Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Porcelain Veneers and Stain Resistance
How is this possible? Porcelain veneers are a thin, ceramic shell applied to your teeth after having a minimal amount of enamel shaved off. This ceramic material is far more durable than tooth enamel, allowing you to consume common staining agents without fear of aesthetic damage. Some of these are:
- Coffee
- Red wine
- Tea
- Nicotine
- Chocolate
Your new smile will also be resistant to tooth discoloration caused aging, which is the result of exposure to bacteria that resides in your mouth.
Choosing to have porcelain veneers bonded to your tooth enamel is a long-term solution to having a shiny smile and ensuring high caliber oral health—especially when compared to tooth whitening procedures that will leave your teeth sensitive and prone to future staining.
Just because the majority of your tooth enamel is protected, porcelain veneers are no excuse to sacrifice oral hygiene practices. You still need to brush and floss daily and visit for routine, dental cleanings, as they do not make your teeth immune from cavities.
Learn more about caring for your porcelain veneers.
If you are considering porcelain veneers or would like to know more about the stain resistance quality of porcelain veneers, please contact Smiles By Sands, serving Valley Village and surrounding areas of California, today.
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
Online review by a patient
Don't let the "polite" comment below fool you, the ladies up front are a sassy bunch, in a good way.
I am a new patient of Dr. Jamie Sands and I am very happy I found her! I had let a few too many months (years) go by between cleanings and thought I would try someone new. I was immediately suprised by the beautiful design of the office. I have to say that I was very impressed that everyone went out of their way to say hello and to make sure I was well taken care of. My first impression was that everything (and everyone!) about the place was attractive. Of course, the only thing that matters is the quality of care...
So on to the care...
I was very impressed with the quality of the facilities... brand new chairs and digital photos and xrays. Within a few minutes, I was looking at a very detailed (kinda creepy) view of my mouth. The dentist and her team were able to take me through the work I would need. She walked me through the necessary dental health work I needed and then talked to me about the potential cosmetic treatments available. As a professional consultant, I am hypersensitive to over selling and really can't stand a hard sell. I never once felt pressured or oversold. On the contrary, I was given the opportunity to ask as many questions as I liked. Dr. Sands recommendations were sound and well presented.
Today (a week later), I had the first of my "real" dentist visit and can say that my enthusiasm for Dr. Sands office is still going strong. Nothing can take away the sound of the drill, but they made sure I didn't feel it! My teeth are healthier and I am happy for it.
I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Sands. I kinda want to go back and just hang out!
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Monday, March 16, 2009
Dental Implants and Check-Ups
Some of your check-ups will occur in the middle of the dental implant procedure. The purpose of these check-ups is to ensure the healing process was successful and you’re ready for the next stage of the procedure:
- Osseointegration, which is the bonding of your jawbone and the implant, typically takes around three months. Check-ups will be required to keep tabs on the healing process
- After the healing collar is placed, check-ups will be required to make sure your gum tissue has healed around the abutment
After your dental implant has been successfully placed, you need to brush with non-abrasive toothpaste and floss regularly. Check-ups will still be required every three to four months where you will receive a professional cleaning and the health of your dental implant will be examined.
To learn more about dental implants, please visit our common questions about dental implants
If you are considering dental implants and would like to know how many check-ups will be necessary to guarantee a successful dental implant, please contact Smiles By Sands, serving Valley Village and surrounding areas of California, today.
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