Porcelain Veneers
Do chipped, stained or crooked teeth keep you from smiling? Does the thought of major cosmetic dentistry make you uncomfortable? Then porcelain veneers might be the answer for you, according to the Academy of General Dentistry, and organization of general dentists dedicated to continuing dental education. Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin shells of ceramic material, which are bonded to the front of teeth. This procedure requires little or no anesthesia, and can be the ideal choice for improving the appearance of the front teeth…. Why porcelain veneers? Porcelain veneers are an...
Read MoreCrowns
A crown is a restoration that covers, or “caps” a tooth to restore it to its normal shape and size, strengthening and improving the appearance of the tooth. Crowns are necessary when a tooth is generally broken down and fillings won’t solve the problem. If a tooth is cracked, a crown holds the tooth together to seal the cracks so the damage doesn’t get worse. Crowns are also used to support a large filling when there isn’t enough of the tooth remaining, attach a bridge, protect weak teeth from fracturing, restore fractured teeth, or cover badly shaped or discolored teeth. How...
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In Office or Take Home How Can You Brighten Your Smile? Your wedding is coming up and you want your smile to be its brightest. Or maybe you have an important speaking engagement. Whatever the reason, tooth bleaching isn’t just for the movie stars, and it isn’t just for one day. Many people have had their teeth bleached, and probably millions more are thinking about it. The desire for a brighter smile with whiter teeth is very strong, and tooth bleaching safely lightens the color of the teeth, lasting for up to five years. The most effective and safest method of tooth bleaching is...
Read MoreWhite, Mercury-free Fillings
What is a Composite Resin (White Filling)? Many of us have had amalgam (silver) fillings. These metal fillings were effective but were also conspicuous and tended to darken in color over time. Amalgam fillings also contained mercury. (Though fillings containing mercury have never been proven to be a health hazard, some patients just prefer to avoid mercury if possible.) Dentists now have an alternative to metal fillings. Composite resin fillings are made of plastic dental resin and are colored to look like a natural tooth. These restorations are strong, durable and make for a very natural...
Read MoreLaser Gum Reshaping
What is Gum Reshaping? If your teeth appear small due to excessive gum tissue, sometimes called a ‘gummy smile’, then laser gum reshaping might be just the ticket for you. Using a laser, Dr. Lobrot can re-contour a low or uneven gum line to reveal more of your teeth and less of your gums. How is this procedure performed? During your examination, you and Dr. Lobrot will decide where your gumline should be. Measurements are made so that the teeth will all be the same height after the gum tissue is reduced. The laser power, accompanied with air/water spray removes the soft tissue...
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