Some people love the space between their front teeth, others hate it. The options to close this space include orthodontics (invisalign), porcelain veneers, or hand sculpted resin bonding. Proportion of the upper six teeth, existing height and width ratios, play a major role what option will result with the most natural look and the most
read moreWHITE TEETH For white teeth , toothpastes and mouth rinses do not do the trick. Stay away from these products, some whitening toothpastes can be too abrasive for your enamel. I love Opalescence professional whitening gel by Ultradent. Only a dentist can provide this for you. The gel goes in custom trays made by your
read moreAccording to Wikipedia, “Cosmetic Dentistry refers to any dental work that improves the appearance of teeth, gums and/or bite. It primarily focuses on improvement in dental aesthetics in color, position, shape, size, alignment and overall smile appearance. Many dentists refer to themselves as cosmetic dentists regardless of their specific education, specialty, training, and experience in
read moreMy passion for art began in grade school and summer camp around the age of seven. Drawing and painting all through grade school, art was my favorite class. I took private drawing lessons one summer and built a drawing portfolio which I submitted to Concord Academy, to get accepted. At Concord Academy I began to
read moreDid you know that some dentists use labs who send their crowns to be made over seas to cut costs? They may also have a less experienced technician fabricate it to save money. This can have a huge impact on the final result and can end in a poor fitting and un-natural looking crown. One
read moreMany patients will come to see me after their former dentist has done some smile work that does not look right. What is it about the teeth that does not look right? Often it is a combination of many problems that include the two major important issues: CONTOUR ( the subtle intricacies of shape and
read moreYou want to improve your smile and you have done your research on both porcelain and resin veneers. You also want to keep your tooth structure and maintain healthy teeth. Patients are asking about conservative cosmetic dentistry more and more these days. They are aware of the terms “ethical cosmetic dentistry,” “minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry,”
read moreThe bite is the most stable when all teeth touch evenly while the jaw is in a harmonious position with the jaw joints. Before teeth are treated for a cosmetic dental procedure, I analyze the bite in this harmonious position. This analysis can be done by using an articulator with mounted stone models of the
read moreWhen improvements to the smile are desired, the shape of the gums plays a critical roll, especially when a patient’s gums show during a big smile. An uneven gum-line creates disharmony and tension no matter how beautiful the teeth are. Also, the gum-line in the corridor (the corners of the smile) must be even
read moreA smile blueprint is a preview of enhancements to the smile. It is used to benefit both the patient and the dentist and is a 3-D design of the new teeth shape, fabricated either by the dentist or a lab technician. A mold is created from the blueprint and tooth colored material is transferred onto
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