COSMETIC DENTISTRY
We do a large amount of cosmetic dentistry. This involves bleaching teeth, reshaping
enamel, placing resin and ceramic veneers on anterior teeth, and ceramic or porcelain to
metal crowns on front and back teeth.
BLEACHING TEETH
We make very accurate bleach trays containing bleach gel that the patient wears about an
hour a day, usually from two to four weeks. We have had a high degree of success with this
procedure, and have treated most of the people in the office, as well as hundreds of our
patients. The procedure is quite safe. About the only problem we notice is that the gums
sometimes get a little sensitive if the bleach gel is left in too long. That is easily
remedied by cutting back on bleach time.
RESHAPING ENAMEL
This is sort of "poor man's cosmetic dentistry." Sometimes all it takes to greatly improve the
appearance of the teeth is to remove rough and chipped edges or gently change the shape of
the tooth with careful contouring and polishing.
RESIN AND CERAMIC VENEERS
These are some of the most beautiful restorations. They are done with very little reduction of
tooth structure. They can make the shape of the tooth more esthetic, can cover ugly stains, and
close spaces between teeth. We have done these on several office members and on hundreds
of other patients. Pictures of
Ceramic Veneers
CERAMIC AND PORCELAIN FUSED TO METAL CROWNS
These are done on front and back teeth, often where the teeth have been broken or have been
badly decayed. These are generally the backbone of the cosmetic dental
practice and are used on individual teeth, multiples, or are constructed with fixed bridges, replacing missing teeth.
Pictures of
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Crowns
