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DeFelice Family Dentistry offers many professional services
that implement the latest dental biocompatible cosmetic technologies to enhance
your smile. Technically cosmetic dentistry is simply an effective mix of
cosmetic surgery and dentistry, specifically developed to address the concerns
of people with stained or damaged teeth.
Cosmetic
dentistry is popular now because of increased public awareness. More and more
celebrities and TV personalities are sporting their perfect pearly whites. The
idea of possibly having perfect teeth is quickly becoming common.
There are
numerous whitening kits available for private use in the home, but they're not
as effective as getting cosmetic dentistry. Furthermore, many are not be
biocompatible with your body
Also there
are not any over the counter products that can fix a chipped or widely spaced
tooth. Cosmetic dentistry is safe, effective, and painless. For people who want
results, it's the only real answer.
There are
three main types of cosmetic dentistry. Whitening focuses on improving the
color of your teeth. Dental implants and bonding involves replacing teeth or
portions of missing teeth. Veneers focus on changing the appearance of your
front teeth.
The
following cosmetic enhancement procedures are offered to our
patients:
Teeth/Tooth Whitening - As we age our teeth naturally
lose their white color. Habits like drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes can
make things worse by adding stains to the mix. White teeth can be regained
through a process known as whitening. When it comes to whitening there are
several different levels of the procedure. Surface whiteners focus on
eliminating the stains accumulated from coffee and tobacco products. They are
commonly found in chewing gums and toothpastes. More intensive bleaching agents
can be used in your cosmetic dentists office. These are many times more
powerful than surface whiteners and actually penetrate the tooth to give it a
wholesome new look. Learn about the procedures, who it's best for, the costs
and options available when having all of your teeth whitened.
Biocompatible Composite and Porcelain Tooth Veneers -
A porcelain and composite veneers that effectively hide the tooth defects of
your front teeth with a thin shell of porcelain or other composite glued to the
surface. They can be used to cover up stains and chips, along with hiding gaps
that may be present between your teeth.
Dental Bonding - Chipped teeth can be fixed with a
variety of bonding treatments. A chipped tooth can be fixed with a bonding
compound. These are biocompatible composite resins that can be molded to
replace missing portions of teeth. They are then hardened with a curing laser
or light source.
Dental
Implants - A missing tooth is usually not bonded, but actually replaced
with a dental implant. These are prosthetics that are anchored to the jawbone.
They look just like the real thing, and your friends would be hard pressed to
notice the change.
Dental Bridges, - Bridges replace missing teeth with
biocompatible tooth like materials that are nearly impossible to distinguish
from your real teeth.
Dental
Caps - These are frequently used dental techniques to create the best smile
and image.
Dental Crowns - These are also frequently used in
cosmetic dentistry. A crown is placed over a tooth, replacing most of its
enamel. It surrounds the tooth, giving it strength and providing a strong,
durable biting surface. Crowns are often used when large fillings wear out,
when a tooth cracks, when a cavity is especially large, and after a root canal
procedure.
Tooth
Contouring and Reshaping - A great deal for your smile that can be
accomplished through simple and minor changes to tooth contours and
shapes.
 Accelerated
Orthodontics - New orthodontic systems, such as
Invisalign, now often
allow you to wear braces for only a few months rather that a few years with
tradition braces. Further you avoid the visibility of other orthondontic brace
methods. The
Invisalign treatment consists of a series of snap-on,
custom fit, removable mouth trays, or aligners, that apply a controlled amount
of force to your teeth, forcing them to shift. Occasionally the application of
these orthodontic systems can be a great benefit to your smile. Click here or
from the menu on the right to view the
Invisalign Information Video (48.6MB .mpg file) with
Windows Media Player.
Cosmetic Gum Surgery - This is where A "Gummy Smile" or a
"Long Tooth Smile" are corrected through gum surgery.
At
DeFelice Family Dentistry you will be fully informed of your options and the
investment involved. |
