Cosmetic Dentistry: Q&A
Ask a QuestionWhat's the Best Way to Enhance my Smile?
I have all sorts of smile problems: gaps, crooked teeth, chips, yellow stains. I'll stop there! what works best to get a better smile for as little pain and money as possible?
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Enhancing your smile with good cosmetic dentistry can be expensive, but not as expensive as bad cosmetic dentistry!
There are many options available to enhance your smile with the latest techniques in cosmetic dentistry. These may include composite bonding, vital teeth bleaching, porcelain laminate veneers, and Invisalign treatment. However, the best advice is to consider cosmetic dentistry that is an investment in a long term quality solution. My little modest Italian grandmother who was a poor immigrant understood the concept of quality vs. cost. She would always buy good shoes since they would outlast...
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Smile Enhancements - The three Es
We often say that there are 3 "Es" in cosmetic dentistry:
Esthetics
Efficiency
Economical
We then ask which 2 do you want, as you can't have all 3.
From what was described in the question, I would assume a combination of ortho (traditional or Invisalign) followed by porcelain veneers would do the trick, including a bite evaluation to determine the cause of the chips. When fixing a LOT of situations, crowns and veneers (up to and including a full mouth reconstruction) can do...
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There are several great ways to enhance a smile: Teeth...
There are several great ways to enhance a smile:
Teeth whitening: Great for someone who likes their smile overall but just wants to lighten the color. Of course, one has to be a good candidate for the procedure. The best results come from teeth that are yellow/ orange stained as opposed to translucent grey teeth (hardest to lighten). Your dentist should be able to tell you before you decide to whiten if you can expect good results.
Invisalign braces: Great for simple tooth movement....
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New York Cosmetic Dentist
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Veneers and Invisalign are great ways to enhance or...
Veneers and Invisalign are great ways to enhance or better your smile.
Veneers are porcelain facings that go over the front of the teeth to hide discolorations, crowding, and to change the shape of the teeth.
Invisalign is the best way for an adult to go into orthodontics. The system uses trays that are custom fit to your teeth. These trays are clear aligners that align or straighten the teeth over time. It's great for closing spaces and fixing crowded teeth.
San Diego Cosmetic Dentist
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Conservative Dentistry is Best!
Always try to do the least you can to get the result you want. Not only will it save you money and time int he dental chair now, it will lead to less ongoing maintenance, too. If your teeth are straight, nicely shaped and structurally sound and simply not the color you want, whitening is the ticket! If they are crooked, but everything else is in order, orthodontics is the way to go. Structural problems, like significant wear or chipping may necessitate...
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