COSMETIC DENTISTRY COSMETIC DENTISTRY This can be anything done to correct imperfections in the appearance of the mouth. Anyone who is unhappy with their smile can have it fixed. The upper teeth show, usually, only when smiling, while the lower teeth remain hidden. This is reversed when talking, with the upper teeth remaining hidden while the lower teeth show. The color, alignment, spacing as well as regularity of the teeth are the characteristics that give the overall appearance. Any of these can be repaired to give a stunning look to the mouth. | |
The tray method involves having impressions taken from which fabricated custom vinyl trays are made. A carbamide peroxide gel is placed in these trays and the trays with gel are worn for about 3 hours, or overnight. The entire process takes 3-4 weeks of daily use. Three different strengths of gel may be used, however the higher the strength the greater the likelihood of reactions or tooth sensitivity. The tray method is recommended for badly stained teeth, such as tetracycline staining, and it may take several months of use to see significant color improvement. For maintenance of whitened teeth the trays should be used every several months. Porcelain crowns are an effective way to transform your smile! If the front teeth are badly chipped, or have large fillings, then a full-coverage crown may be the best option. Crowns require two visits. At the first visit, decay and any old restorations are removed and the remaining tooth structure is prepared to support the new crown. An impression of the tooth is taken and sent to a dental laboratory, who creates the porcelain crown. Dr Rugeley fabricates a beautiful temporary crown from acrylic before you leave our office. When you come back for the second visit 2 to 3 weeks later, the temporary crown is removed and the final porcelain crown is bonded into place. |
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