Basic Restoration (Cosmetic)

Bleaching

Bleaching is a process that lightens discolorations of tooth enamel. The most common factors of discoloration include aging, trauma, excessive flouride treatments, consumption of coffee, tea, colas, and smoking, to name a few. The bleaching gel is placed in a thin bleaching tray that is custom made to fit over your teeth. As the active ingredient in the gel, carbamide peroxide, is broken down, oxygen enters the enamel and dentin and bleaches the colored substances. Bleaching is ideal for patients who have healthy, unrestored teeth and would like to have a whiter, brighter smile. Bleaching can be for anyone, however, there are some cases where treatment may not be effective, therefore, an oral examination and consult with your dentist is suggested to determine the viability of this treatment.

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain Veneers are very thin porcelain shells custom made to make your teeth look natural. The procedure entails the removal of some enamel from the front of each tooth so to ensure a strong adhesion. An impression is then made of your teeth so a custom veneer can be made for a precision fit. At this time we can modify the shape of the veneer to improve the appearance of your natural teeth. On your second visit, the veneers are then bonded to your teeth. Veneers, although durable and stain resistant, do require the same level of oral hygiene of your regular teeth. They can chip too, if they're not cared for properly, so be careful.

Porcelain Inlays

The old silver amalgam fillings are unesthetic in appearance and have created a controversy about how they may contain mercury. Both patients and dentists alike prefer not to use this type of filling and may choose to replace current silver fillings with a more natural white filling; porcelain. The color of the porcelain inlay can be created to match the natural tooth color and with bonding cements, the inlay blends seamlessly with the tooth structure providing a more esthetic appearance.