Q: How does a person get a "knock-out smile"?
A: Modern techniques and materials allow us to create unprecedented beauty in a person's smile. Treatment can range from simple whitening procedures to orthodontics along with a variety of aesthetic treatment options.
Q: I like the look of my teeth but not the shade (color), what can I do?
A: Bleaching may be the answer. Several types of bleaching are available. Over-the-counter bleaching strips can be effective, but only cover the area from canine to canine. At home, bleaching trays that can be made by our office are very effective for most patients.
Q: How will improving my smile affect my bite?
A: Before any aesthetic treatment is performed, a thorough analysis of your occlusion (bite) must be performed. In our office, we often create our finished smile design on models to make sure that your bite is either maintained or improved at the same time that we improve the aesthetic appearance. We also often "mock-up" what we are trying to achieve on the patient's actual teeth with tooth-colored filling material so they can see what improvements can be expected.
Q: My teeth are really worn, irregular and unsightly and it seems like they're getting worse as I age. What can I do?
A: People usually don't realize that they are clenching or grinding they're teeth. More than likely, the destruction noted above resulted from years of unrecognized clenching and grinding which destroyed some of the protective design inherent in a healthy bite or possibly the person never had an ideal bite to begin with, which allowed an accelerated breakdown of this person's dentition. A careful analysis of this person's bite is recommended. The source of initial breakdown must be identified so the new restorations don't suffer the same fate as the person's original teeth. Even beautiful new smiles can be destroyed if they aren't protected both by design, as well as other methods. Our office focuses on the treatment of this type of problem. Correctly diagnosed and treated, a person like this can have a long lasting gorgeous smile that they'll appreciate every time they smile... which will be a lot!
Q: I want to improve my smile but I'm over 50 and don't want teeth that jump out with their brightness. Can this be done?
A: Absolutely. We encourage patients to restore their smile in a way that appears as natural as possible. We try in the restorations prior to placing them permanently and only finalize the placement when the patient is totally pleased with the result.
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