A beautiful smile shows most of the 8-10 upper teeth with almost no gum above the two front teeth. Certain pathologic/physiologic conditions result in too much exposure of the gum above the upper front teeth. We can safely modify the position and shape of this gum so that more of your natural enamel and less of gum show when you smile.
Also reduction of the bulk of tissue under the lip causes the upper lip not to move up as much and appear thicker when smiling.
Cosmetic dentistry is all about your looks and your smile. When you come in for a consultation, we will evaluate the esthetics of your smile, as well as the health of the individual teeth and gums.
Procedures involved in cosmetic dentistry include: Crowns refer to individual caps on specific teeth. These may be all porcelain, or a combination of porcelain and metal. Generally, crowns are permanent, although patient diet, home care, and dental maintenance can have an effect on their longevity.
Bridges are multiple teeth connected together to form one chewing unit. They may be from three to more teeth in size. Typically, they are cemented in place and are generally permanent.
Veneers are laminated porcelain facings that are made in a dental lab and cemented over the front of your natural teeth. This procedure is especially attractive to people who have discolored teeth, but don't want to have their teeth prepared for conventional crowning.
Bonding refers to facings, like the veneers above, only using plastic resin, rather than porcelain. And, they are made right on the spot, without a dental lab involved.
The advantage of bonding is that there is usually no anesthetic or tooth preparation involved. The disadvantage is that, because they are resins, they do not last as long as veneers, and they can discolor with age.
Implants are titanium screws placed in your jawbone, usually by a periodontist, which provide a false root to place a new crown or bridge on. They replace broken or extracted teeth and are very effective in restoring natural looks and function.
Dentures both partial and full, are an affordable alternative to implants. The benefits are ease of production and relative less expense. The disadvantages include less chewing strength and an unnatural feel and taste.
EverbrightTM In-Office Tooth Whitening Kit
It is designed for application by the dentiest. Experience significantly whiter teeth quickly and easily. The dramatic result will let you show off your bright and confident smile.
The LITEX 685 utilizes state-of-the-art Xenon Bulb and Liquid Light Guide techonology for fast curing of composites as well as teeth whitening.
The LITEX 685 serves as a whitening unit when used with Whitening Arch and Whitening Stand. EverbriteTM Whitening kit is included for use during the whitening procedure.
