Lumineers Can Make Everyone's Smile More Beautiful Without Removing Painful Tooth Structure!
LUMINEERS Porcelain Veneers Makes Painful Veneers Unnecessary!
LUMINEERS BY CERINATE are porcelain veneers that offer the painless way to a permanently whiter and perfectly aligned smile. Dr. Fenwick can apply these contact lens-thin "smile shapers" to teeth without any grinding or shaving, transforming teeth into a naturally beautiful smile that looks perfect for every individual. LUMINEERS can even be placed over existing crown or bridgework without having to replace them.
LUMINEERS are contact lens-thin and are placed over existing teeth without having to remove painful tooth structure (unlike traditional veneers.) LUMINEERS is the painless, permanent cosmetic solution for stained, chipped, discolored or misaligned teeth.
In just 2-3 visits to Dr. Fenwick, you can have a custom-made smile that is clinically proven to last over 20 years - and it is completely reversible since your natural tooth structure is still intact! Get your perfect smile today!
Stained, Discolored Teeth
Stained or discolored teeth can be a major embarrassment because no amount of bleaching, brushing or visits to the dentist will remove the stains. Now there's a hassle-free solution to the problem. LUMINEERS BY CERINATE, which are like thin covers for your teeth, eliminate the traces of any stains or discoloration. Best of all, a LUMINEERS procedure leaves you with permanent whitening.
Good to Beautiful
Your smile may look pretty good, but you want even better. You want your favorite celeb's smile. Dr. Fenwick will evaluate your smile and desires and will help you achieve the look you want with no pain, shots, drilling or removal of sensitive tooth structure.
I Don't Want Braces
Despite the fact that braces are readily available for adults, most of us don't want to endure the pain and suffering. And frankly, it is quite an embarrassing ordeal dragged out for as much as 2 years. Now you can have a completely corrected smile in just 2 short visits to your dentist with LUMINEERS BY CERINATE. A LUMINEERS procedure is the ideal alternative to orthodontics.
Are you a candidate for veneers? Yes. LUMINEERS BY CERINATE are the biggest breakthrough ever in achieving the smile that you've always wished for. These contact lens-thin "smile shapers" are so thin, yet so strong, that there is no need for the removal of any sensitive tooth structure, no shots, no drilling, and therefore, NO PAIN. No matter what your problem is, LUMINEERS are the perfect solution to your smile issues!
Chips, cracks, gaps, misalignments and discolorations in the front teeth can be corrected by placement of porcelain laminate veneers.
Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size or length.
Dental veneers can be made from porcelain or from resin composite materials. Porcelain veneers resist stains better than resin veneers and better mimic the light reflecting properties of natural teeth. Resin veneers are thinner and require removal of less of the tooth surface before placement. You will need to discuss the best choice of veneer material for you with Dr. Fenwick.
What's the Procedure for Getting a Dental Veneer?
The procedure usually requires three trips to our office- one for a consultation and two to make and apply the veneers. One tooth or many teeth can simultaneously undergo the veneering process described below.
Diagnosis and treatment planning
This first step involves active participation between you and Dr. Fenwick. Explain to Dr. Fenwick the result that you are trying to achieve. During this appointment Dr. Fenwick will examine your teeth to make sure dental veneers are appropriate for you and discuss what the procedure will involve and some of its limitations. She also may take X-rays and possibly make impressions of your mouth and teeth.
Preparation
To prepare a tooth for a veneer, Dr. Fenwick will remove about 1/2 millimeter of enamel from the tooth surface, which is an amount nearly equal to the thickness of the veneer to be added to the tooth surface. Before trimming off the enamel, you and Dr. Fenwick will decide the need for a local anesthetic to numb the area. Next, Dr. Fenwick will make a model or impression of your tooth. This model is sent out to a dental laboratory, which in turn constructs your veneer. It usually takes 1 to 2 weeks for Dr. Fenwick to receive the veneers back from the laboratory. For very unsightly teeth, temporary dental veneers can be placed for an additional cost.
Bonding
Before the dental veneer is permanently cemented to your tooth, Dr. Fenwick will temporarily place it on your tooth to examine its fit and color. She will repeatedly remove and trim the veneer as needed to achieve the proper fit; the veneer color can be adjusted with the shade of cement to be used. Next, to prepare your tooth to receive the veneer, your tooth will be cleaned, polished and etched - which roughens the tooth to allow for a strong bonding process. A special cement is applied to the veneer and the veneer is then placed on your tooth. Once properly position on the tooth, your dentist will apply a special light beam to the dental veneer, which activates chemicals in the cement causing it to harden or cure very quickly. The final steps involve removing any excess cement, evaluating your bite and making any final adjustments in the veneer as necessary. Your dentist may ask you to return for a follow-up visit in a couple of weeks to check how your gums are responding to the presence of your veneer and to once again examine the veneer's placement.
Dental implants are one option for replacing missing or badly diseased teeth.
If you are self-conscious about missing teeth or wearing dentures, there's an alternative that may be right for you: dental implants.
A dental implant offers comfort and stability and, by virtue of the artificial tooth it supports, is a restoration that is the closest thing to a natural tooth.
What is an Implant?
Implants are small metal anchors that are surgically placed in the alveolar (jaw) bone that allow us to restore areas of either a single tooth, several teeth, or support a complete denture. Improvements in implant dentistry over the last decade has resulted in success rates in the mid 90% range. Implants allow us to replace missing teeth without disrupting the teeth on either side. We work closely with the surgical specialists who place the implants to restore the dentition to a nature state in both form and function.
