Tooth Whitening May Not Be The Best Option

Tooth whitening may be all you need to give you the smile that you deserve. Tooth whitening really is the most popular cosmetic dental procedure in the world, however, sometimes people go overboard, especially with over the counter whitening products.

According to your Corona Dentist those gels, pastes, strips, and mouth rinses that you purchase from your local pharmacy are not as strong as the prescription whitening products from your dentist. Most whitening agents contain hydrogen peroxide, but the over the counter whiteners don’t have as a high a percentage.

Dental Care of Corona offers both in office tooth whitening and custom made tooth-whitening systems that you take home. Both will give you the confidence you need to flash your pearly whites again. However, tooth whitening doesn’t work for everyone.

If you have interior or intrinsic stains, old restorations, chips, cracks or other issues, your Corona Dentist may recommend other cosmetic dentistry procedures such as cosmetic dental bonding or porcelain veneers.

Cosmetic Dental Bonding

This quick and easy treatment can repair chips and cracks, make your teeth longer or shorter, or fill in the small gap between your teeth. Done in a single office visit, dental bonding is not as strong as porcelain veneers, but may be a good option, especially if you do not want any permanent changes.

Porcelain Veneers

Cosmetic porcelain veneers are custom made to fit your teeth. They are permanent because a small portion of your natural tooth needs to be removed to make way for the porcelain veneer. During the manufacture of your permanent veneers, your dentist will fit you with temporary veneers if your natural teeth are unsightly.

If you would like more information about tooth whitening, cosmetic dental bonding or porcelain veneers, schedule an appointment with Dental Care of Corona, it really will make a difference to your self-esteem.

Cosmetic Dentistry for a New You

If you have been considering a makeover for your teeth and gums, contact your dentist who can help determine what cosmetic or restorative dental treatments would be best for your smile.

Cosmetic and restorative dental procedures are not entirely cosmetic as treatments such as dental implants can actually improve your bite.

These days you don’t have to spend a fortune or several months to get the smile that you have always wanted. Modern dental technology has made it possible to fix chips, cracks and fill in gaps in just one appointment with an affordable solution known as CEREC®. With CEREC®, you can have the smile of your dreams in just one single visit. CEREC® is used for veneers, dental crowns and to replace your old silver amalgam fillings. Some dentists are even using CEREC® for dental implants.

If your stained or discolored teeth cannot be helped with over the counter or professional tooth whitening, you may want to consider Dental Veneers. Dental Veneers have come a long way and can cover up those interior stains or old restorations that have been keeping you from smiling.

Of course, if you are unsure about Dental Veneers, but would still like to close that gap between your teeth, talk to your dentist about dental bonding. Dental bonding is a procedure that is used for inlays, onlays and chipped teeth. Your dentist may also recommend dental bonding to lengthen your short teeth or to replace your old fillings.

If you have always disliked your smile because your gum line nearly covers your teeth, call and schedule an appointment with your dentist for crown lengthening. Crown lengthening is a procedure that can be used to get rid of your gummy smile.

Tooth recontouring is another procedure that your dentist may consider if you do not like the shape of your teeth. Reshaping or recontouring, also known as slenderizing, stripping, enameloplasty or odontoplasty is a dental procedure that your dentist may use to remove small amounts of enamel on your teeth. This will change the surface, shape, or length of your tooth or teeth. Recontouring is used to balance your smile.

If you would like more information regarding cosmetic or restorative dental procedures call and schedule and appointment with your dentist today. 

A New Year and a New Smile

It’s a New Year, and if one of your New Year’s resolutions is to fix your smile, call and schedule an appointment with your dentist for a no obligation cosmetic dentistry consultation.

Your dentist explains that one of the first things people notice about you is your pearly whites, and if yours is less than impressionable, you may want to consider cosmetic dentistry.

In a recent Colgate survey, nearly 88 percent of people surveyed said that a beautiful smile was the first thing that they remembered about a person with a staggering 94 percent saying the first thing they noticed was not the body or the eyes, but the smile. More than a third surveyed also said they would probably not go on a blind date with someone who had crooked teeth.

A beautiful smile helps you get noticed, and more importantly helps you get that dream job or promotion that you have been vying for. A nice smile also helps boost your self-esteem and gives you more confidence.

If you would like to feel more confident when you smile, call or click and schedule an appointment with your dentist who can determine what dental cosmetic procedures would be best for your particular needs.

