Friday, July 31, 2009
Do Porcelain Veneers Feel Like Natural Teeth?
Are you looking for a long-term smile makeover procedure to address the imperfections in your smile but are weary of an investment that will make your smile look and feel unnatural? It’s about time you consider porcelain veneers.
Porcelain veneers are thin, ceramic sheets that your dentist bonds to your teeth. Since every porcelain veneer is custom crafted to fit comfortably and naturally over your tooth, the feel like real teeth. Additionally, the ceramic materials they’re made of reflects and absorb light like natural tooth enamel, so nobody but you will know about them.
Some problems porcelain veneers address are:
• Cracks or fractures in your teeth
• Unwanted gaps between your teeth
• Discolored enamel that has left you embarrassed or self-conscious about your smile
Smiles By Sands will also custom design your porcelain veneer’s color to match your hair and eye colors, skin tone, and surrounding tooth color. If you’re currently in poor oral health, porcelain veneers will also provide a protective shell from future staining agents and decay.
If you are considering porcelain veneers and would like to learn more about their natural feel and look, and live in the Valley Village, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, or North Hollywood, California areas, please contact Smiles By Sands today.
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
Are Dental Implants Right For You?
Modern cosmetic dentistry offers you many options to address a fractured tooth, replace a missing one, and to maintain the overall quality of your oral health. What route you eventually take in amending a broken tooth is dependent on a conversation with your dentist where you will discuss your available options.
But none provide the benefits of dental implants:
• Halting tooth decay
• Maintaining your natural bite
• Looking and feeling completely natural
• And any tooth imperfections being addressed and raising your self-confidence
Unfortunately, not everyone is a candidate for dental implants. First, the procedure is long and invasive, sometimes taking upwards of three months. If you experience dental anxiety, than the amount of time in the chair might be too great to endure.
Physical disqualifications include:
• Aside from your fractured tooth, your overall oral health must be in good condition, including healthy gums
• If you don’t have enough bone mass in your jaw, then bone grafting will be necessary before the dental implant procedure can begin
• You must be an adult as children’s jaw bone is still growing
To learn more about dental implants, please visit our Dental Implant Frequently Asked Questions.
If you are considering dental implants and live in the Valley Village, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, or North Hollywood, California areas, please contact Smiles By Sands today.
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