COSMETIC TREATMENT (PORCELAIN VENEERS)

Porcelain VENEERS or lumineers today are the top of cosmetic dentistry due to its perfection, brightness and behavior over time. These are thin sheets made of lithium disilicate which measure between 0.3 and 0.5 millimeters. They are permanently cemented on the front portion of the teeth, thus changing its shape, color, texture and size of the current tooth.The strong chemical bond between this material and the tooth creates a useful life that exceeds years guaranteed. This provides excellent resistance to carry out day to day activities.One of its main advantages is the duration of the color over the years. Regardless of whether the patient is a consumer of dark drinks or cigarettes, the color will always remain the same.

Laser teeth whitening treatment is a cosmetic dentistry procedure that adds the use of a laser to in-office teeth whitening.The procedure is completed in a dental office. It involves placing a concentrated whitening gel on your teeth and then using a laser to heat it up, which whitens your teeth quickly.

What Causes Tooth Discoloration?

Extrinsic tooth discoloration affects the outside of teeth. Certain foods and beverages such as tea, soda, red wine, dark berries, and coffee cause this type of discoloration. These stains can be easily removed with at-home whitening products.

Intrinsic discoloration develops on the inside of teeth. It can be caused by certain diseases and medical treatments (like chemotherapy), genetics, trauma, medications, and aging. These stains are more difficult to remove and typically require professional teeth whitening.

If you have cavities, you need to choose between silver amalgam and composite fillings. In both cases, your dentist will remove the tooth decay and place the filling. However, the two choices have quite a few differences.

Compare amalgam and composite fillings

Amalgam fillings are made from silver, tin, copper and mercury. Composite fillings are made from a composite resin material. Both options protect the teeth after a cavity. However, the two have distinct differences.

Appearance

The first difference is the most noticeable. Composite resin fillings are tooth-colored. Dentists match the color of the patient’s natural teeth to the color of the composite resin. While amalgam fillings consist of various metals, the fillings have a silver appearance. Silver fillings stand out when people talk and smile.

Longevity

The metals used to make silver amalgam fillings make the fillings extremely durable. Silver fillings typically last for 10-15 years. Composite resin is not as strong as metal, and the fillings usually last for five years. In both cases, the fillings can last for longer or shorter durations, depending on how patients care for them. Also, the location of the filling impacts how long it lasts. For example, composite resin fillings can last 10 or more years when on the front teeth.

Filling stability

Silver fillings typically last longer than composite resin fillings do. However, silver fillings expand and contract when exposed to hot and cold temperatures. Expansion can cause the teeth to crack. When the filling contracts, food can get underneath the material and cause additional decay. Composite resin fillings do not change in size.

Tooth jewels are bonded to the surface of the tooth with dental adhesive. Tooth jewels are designed to bond without any damage to your tooth. Long-lasting and easy removal. Like an orthodontic bracket, it is attached with a composite to the surface of the tooth. Tooth jewels designed for your smile.

Removable partial dentures usually consist of replacement teeth attached to pink or gum-colored plastic bases. Depending on your needs, your dentist will design a partial denture for you. A partial denture may have a metal framework and clasps that connect to your teeth, or they can have other connectors that are more natural looking.

A complete denture (also known as a full denture, false teeth or plate) is a removable appliance used when all teeth within a jaw have been lost and need to be prosthetically replaced. In contrast to a partial denture, a complete denture is constructed when there are no more teeth left in an arch, hence it is an exclusively tissue-supported prosthesis. A complete denture can be opposed by natural dentition, a partial or complete denture, fixed appliances or, sometimes, soft tissues.

Snap-On Smile is a simple and easy way to attain a beautiful smile. It is made out of a hi-tech dental resin that is very thin, but strong. It can be placed over your own teeth to conceal stains, gaps, chips, and missing or crooked teeth. Snap-On Smile is an easily affordable temporary and long-term provisional cosmetic solution.

Scaling and polishing are two medical terms that are often used together because they represent processes that are similar. Both are processes that involve removing stains and plaque accumulated on the teeth; those which regular brushing and flossing cannot remove. Professionally, teeth cleaning or dental cleaning is called Prophylaxis (or Prophy).

Root canal treatment is a dental procedure that replaces a tooth’s damaged or infected pulp with a filling. The pulp is the tooth’s lifeline – its vessels, tissue fibres and nerves in the central hollow of the tooth keep it alive. The procedure to replace this damaged or infected pulp is also known as endodontic treatment.

 Retainers are orthodontic appliances that maintain the new position of your teeth after orthodontic treatment. This is because teeth have a tendency to move back into their original positions due to growth-related factors affecting the gums and tissues of the periodontal ligament. Getting older can also affect teeth’ movement.

Wisdom tooth extraction is a surgical procedure to remove one or more wisdom teeth — the four permanent adult teeth located at the back corners of your mouth on the top and bottom.

If a wisdom tooth doesn’t have room to grow (impacted wisdom tooth), resulting in pain, infection or other dental problems, you’ll likely need to have it pulled. Wisdom tooth extraction may be done by a dentist or an oral surgeon.

Porcelain crowns & bridges are types of prosthetics used to strengthen or replace damaged teeth. A porcelain crown is a cap used to cover and fortify a damaged tooth, while a porcelain bridge is used to fill in gaps caused by missing teeth.