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What’s New in Cosmetic Dentistry?

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Cosmetic dentistry is constantly changing. We live in an age of tremendous advancements in both the Science and the Art of cosmetic dentistry. And in a sense, everything done in your mouth now, needs to be aesthetic. We live in an age where most of us no longer are willing to tolerate something ugly and hideous in our mouths, just for the sake of something functional.

In the past few years I have monitored the development and the success of some of our newer materials for dental crowns, porcelain veneers and implant crowns. For decades cosmetic dentistry has had a lot of trade offs. Meaning, that in the past you had to choose between something white or mildly aesthetic, or something durable. Now the strength of our white materials has finally reached levels where there are no longer any compromises to make those type of decisions.

With the proven success of dental crowns like Lava, Brux Zir, and other Zirconia type crowns, we are seeing the opportunity to place a white tooth anywhere in your mouth and have no limitations on the strength of it. Other materials like eMax are also providing amazing aesthetic results for front and back teeth.

While there are advancing materials for porcelain veneers, much of the final beauty and natural results come more from the thoughtful planning process and the technicians, than the actual material itself. To create amazing looking front teeth still depends upon master skills at design and ceramics. In our office we have a proven method to create amazing results! First we discuss exactly what changes you are wanting, then I create templates or simulations (like computer smile imaging) to create a representation of the new smile design. After that, you and I evaluate if that’s the look you are wanting.

From there we move from concept to prototype. A wax design is made, and then that design is built into your temporary smile. Here you can finally see it on yourself and decide what nuances you need changed. After this you will meet my master ceramist, Peter. He will help design the fine details that create an amazing, but still natural result. When the new porcelain veneers are fitted, you already know what they will look like, so there are no surprises.

So what’s new in cosmetic dentistry? Everything is new and better, and yet beautiful results still depend upon the old mainstays: a good conversation about what you want, a thoughtful design incorporating all of the features that affect your beauty and long-term results, and then the artful execution by experts.

Don’t be misled by all of the “new”things in cosmetic dentistry, amazing results are still created just for you, one patient at a time. When you are ready for your new smile, contact us to start your personalized journey.

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Cosmetic Dentistry-Right Now!

Monday, December 19th, 2011

There is no better time to consider your smile than right now. Whether it’s a last minute gift of teeth whitening for someone, or just getting ready for the New Year, it’s time to consider how happy you are with your smile.

Right around the corner is the New Year. It’s a time to contemplate what went well in 2011, and what you want to accomplish in 2012. Study after study confirms that a great smile is one of the things people notice most about you. Take a couple of minutes, stare into your mirror, or ask someone who’s opinion you really value, and see what you think. Take a minute and write down what you think your smile says (or ask your friend).

 

Does your smile say:

• Attractive?
• Confident?
• Happy?
• Self-Assured?
• Sexy?
• Successful?

If you found other descriptions that you weren’t excited about, then now is the time to visit your Denver cosmetic dentist, Dr. Scott Greenhalgh, DDS and see how to get the smile you’re hoping for. Who knows? It may just open the doors to your best year ever!

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Do Porcelain Veneers Ever Come Off? (Part Two)

Monday, November 28th, 2011

In this series I explain what to be concerned about and how to avoid problems with veneers. Sometimes, patients considering porcelain veneers wonder if it will be a good choice because they wonder if they will have problems with them. The reality is that veneers are a great service. Veneers can be life-changing.

Yesterday I discussed the first issue of why a veneer can come off. I’ll finish the series today.

Two. A veneer could come off as a result of a misaligned bite. The way the new veneers move across the other teeth has to be a finely tuned, delicate symphony. The long-term durability of the veneers has a lot to do with the precision of the bite. It’s conceivable that a small imbalance in the sliding of the new veneers could catch a pressure spot and pop it off. Again, in an experienced cosmetic dentist’s hands, this is highly unlikely. In fact- for this blog I am actually being generous that this is a second reason a veneer might come off. In my experience, if there is any sort of subtle bite imbalance it is more likely that a veneer may get a small chip, rather than just pop off. (so in reality, there is really only one reason veneers come off). An experienced cosmetic dentist will also be able to create the finesse that is necessary with the new veneers. It ought to feel natural, it ought to flow and slide without restriction. You ought to be able to move and slide your new porcelain veneers without thinking about it.

If you have had some sort of an issue with a porcelain veneer coming off, or are thinking that may be a reason why you wouldn’t want veneers, a candid discussion with an experienced cosmetic dentist ought to allay your fears.

Today’s modern cosmetic dentistry is predictable and can routinely give you that smile you’ve always dreamed of! If you want to discuss your concerns about the veneers you have now, or are considering some porcelain veneers, feel free to contact me today.

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Do Porcelain Veneers Ever Come Off? (Part One)

Sunday, November 27th, 2011

I’ve heard patients comment about veneers they have had “come off”. Frankly, there is no good reason why veneers ought to pop off. In fact, it’s a harbinger of other bad things to come.

Porcelain veneers, when they are crafted correctly, are extremely strong, durable and stay in place reliably.

There are two main reasons why porcelain veneers come off- neither of them good…

I’ll go over the first reason today, and then discuss the other reason tomorrow.

One. The veneer wasn’t adhered correctly. The process of cementing, or bonding or adhering the veneer to your tooth is very technically demanding. There are many steps, the process is unforgiving. It requires an uncompromising technique. It is possible that during the adhesion process something goes wrong. While this could be possible for a great cosmetic dentist, it is highly unlikely, because they would notice if something isn’t going right. While possible, a great cosmetic dentist may have this happen only once or twice in a career. IF the worst happened that your veneer somehow came off, an experienced cosmetic dentist would be mortified. They would fix it quickly, and permanently. They would feel bad, and it would be obvious to you. If on the other hand, in the most likely scenario, you veneers were adhered without this immaculate technique, it could come off. If a veneer pops off one day later-it simply wasn’t adhered correctly. In this practice a staff member or even the dentist might say, “oh it happens all the time, don’t worry about it”. If it happens all the time or is in some way routine, then politely get yourself out of that office and into one of a more experienced cosmetic dentist.

You really shouldn’t lose any sleep worrying about your veneers coming off. In my experience, veneers work well, and they work well for a long time.

Don’t forget to come back tomorrow for Part Two of this series.

(or if you’ve had a veneer come off, you may want to schedule a visit with us so we can check your veneers and make sure you won’t have more problems-contact us today).

 

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