Cosmetic dentistry

COSMETIC DENTISTRY
Teeth Whitening
Whitening of teeth is performed for patients who desire a brighter smile. As the name suggests, teeth whitening is a procedure used to
lighten the color of teeth.

You should look for a whitening procedure that is:
Teeth darkened from coffee, tea or smoking Discoloration of teeth by the deterioration of a tooth’s nerve **Stains caused by tetracycline may be lightened, but results are not as dramatic. Depending on your case, we can tailor an alternative treatment to whiten severely stained teeth, like veneers.
Treatment Possibilities Determining whether you are a candidate for whitening is mainly based upon diagnosing the exact cause of teeth discoloration. There are several types of whitening methods available in our clinic.
(as seen on ABC’s hit Extreme Makeover) The Zoom!® Chairside Whitening System is a scientifical y advanced tooth whitening procedure. It’s safe, effective and fast. In just
over an hour, your teeth wil become dramatical y whiter. Zoom!® Chairside Whitening is ideal for anyone looking for immediate
results. The convenience of Zoom!® in comparison to days of wearing trays or strips, makes it the perfect choice for the busy
individual.
The first pre-fil ed, adaptable, disposable whitening trays. Très chic. Très magnifique. Très bien.
Très Fast:
 Active 9% hydrogen peroxide gel No impressions, models, or lab time
Très Fit:
 Thin, comfortable tray easily adapts to fit al teeth (not just the front six) Delivery tray ensures proper placement Protective gingival barrier gel ensures comfort for continual whitening Très Delicious:
Composite Bonding / White Fillings
Composite bonding is a dental technique that is used to improve the appearance of teeth utilizing a composite resin. This is paral el to
using a sculptor’s clay. It is a widely available procedure for aesthetic concerns concerning color and shape of teeth.
Broken, chipped or decayed teeth, especial y front teeth Old silver (amalgam) fil ings that need to be replaced Desire to maintain a pleasing appearance and a white beautiful smile **Teeth that have been bonded just look like your own teeth. Composite material is applied to a tooth and sculpted to an ideal shape to cover or replace the decayed area. It has a relatively lower cost.
Veneers
Veneers are very thin layers of special y-shaped porcelain or plastic that can be permanently bonded to the front of the teeth with little or
no anesthesia needed. It al ows your dentist to alter tooth position, tooth shape, tooth size, tooth color and to whiten teeth, close spaces and
create a great smile.
Darkened teeth due to tetracycline stains Teeth that are too smal or too large in proportion to the rest of the mouth Composite Veneers-usual y performed in a single visit Porcelain Veneers-usual y require two visits
Crowns (Caps)
As we age, many find teeth that are not structural y sound. A crown, also known as a cap, is a tooth-shaped covering that is placed over
a tooth to protect and keep teeth that are badly decayed or fractured.
Patient Concerns / Why do I need crowns?• Protective cover for badly decayed teeth or fractured teeth Weak teeth that need to be protected due to root canal treatment Unpleasant natural appearance of teeth such as malformed, malpositioned or discolored teeth How are crowns made?Firstly, a thorough clinical examination is conducted with radiographs. The suitability for crowns is assessed and any preparatory work is **Our dentist will advise on appropriate material choices, treatment sequence and other concerns you have depending upon the strength requirements and aesthetic concerns of the tooth involved.
At the second appointment, the teeth to be crowned are prepared. This involves reduction of the tooth size usual y under local anesthesia fol owed by an impression or mould of the prepared tooth. This trimming of the tooth is required to create space for the crown to be fitted. The mould taken is sent to a laboratory where skil ed technicians will fabricate the crown. For the meantime, a temporary (provisional) crown is made and fitted onto the trimmed tooth.
At the third appointment, the temporary crown is removed and the tooth surfaces cleaned. The completed crown is tried on the tooth for fit, harmony with the bite and appearance. Final y, the crown is cemented on to the prepared tooth with dental cement.
Our dentist wil inform you on how to care for your teeth.
Instant Orthodontics
Instant orthodontics is a cosmetic dental procedure where porcelain veneers, crowns, or bonding are used artistical y to create the
il usion of straight teeth. It is cal ed instant orthodontics because in as little as two weeks, a patient can go from teeth that are crowded to a perfect smile.
Patient Concerns  Crooked teeth that require straightening but you don’t want to wait for several months to correct them A crooked smile Mild crowding of front teeth *The procedure of doing instant orthodontics involves reshaping and reducing your existing teeth to accommodate veneers, onlays, or crowns. However, not everyone is a candidate. You should consider the fol owing:• The teeth has enough bone and tissue support The teeth should be mildly crooked and not far out from the dental arch The should not be an underbite, an overbite, a cross bite or a major discrepancy in your jaws TimetableThis procedure usual y requires at least two appointments.

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