9/20/2017 0 Comments Hollywood Stars and VeneersA very popular cosmetic procedure among A-listers and Hollywood elitists is veneers. However, more and more everyday people are also catching on to the trend. If you look in the mirror and are unhappy with the dental discoloration and staining found on your smile, you may look to dental veneers as a viable solution.
Dental veneers are wafer-thin coverings that are made of porcelain and applied to the front of your teeth. A permanent treatment, these shells are applied after our West Hollywood cosmetic dentist removes a thin layer of enamel. This step is necessary to make sure your veneers are natural looking as opposed to bulky. Once your teeth are prepared and our veneer dentist measures your teeth for custom fit veneers, you will be well on your way to the perfect smile. Our dentist will most likely apply temporaries while you wait approximately two weeks for your permanent ones to arrive. During the following appointment, your veneers will be applied and you will leave with a glamorous, new smile. This cosmetic dental procedure will give you gorgeous results and the confidence you have been craving. Call our office in Hollywood for more information about dental veneers or to schedule a consultation.
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8/2/2017 0 Comments How Do I Wear Snap On Smile?Snap On Smile is a wonderful smile enhancer for people with severe cosmetic issues, who may not have the budget for a smile makeover. Affordably priced, Snap On Smile is especially valuable to those who want improvements outside of the usual dental timeline. You just put it in, and take it out when you’re done.
Graduations, weddings, blind dates, and job interviews are ideal scenarios for Snap On Smile—or anywhere you want to make a strong first impression. This temporary quality is not a requirement, as you can leave your prosthetic in for as long as you like. You can even eat and drink with it in. The prosthetic itself is made of pliable resin that fits naturally over your existing teeth, hiding stains or other surface damage. Even chips or craze lines are obscured. If you have gum disease or systemic dental health problems, our cosmetic dentist in West Hollywood does not recommend Snap On Smile as a stand-alone treatment. This is why we refer to the product as a prosthetic—it has no healing value. But for coverage and confidence, simply slip on your Snap On Smile and wear it all day long. Call our office for more about Snap On Smile in West Hollywood. In the past, dentists would treat patients as dental problems arose. Naturally, many problems would develop. Today, we practice preventive dentistry in order to avoid issues all together. This saves patients from the pain of serious oral health problems, as well as high costs and inconvenience. The following are some issues that can be avoided, and how.
Cavities are one of the most common health developments overall. Fortunately, these can be prevented easily, with daily care and regular visits to our West Hollywood dentist. Brushing and flossing attentively will eliminate the bacteria and food debris that cause cavities, and our dentist can get rid of harmful plaque. Enamel is the hard top layer of the teeth that protect them from many harmful things. Unfortunately, this layer can become worn if a patient suffers from bruxism, or uses their teeth to chew on hard, inedible objects. A fluoride treatment can help remineralize the teeth and rebuild the enamel. Your gum health should also be taken care of carefully. Like for preventing cavities, be sure to brush at least twice a day, and floss at least once a day to remove anything stuck between the teeth in order to avoid gum disease. Tooth decay can significantly damage the structure of a tooth and affect its function, health and appearance. If you have a cavity, our West Hollywood cosmetic dentist will typically recommend a dental filling. The filling will replace the lost tooth structure and restore your tooth to its normal size, shape and strength.
Several options are available for filling teeth, including: 1. Dental amalgam This is one of the oldest filling materials and is made of a blend of materials including silver, tin, copper and mercury. It is strong and durable, and it is often more affordable than other options. However, it is rarely used in modern dentistry because more aesthetic materials are now available. 2. Composite resin These are also called tooth-colored fillings, and they are made of a special quartz, glass or plastic blend. The resin is highly malleable so that it can be shaped as needed, but it is quickly cured using a handheld light for a strong, fracture-resistant filling that can last many years. 3. Inlays and onlays These fillings are typically made of porcelain and are made in a dental laboratory rather than in our office. They are highly durable and typically used when a large part of the tooth has been damaged by decay or injury. Call our expert in white fillings in West Hollywood today to learn more or to schedule an appointment with our team. You might have dental X-rays taken at your next dental appointment. X-rays are a type of energy that passes through soft tissues, such as cheeks and gums, but are absorbed by denser tissues, such as teeth and bone. They can help reveal problems that cannot be seen with the unaided eye or earlier before they can cause serious disease, saving time, money and discomfort.
X-rays can be used to diagnose a variety of dental problems, including: • Tooth decay between teeth • Cavities beneath existing fillings • Infection in the root canals • Abscesses • Bone loss in the jaw • Cysts • Some types of tumors They can also be used to prepare for treatments or monitor conditions, including: • Evaluating space when teeth are erupting • Watching developing wisdom teeth • Identifying impacted teeth • Examining the condition or position of teeth when preparing for braces, extractions or dental implants Children typically need more X-rays than adults as their jaws and teeth are developing, but those who are at a higher risk of dental problems may also need more frequent images or scans. If you are healthy and are at low risk of problems, you may only need X-rays once a year or every few years. Call our West Hollywood dentist today to learn more or to schedule an appointment. |
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