Problem

Stained, discolored, or dull-looking teeth

Treatment Options

If you have stained or discolored teeth, but otherwise like your smile the way it is, all you may need are whitening procedures to give you the smile you've always wanted.

People with stained or dull teeth will benefit from whitening - a safe, effective means to whiten stained, discolored or dull teeth (or even a single tooth). In-office and supervised at-home whitening systems are available. At-home systems should be individually fitted and monitored by your cosmetic dentist.

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Problem

Chipped, cracked, or worn teeth

Treatment Options

Teeth that are chipped, cracked, or worn can be perfectly restored with ultra-thin, specially made laminates or veneers. Either option can close gaps or disguise discolored teeth that do not respond well to whitening procedures.

Long-lasting porcelain or composite veneers are ultra-thin, specially made laminates that are bonded to the teeth. Veneers are stronger and have a longer life than bonding, but the process requires more time.

Bonding is a process in which an enamel-like material is applied to a tooth's surface, sculpted to an ideal shape, hardened, and then polished for an ideal smile. This procedure usually can be accomplished in a single visit.

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Missing teeth or general bite dysfunction

Treatment Options

Missing teeth can be replaced with predictable results using fixed bridges or dental implants. Crown or bridge work is best for correcting major functional or structural problems with individual teeth, missing teeth, or general bite dysfunction.

New porcelain and ceramic technology is available to replace missing and/or severely broken teeth so that no one can tell that the replacements are not real.

Implants are being used to successfully replace teeth for people in all age groups-with esthetic and predictable results.

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Problem

Excessive or uneven gums

Treatment Options

Excessive or uneven gums can be corrected with cosmetic surgery, a gum lift, resulting in a more even, pleasing smile.

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Problem

Old and unsightly fillings

Treatment Options

Old, unsightly fillings can now be replaced with esthetic filling materials such as resins and porcelain fillings or crowns.

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