Teeth
Whitening:
Bleaching lightens teeth that have been
stained or discolored by age, food, drink, and smoking.
Teeth darkened as a result of injury or taking certain
medications can also be bleached, but the effectiveness
depends on the degree of staining present.
Composite (tooth-colored) Fillings:
Also known
as "bonding", composite fillings are now widely used instead
of amalgam (silver) fillings to repair teeth with cavities,
and also to replace old defective fillings. Tooth-colored
fillings are also used to repair chipped, broken, or
discolored teeth. This type of filling is also very useful
to fill in gaps and to protect sensitive, exposed root
surfaces caused by gum recession.
Porcelain Veneers:
Veneers
are thin custom-made, tooth-colored shells that are bonded
onto the fronts of teeth to create a beautiful individual
smile. They can help restore or camouflage damaged,
discolored, poorly shaped, or misaligned teeth. Unlike
crowns, veneers require minimal tooth structure to be
removed from the surface of the tooth.
Porcelain Crowns (caps):
A crown is a tooth-colored, custom-made covering that
encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its
original shape and size. Crowns protect and strengthen
teeth that cannot be restored with fillings or other types
of restorations. They are ideal for teeth that have large,
fractured or broken fillings and also for those that are
badly decayed.
Dental
Implants:
Dental implants are artificial roots that are surgically
placed into the jaw to replace one or more missing teeth.
Porcelain crowns, bridges, and dentures can be made
specifically to fit and attach to implants, giving a patient
a strong, stable, and durable solution to removable dental
appliances.
Orthodontics:
Less visible and more effective brackets and
wires are making straightening teeth with orthodontics much
more appealing to adult patients. Also, in some cases,
teeth may be straightened with custom-made, clear, removable
aligners that require no braces.
Thanks to
the advances in modern dentistry, cosmetic treatments can
make a difference in making your smile shine!