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The age of
silver fillings and crowns that show gray at the gum
line is over! Tooth-colored fillings and all ceramic
crowns (no metal) are quickly becoming the standard of
care. From tooth whitening to tooth replacement;
cosmetic dentistry has made incredible technological and
aesthetic improvements in providing beautiful smiles.
Tooth Whitening/Bleaching
 Do
you want a beautiful smile? Whitening your teeth is one
of the easiest things you can do to improve your smile
and boost your self-confidence. Imagine, a single
whitening procedure can counteract years of exposure to
coffee, tea, red wine, cola and smoking, giving you the
smile you've always dreamed of!
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Porcelain Veneers
 Do
you have discolored or crooked teeth, teeth with spaces
between them or teeth stained by fillings? You can
change the shape, color and length of your teeth using
veneers. Veneers are thin, durable shells designed to
cover the front of the tooth. They are typically made of
porcelain and are extremely durable, stain resistant,
natural-looking and easy to maintain.
Veneers are custom-fitted to your teeth by removing a
small amount of enamel and bonding the veneer to your
teeth using a safe, high tech polymer resin. You can
expect veneers to stay bright and strong for many years
by performing good oral hygiene.
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Cosmetic Bonding
 If
you have teeth that have stains that cannot be removed
by bleaching, and veneers or crowns are not necessary,
then cosmetic bonding might be a good option for you.
Cosmetic bonding is an affordable, quick and painless
way to repair many cosmetic flaws or injuries,
including:
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Gaps in teeth
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Spots or
stains
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Chipped
teeth
Dental bonding sculpts individual teeth without
requiring removal of any tooth structure. This technique
bonds a composite material that looks, acts and feels
like the real thing, to an existing tooth. This
procedure usually doesn't require the use of an
anesthetic; is relatively quick to apply; gives an
immediate result and is less expensive than veneers.
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Crowns
Teeth are often restored using silver or porcelain
fillings. However, when too much of a tooth's structure
is removed to support a filling, a crown or "cap" may be
needed. A crown may be needed to:
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Restore a tooth when it is unable to support a large
filling
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Attach
bridges
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Protect a
weak tooth from fracturing or restore fractured
teeth
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Cover
badly shaped or discolored teeth
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Cover
dental implants
A crown essentially covers a tooth to restore it to
its natural shape and size. This permanent covering fits
over your original tooth to strengthen or improve the
appearance of the tooth. Fitting a crown generally
requires at least two visits to the dentist's office.
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Bridges
 Healthy
and strong teeth support and maintain your jaw
alignment. That is why when you lose one or more teeth,
your remaining teeth may shift, and the ability to chew
and speak may be affected. A bridge replaces missing
teeth with artificial teeth, eliminating the gap where
those teeth had been. The bridge is bonded onto
surrounding teeth for support. Regardless of the type of
bridge recommended, its success depends on keeping the
surrounding teeth healthy and strong.
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