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Stained,
discolored, or dull-looking teeth
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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Chipped, cracked, or worn teeth
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
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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Excessive or uneven gums
Excessive or uneven gums can be corrected with cosmetic surgery,
a gum lift, resulting in a more even, pleasing smile.
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Old and unsightly fillings
Old, unsightly fillings can now be replaced with esthetic filling
materials such as resins and porcelain fillings or crowns.
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