C.  Cosmetics Problems - I don’t like my smile

1.  I want whiter teeth - My teeth are too dark
2.  My teeth look uneven when I smile
3.  I have spaces between my teeth OR My teeth are to crowded
4.  I need a quick fix. My teeth are dark and have spaces and I am getting married in two weeks 
5.  I want my silver fillings taken out

1. I want whiter teeth -  My teeth are too dark

Teeth come in many different shades.  The outer surface of the tooth, the enamel, is clear.  The color that we see actually comes from the dentin, which is under the enamel.  It can be light or dark, yellow, brown, red, gray or a combination of two or more of these colors.  It is important to note that some shades will whiten more than others.  Gray is usually more difficult to whiten and the whitened color fades back faster than other colors so a more intense whiting procedure is needed.  In 1988 the first whitening system was marketed.  It was a home whitening system that generally proved to be very successful.  Now both home whitening and one visit in-office whitening (ZOOM) is possible. In our office we offer a combination approach to whitening,  ZOOM in one visit plus trays and gel for maintenance.
Another more involved and long lasting approach to whiten teeth is to place veneers or ceramic crowns. For more info  click http://www.personaldentistry.com/teeth_whitening
 
2. My teeth look uneven when I smile

Very often uneven teeth can be adjusted simply with a process call Cosmetic Recontouring.  Chipped edges, teeth slightly rotated, or one or two teeth that are a little longer than others can be smoothed and reshaped to give the illusion of straighter teeth.
If your teeth are to uneven for Cosmetic Recontouring alternative treatment can be bonding with a plastic composite material to make the teeth more even, veneers (laminates) or cosmetic crowns to be placed. 

3. I have spaces between my teeth OR My teeth are to crowded

In some cases porcelain veneers can solve that problem, but in general, Orthodontic treatment can offer a better, less invasive treatment.  Today many people can have Invisiline, a proprietary orthodontic treatment that utilizes a series of clear plastic aligners (trays) that are designed to slowly shift your teeth and restore your smile.

4. I need a quick fix.  My teeth are dark and have spaces and I am getting married in two weeks 

Thanks to the creative thinking of Dr. Marc Liechtung dentists now have available the Snap-On Smile for a quick fix.  Snap-on Smile is a patented, revolutionary dental appliance that requires no prepping, no injections, and no adhesives. It is flexible, incredibly strong, looks very natural and snaps right over your natural teeth. Snap-On Smile is easily removable, completely reversible and is an excellent option for patients looking for a non-invasive, affordable approach to restorative and cosmetic dentistry.

5. I want my silver fillings taken out

On occasion, a patient has requested that their silver fillings be removed.  It is either a cosmetic concern or a concern that the mercury in the silver amalgam filling material can cause medical problems.  In our office, if after a discussion about the pluses and minuses of removing these filling the request to change the fillings is still made we will accommodate a patient’s request.
Depending on how much of the tooth that needs to be replaced, replacements for the silver fillings will be either tooth-colored composite (plastic) fillings, ceramic onlays or cosmetic crowns.

 

               

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