The Implant Process
Treatment generally is a three-part process that takes several months.
* In the first step, the dentist surgically places the implant in the jaw, with the top of the implant slightly above the top of the bone. A screw is inserted into the implant to prevent gum tissue and other debris from entering.
The gum then is secured over the implant. The implant will remain covered for approximately three to six months while it fuses with the bone, a process called "osseointegration." There may be some swelling, tenderness or both for a few days after the surgery, so pain medication usually is prescribed to alleviate the discomfort. A diet of soft foods, cold foods and warm soup often is recommended during the healing process.
* In the second step, the implant is uncovered and the dentist attaches an extension, called a post, to the implant. The gum tissue is allowed to heal around the post. Some implants require a second surgical procedure in which a post is attached to connect the replacement teeth. With other implants, the implant and post are a single unit placed in the mouth during the initial surgery. Once healed, the implant and post can serve as the foundation for the new tooth.
* In the third and final step, the dentist makes a crown, which has a size, shape, color and fit that will blend with your other teeth. Once completed, the crown is attached to the implant post.
ARE IMPLANTS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Who's a good candidate for implant treatment?
You are, if you're in good health and have healthy gums and adequate bone to support an implant. You must be committed to thorough oral hygiene to keep your mouth healthy and to scheduling regular dental visits. We are happy to consult with you to determine if implants are an option for you.
In a world where whitening products are flying off the shelves, it is easy to see why many are turning to professionals to remove discoloration and keep teeth looking better than ever.
Many of the companies that produce the professional teeth whitening systems also have over-the-counter (OTC) options available to those who want whiter teeth without visiting a cosmetic dentist.
OTC products will often claim that you get the same results from their method as you could obtain from a professional tooth whitening treatment.
This statement, although true in one sense, is very misleading.
The idea is that OTC smile whitening products provide the same effect over a longer period of time by using a lower concentration of bleach (5% - 10%). Claims state that professional tooth whitening only provides faster results by using a higher concentration of bleach (15% - 25%). This is the difference between repeating the treatment every night for days or week, and leaving the dentist office with a noticeably brighter smile after only a single visit.
According to Doctor Alex Pavlenko, a cosmetic dentist in Alberta, Canada, professional laser teeth whitening is one of the most cost and time-effective aesthetic dental procedures available. "For a minimal fee, a patient can enter a cosmetic dentistry office and walk out less than two hours later with a significantly brighter smile," says Dr. Pavlenko.
There are more reasons to choose professional tooth whitening over store-bought tooth bleaching products:
* Those that do not incorporate a tray can have uneven, "blotchy," results. Saliva can dilute the mixture, or your tongue could wipe away some areas, leaving them untreated.
* Many OTC teeth whitening products contain glycerin, which could dry out your tooth enamel.
* Over-the-Counter systems to whiten teeth often use "whitening strips". These are good for brightening the front surface of your teeth, but cannot do an adequate job of bleaching the cracks and crevices between teeth. The contrast between a bright, white tooth and the dark grooves between teeth can look like terrible cavities, or wide gaps.
If you are just hoping to lighten the fronts of your teeth a shade or two, you may consider over-the-counter tooth whitening products as an option. However, if you would like a winning, movie star-bright smile, professional cosmetic dentists are the only way to go.
Dental bridges literally bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth.
A bridge made of today's advanced materials can prevent the other teeth from moving into this gap, which helps keep your smile beautiful for a lifetime.
A bridge is made up of two crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap - these two anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth - and a false tooth/teeth in between. These false teeth are called pontics and can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain or a combination of these materials. Dental bridges are supported by natural teeth or implants.
What Are the Benefits of Dental Bridges?
Bridges:
* Restore your smile
* Restore you ability to properly chew and speak
* Maintain the shape of your face
* Distribute the forces in your bite properly by replacing missing teeth
* Prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of positon
What Types of Dental Bridges Are Available?
There are three main types of bridges:
* Traditional bridges involve creating a crown for the tooth or implant on either side of the missing tooth, with a pontic in between. Traditional bridges are the most common type of bridge and are made of either porcelain fused to metal or ceramics.
* Cantilever bridges are used when there are adjacent teeth on only one side of the missing tooth or teeth.
* Maryland bonded bridges (also called a resin-bonded bridge or a Maryland bridge) are made of plastic teeth and gums supported by a metal framework. Metal wings on each side of the bridge are bonded to your existing teeth.
What Is the Process for Obtaining a Dental Bridge?
During the first visit, the abutment teeth are prepared. Preparation involves recontouring these teeth by removing a portion of enamel to allow room for a crown to be placed over them. Next, impressions of your teeth are made, which serve as a model from which the bridge, pontic, and crowns will be made by a dental laboratory. Your dentist will make a temporary bridge for you to wear to protect the exposed teeth and gums while your bridge is being made.
During the second visit, your temporary bridge will be removed and the new permanent bridge will be checked and adjusted, as necessary, to achieve a proper fit. Multiple visits may be required to check the fit of the metal framework and bite. This is dependent on each individual's case. If the dental bridge is a fixed (permanent) bridge, your dentist may temporarily cement it in place for a couple of weeks to make sure it is fitting properly. After a couple weeks, the bridge is permanently cemented into place.
At Syringa Dental we will make sure that you receive the information and dental care you deserve when it comes to protecting your teeth and health.
