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Cosmetic Dentistry

Do you hate your smile? Are you embarrassed in photographs?
The happiest patients we have are those who have decided to improve their smiles. We know that many people hate their teeth, but are completely unaware how we might give them a new, beautiful smile. We use a combination of porcelain veneers, crowns, teeth whitening, orthodontics, and laser gum recontouring and the results are incredible! Come in and we will give you an idea of what is possible.

The Goal

The goal of cosmetic dentistry is to transform an average smile into a terrific smile! To accomplish this goal, we analyze every aspect of your smile and then correct the problem. We can repair chipped or broken teeth. We can replace silver ... (read our Cosmetic Dentistry brochure in PDF format)

Veneers

A veneer is a thin shell of porcelain or plastic that is 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 ... (read our Veneers brochure in PDF format)

Bonding

With bonding, we can close spaces between teeth, lengthen small or misshapen teeth, or whiten stained or dark teeth. We can shape and color a single tooth, or improve your entire smile. When teeth are chipped or beginning to wear, bonding can ... (read our Bonding brochure in PDF format)

Home Whitening

Over time, your teeth darken as minerals penetrate their outer enamel layer. This darkening can be caused by foods and beverages that stain, such as coffee, colas, tea, red wine or berries. Tobacco products, like cigarettes, cigars and chewing ... (read our Home Whitening brochure in PDF format)

White Fillings

Until recently, silver amalgam was the material most often used to restore decayed portions of your teeth, especially back teeth. Unfortunately, silver fillings can really darken a smile, and amalgam, by its very nature, can cause damage to your ... (read our White Fillings brochure in PDF format)

All-Porcelain

Crowns

A tooth-colored crown may be made of both porcelain and metal, or, thanks to newly available technology, it may be made entirely of porcelain. Recent breakthroughs in adhesives, combined with the development of stronger porcelain materials, ... (read our Crowns brochure in PDF format)

Bridges

A tooth-colored bridge may be made of both porcelain and metal, or, thanks to newly available technology, it may be made entirely of porcelain. Recent breakthroughs in adhesives, combined with the development of stronger porcelain materials, ... (read our Bridges brochure in PDF format)

Indirect Resin

Advantages

It used to be that we primarily used silver amalgam to restore damaged or decayed portions of your teeth. Unfortunately, amalgam fillings can be unsightly, and in the long run, they are usually not the best, most cost-effective solution. Amalgam ... (read our Advantages brochure in PDF format)

Amalgam Problems

Thanks to the development of new, stronger tooth-colored restorative materials, silver amalgam fillings are often not the best choice for longterm dental health, functionality and appearance. Amalgam fillings can expand with age, or undergo metal ... (read our Amalgam Problems brochure in PDF format)

Procedure

An indirect resin is a custom-crafted, white-plastic restoration that is bonded in place to restore a damaged tooth. The bonding technique allows the tooth to be restored to nearly its original strength because the bonding process adds strength to ... (read our Procedure brochure in PDF format)

Post-Op Instructions

* When your bite is altered, or the position of your teeth is changed, it will feel different for a few days. It takes several days for your brain to recognize and adjust to the new conditions in your mouth. If you detect any high spots ... (read our Post-Op Instructions brochure in PDF format)



 

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