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White Fillings
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The modern technology of natural
color restorations offers an aesthetic alternative to the
old dark fillings of yesteryear.
There are two
alternatives available today.
Composite Fillings offer a stronger, natural looking and
more wear-resistant alternative to silver and can be
completed in just one short visit.
Porcelain and composite
onlays require two visits. Impressions are taken after the teeth are
prepared, and temporary restorations are placed. On the
second visit, a personalized color matched porcelain or
composite onlay is bonded to the tooth.
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Porcelain Veneers |
Veneers can take years off the appearance of your
teeth, while correcting a variety of problems. They require a minimum of
reduction of the natural tooth, (-generally not more than
.5mm), they don't change color, have a life span of 15-20
years, and the entire process can be completed in two
visits. They are an excellent
solution to problems such as tetracycline stains and
translucency factors, which simple tooth whitening
procedures can not correct. They can often correct
problems of tooth alignment that otherwise would be
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Bonding |
Tooth bonding is very aesthetic, but not as permanent as
veneers. This cosmetic dentistry technique is highly effective
in improving your smile. Using
materials that match the shade, translucency and texture
of your teeth, gaps between the teeth can be closed, and spots, chips, and
discolorations can be eliminated.
Tooth bonding is usually a one-visit
procedure. Bonding is not as costly or permanent as veneers, but
can look natural and last for many years.
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Crowns |
With the development of
newer, more advanced porcelains, most crowns can be made to be
indistinguishable from a real tooth. Modern crowns can and do look
like beautiful real teeth.
You
may need a crown if there is insufficient tooth structure left to
allow for more conservative treatment, such as a veneer or onlay.
Crowns can be virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth. |
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Cosmetic Contouring |
Cosmetic contouring is
the process of re-shaping teeth. It is a fairly simple procedure
which does not require a local anesthetic. The edges of the upper
and lower teeth are reshaped to create a more attractive smile.
This procedure takes just one visit and can produce
remarkable results. This
treatment is recommended for treating unevenness and
minor chips in the teeth. |
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