If you suffer from chipped, jagged, or gaps on your front teeth, or if you have dull colored or stained teeth, you might benefit from composite bonding.

Composite resin is a white, tooth-colored material that can be shaded to match your teeth. This material is applied to your teeth and sculpted to cover or replace the problem area. The material bonds to the surface of your teeth like a glue. Often, it is "cured" or hardened with an intense, ultraviolet light.

When skillfully applied and sculpted, this material allows you to have a natural, beautiful improvement to your smile.

Initially, bonding is less expensive than porcelain veneers. However, it tends to break down and discolor in several years, and thus will require replacement. For this reason, porcelain restorations are usually more cost-effective over time.

If you're considering dental composite bonding, porcelain laminates or crowns are an excellent, longer-lasting alternative.

If you suffer from chipped, jagged, or gaps on your front teeth, or if you have dull colored or stained teeth, you might benefit from porcelain veneers. Additionally, if you're front teeth are crooked or worn, or are too small or too large in proportion to the size of your mouth, porcelain veneers are an excellent treatment option.

A porcelain laminate (often called a "veneer") is a thin shell of porcelain that covers the front of each tooth. They bond directly to the front of the tooth, similar to the way artificial fingernails work. Each porcelain laminate is a work of art, carefully crafted in a laboratory to fit your individual smile.

In the hands of a highly skilled dentist, porcelain laminates can provide you with an incredibly beautiful smile. They are virtually undetectable and can dramatically improve your appearance. They are durable and long-lasting when compared to other cosmetic treatments.

Although they are highly-durable, porcelain laminates are not permanent. Well-crated laminates will last many years, but will eventually require replacement.

Porcelain laminates are an excellent investment. However, they are not appropriate for teeth with excessive decay. In those cases, porcelain crowns are the <em>only</em>] alternative. In the event that you desire to only improve tooth alignment, orthodontic treatment might be the recommended alternative.

A great smile is one of the first things people notice about you. However, if you've ever worried about having dull, gray, or yellowed teeth, you're not alone. Many everyday things like coffee, tea, and wine use can significantly dull the color of your teeth. Some foods, such as berries and chocolate, can stain teeth. Additionally, the dulling effects of both aging and smoking are easy to see.

Fortunately, new advances in teeth whitening enable your dentist to significantly brighten your smile in a short time.

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A "shade" is a color-matching key used by dentists to determine the brightness of teeth. An 8-shade shift in whiteness is excellent and can be achieved with our special in-office whitening treatment.

Modern tooth-whitening systems are highly effective and have dramatic results. Many celebrities consistently whiten their teeth to improve their appearance.

Occasionally, patients may experience some gum or tooth sensitivity when using their trays. These symptoms subside when whitening has been discontinued for several days.

Plastic whitening trays will be made from models of your teeth. You will then place a special whitening gel in each tray, and wear the trays in your mouth for several hours per day. (Many patients wear their trays after dinner and before bed.) A significant change in tooth color is usually seen in just four to six weeks.

Accelerated whitening is another option for some patients. This process can result in whiter, brighter teeth in just one office visit. Please consult with the doctor to see if this procedure may work for you.

Occasionally, teeth may be stained in a way that limits the effectiveness of tooth whitening. In those instances, porcelain veneers or crowns are an excellent alternative.

Cosmetic dentistry includes procedures correct imperfections or enhance the appearance of the mouth.  Tooth color, alignment, spacing as well as regularity of the teeth are the characteristics that give the overall appearance.  Any of these can be enhanced to provide a stunning new smile.

WHITENING

Tooth whitening is a popular procedure to make teeth whiter and brighter, and therefore more attractive. Bleaching can be used to whitening stained and discolored teeth, or simply to enhance a dull smile.  Either way, tooth whitening is a safe and relatively painless procedure ideal for most patients.  Our office offers two methods of whitening: in-office whitening and tray whitening.