to improve tooth alignment, orthodontic treatment is another alternative. |
