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Cosmetic Dentistry Directory Blog
Cosmetic Dentistry Directory
Monday, June 24, 2013
The Benefits of Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is a quick and cost-effective way to deal
with minor cosmetic dental issues. Applied in layers and colored and shaped to
fit seamlessly into your smile, dental
bonding can be used to address issues such as:
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Small gaps between teeth
·
Chips
·
Crooked presentation
·
Irregular sizes
·
Discoloration or stains
In some instances your cosmetic dentist may even use dental
bonding to address small cavities, but this will be based on your unique needs.
Why Dental Bonding?
Dental bonding is much faster, less invasive, and less
expensive than cosmetic dentistry options such as porcelain veneers, yet it
addresses many of the same issues. Bonding takes only one office visit and can
produce results for a number of years. When damaged, bonding is easily touched
up, allowing for instant correction of future aesthetic issues as well.
Although dental bonding may not be as strong as porcelain
veneers, it is an ideal solution for people with only minor cosmetic issues.
Talk to your cosmetic dentist today to learn if dental bonding is a good
solution for your smile.
If you would like to learn more about dental bonding or
other ways to perfect your smile, please contact us
today to find an experienced cosmetic dentist in your
area.
posted by
Neil
at
8:33 AM
Monday, June 17, 2013
Taking Care of Porcelain Veneers
When you have porcelain
veneers placed, you will want to take care of them to prevent premature
replacement. It is often expected that porcelain veneers will last for upwards
of ten years, but when cared for properly, your veneers may last significantly
longer.
Brush and Floss
As with your natural teeth, veneers should be brushed after
every meal and snack. It is equally important that you floss at least once, but
preferably twice daily to help prevent debris and bacteria from getting
underneath your veneers. Use a soft bristled toothbrush and a nonabrasive
toothpaste to prevent scratching the surface of your veneers. Once scratched,
veneers will need to be replaced.
Do not use a mouthwash with alcohol. Alcohol can weaken the
dental bonding holding veneers in place. If you feel it necessary to use a
mouthwash, talk to your cosmetic dentist about which brand will be least
damaging to your veneers.
Dental Visits
Taking care of your veneers at home is important, but so too
are biannual visits to your cosmetic dentist for cleanings and examinations.
These visits allow your dentist to thoroughly clean both veneers and natural
teeth and to check for issues with your veneers and general oral health issues
as well.
To learn more about caring for your porcelain veneers,
please contact
us today to find an experienced cosmetic dentist in your area.
posted by
Neil
at
8:31 AM
Monday, June 10, 2013
Cosmetic Benefits of Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are one of the quickest and most effective
ways to address mild to moderate cosmetic dental issues. Your cosmetic dentist
can use porcelain
veneers to correct problems such as teeth that are:
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Unevenly spaced or gapped
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Chipped, cracked, or fissured
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Crooked
·
Irregularly shaped or sized
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Discolored or severely stained
Placed over the front of your teeth, porcelain veneers offer
the cosmetic benefits of a straight, white, and natural-looking smile all in as
few as two office visits.
Placing Veneers
The placement of porcelain veneers requires two visits to
your cosmetic dentist. Visit number one allows your dentist to:
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Prepare your teeth for veneers
·
Make an impression of your smile
·
Fit you with temporary veneers
The impression of your smile will be sent to a dental lab
where your customized porcelain veneers will be made. Shaping and coloring your
veneers to fit flawlessly into your smile can take up to two weeks, during
which time you will continue to wear temporary veneers.
Once your tailored veneers have been made, you will return
to your cosmetic dentist for your second visit. Following the placement of your
veneers during the second visit, the cosmetic issues you were facing will be a
thing of the past.
To learn more about the benefits of porcelain veneers,
please contact
us today to find a qualified cosmetic dentist in your area.
posted by
Neil
at
8:30 AM
