After practicing dentistry for 20 years, I love a dental challenge! One of the hardest things to do esthetically as a dentist is to recreate a front tooth so that it exactly matches the surrounding teeth. Though I enjoy doing full mouth veneers and implants, some of my most rewarding experiences as a dentist have been artistically recreating a single front tooth. Teeth have unique characteristics, and trying to duplicate those can be quite difficult. But 6 years ago, our practice invested in a new CAD/CAM technology and a set of custom stains and ceramics that we can use to create perfectly matching dental restorations in just a few minutes.
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A Better Smile
Right or wrong we often make assumptions about people based on how they look. A confident, attractive smile plays an important role in a person’s image. When you look good, you feel good, and if you’re pleas
ed with your smile, you’re more likely to wear it! If the real you is hiding behind an unattractive smile, you may want to consider some cosmetic options. Cosmetic dentistry refers to a host of dental treatments designed to enhance the smile and correct chipped, cracked, discolored, and unevenly spaced teeth. There are many cosmetic options available today including whitening, veneers and all-ceramic crowns, bonding, orthodontic treatment (braces or Invisalign), and tooth-colored fillings and inlays. [Read more…]
Look Back and Love Your Smile
The holiday season is a wonderful time to gather with family and friends and show gratitude for the year’s blessings. If your family is like mine, these family gatherings usually involve taking pictures of everyone and all the fun being had. While it is fun to look back at past photos and reminisce, no one wants to see themselves in pictures and wish their smile were better. Tooth bleaching is one simple way you might be able to improve your smile for those holiday photos. [Read more…]