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Aesthetic Dentistry FAQs

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Will my smile fit me?

Just like you, your smile is unique. Our goal is to design a smile that complements your overall appearance. We start with a photo of your smile so you can tell us what you like and what you would like to change .Then we take a series of facial measurements to help us create a smile proportionate to your bone structure, age, and gender. We want your smile to enhance your appearance and look completely natural.

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How can I whiten stained or discolored teeth?

Many people achieve a whiter, brighter smile with one of our simple whitening procedures. We offer Zoom! Whitening, a one-hour technique that uses light activation to give you a whiter smile. For patients who prefer to lift stains gradually with an at-home whitening process, we offer custom-made trays and gentle whitening gel in our take-home kits.

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What do you use to fill cavities?

Silver-mercury fillings are nearly obsolete. Our practice uses no silver mercury and will be happy to assist you in replacing older, failing amalgam restorations. Today’s porcelain inlays and composite resins create fillings that look and feel natural, while providing optimal strength for your bite.

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What are porcelain veneers?

Porcelain veneers are thin sheets of ceramic that bond directly to the front surfaces of the teeth. They are an ideal choice for improving your smile and have become increasingly popular due to their simplicity and versatility. Ultra-thin porcelain veneers are virtually undetectable and highly resistant to coffee, tea, or other staining agents. For strength and appearance, their resemblance to healthy, white tooth enamel is unsurpassed by other restorative options.

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How can you replace my missing teeth?

Many options are available, including bridges, implants, or even precision-fit, natural-looking and natural-feeling partial and full dentures. Replacing missing teeth can boost self-confidence and allows remaining teeth to last longer by reducing the stress placed on them.

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What is gum recontouring?

The aesthetic framing of the gum tissue is as important to the teeth as a quality frame is to an artist’s painting. Contouring is a simple gum lift, but it makes a tremendous difference in one’s smile. If a gummy smile is keeping you from feeling confident, our laser gum recontouring treatments may be just the thing for you.

Your gums can be quickly and delicately recontoured with a diode laser that seals the gums the instant it touches them. This means prompt healing. It also means that the procedure can be finished in just one comfortable office visit.

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What is bonding?

Bonding is a method of restoring decayed teeth, making cosmetic improvements, changing the color of teeth, or reshaping teeth with a composite resin filling. First, a thin coating of a plastic material is applied on the front surface of the teeth. Next, a bonding material is applied and sculpted, colored, and shaped to provide an attractive, natural-looking result. A high-intensity light cures the material. Finally, the surface is finely polished for a stunning new smile.

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