Everyone knows that a great smile can boost your confidence and self esteem. That is why having straight teeth is desired by many patients. In the past, some patients with crowding or spacing in their mouth, may have avoided treatment due to a dislike for metal braces. They were apprehensive about the appearance of metal…
White spots, that are often observed as milky white areas on the front teeth, are generally the result of demineralized enamel. There is a loss of minerals from the tooth structure. There may be other causes as well, which your dentist will identify during a review of your dental and medical history and upon…
Depending on your available time, your budget, and the shade change that you are trying to achieve, there are now multiple options available to brighten your smile. The following highlights the four main whitening choices.
Crowns and bridges have traditionally been made of full metal or porcelain fused to metal, both of which provide durability and strength. However, the presence of metal in the oral cavity is not esthetically pleasing to all patients. Metal crowns can sometimes cause a gray hue in the gum tissue surrounding the crown. Some patients…
We have found that many patients present to us wanting to know the difference between a veneer and a crown and which one is right for them. Veneers are thin shells that cover the front of the teeth. They can be used to change the shape, color, size and length of a tooth and also…
If your child plays a contact sport such as soccer, football, hockey, or basketball, they most likely wear protective gear such as helmets, kneepads, shoulder pads, etc to protect their head, neck, limbs and joints. Mouthguards, which can protect the teeth, lips, and other parts of the mouth, are just as important as the more…
Making the decision to undergo cosmetic treatment to improve the appearance of your smile is a fun yet serious move. You, of course, want to make sure you’re making the wisest decision, ensuring you achieve the results you desire. We find that patients often feel concerned about whether they will contribute to the preferences for…
You have finally decided you are ready to brighten up your smile. Whether the problem is allover discoloration, yellowing, a general lack of brightness, or stains, we offer professional teeth whitening to whiten your smile by several shades. While the end result typically sounds wonderful to patients who feel dissatisfied with the shade of their…
Have you been hoping for a way to transform your entire smile? For patients suffering from aesthetic imperfections, we often suggest porcelain veneers for a smile makeover. While some patients choose veneers to treat a single concern – such as discolored teeth – this treatment addresses a wide variety of issues within only two visits.…
Even if the main goal of your dental treatment is to restore a tooth, aesthetics (visual appeal) still plays a big role in maintaining your smile. If you’ve ever had a cavity treated with a metal filling, and you see it every time you smile or brush your teeth in the mirror, you might already…