During your appointment, your dentist will thoroughly examine your mouth making sure you are healthy enough for any type of cosmetic dental procedure. If you have gum disease or tooth decay, your dentist will want to take care of that first before continuing. Even tooth whitening requires a healthy mouth as the bleaching agent could cause problems if your gums are red, swollen, bleeding or receding.

If you have been given a clean bill of health, your dentist will discuss your cosmetic treatment options, which may include Dental Veneers, Dental Bonding, CEREC Restorations, Tooth Whitening, Inlays, Onlays, Tooth Colored Fillings, Invisible Braces, Tooth Colored Crowns or a Complete Mouth Restoration.    

If a new smile has been on your mind, call and schedule an appointment with your dentist who can determine what type of cosmetic dental restorations are right for you. Call or click today. 

Smile this Thanksgiving and Mean it

The holidays are all about gathering together with friends and family, sharing food, laughter, conversation, and of course, smiles, and if your grin isn't what you’d like it to be, Thanksgiving may not be as fun for you as it could be.

Chipped or missing teeth, especially if the tooth or teeth are located in the front of your mouth can affect your self-esteem. In fact, in recent studies those surveyed admitted to having a lack of self-confidence because of their smile, but thanks to the marvels of cosmetic dentistry, you could have a new smile quicker than you think.

If all you need is to repair a couple of chips or fill in the gap between your teeth, talk to your dentist about CEREC. CEREC is the only dental system on the planet where you can walk in with badly stained or chipped teeth and walk out with a beautiful new smile in a single office visit.

One of the biggest advantages with CEREC is time. Because dental veneers, crowns, inlays and onlays only require a single visit, you will have fewer shots, less time drilling and less time in the dentist’s chair.

Decades ago, your dentist’s only option for repairing damaged or decayed teeth was with materials made out of gold, amalgam and other metals. However, your CEREC dentist uses tooth colored ceramic materials that will help restore your teeth back to their natural beauty, strength, and function.

Because the materials used in CEREC closely match the natural structure and composition of your tooth, your restored teeth will expand and contract at the same time. This means your tooth will not crack. Old metal fillings do not expand and can chip, leak or break because the materials do not expand and contract.

With CEREC your dentist can save as much of your natural healthy tooth as possible making your CEREC dental restoration even stronger.

When it comes to cosmetic dental restoration, you really can have it taken care of in a single appointment. Talk to your dentist today and find out what cosmetic dental procedures you can take care of in time for the holidays. Call or click today.  

Porcelain Veneers Without the Hassle

If you have been considering Porcelain Veneers to improve your smile, schedule an appointment with your dentist who can determine if Porcelain Veneers are right for you. Dental Care of Corona has more than 40 years of combined service and expertise when it comes to Porcelain Veneers.

With Porcelain Veneers, you can get rid of that unsightly gab between your front teeth or repair that chip or crack. When you schedule an appointment for Porcelain Veneers, you can even mask those stains that will not budge with regular tooth whitening methods. Porcelain Veneers look just like your natural teeth and will not only improve your smile, but also boost your self-confidence.

Made out of wafer thin shells of dental ceramic, Porcelain Veneers bond on to the front surfaces of your teeth making them the perfect choice for people who are afraid to smile because of cosmetic issues. Porcelain Veneers are versatile and simple to apply thanks to the highly skilled team of Dental Cosmetic technicians from Dental Care of Corona.

The Porcelain Veneers used by Dental Care of Corona can usually be placed without the use of an anesthetic, and without changing the shape of your teeth.

When you schedule an appointment with Dental Care of Corona for Porcelain Veneers, you will be given a thorough examination to determine if Porcelain Veneers are right for you. Dental Care of Corona has hundreds of happy patients who can smile with ease thanks to the placement of Porcelain Veneers.

If you are a good candidate for Porcelain Veneers, Dental Care of Corona will individually design your new Porcelain Veneers to enhance and improve the characteristics of your smile.

During your appointment, an impression or mold of your teeth will be made to send to a dental lab. Once your new veneers are ready, Dental Care of Corona will check for fit before permanently cementing in place. After your new Porcelain Veneers are bonded to your teeth, they will look completely natural. In fact, the only people who will know that you have new Porcelain Veneers are you and your dentist.

Porcelain Veneers are extremely durable and stronger than dental bonding. Porcelain Veneers are so strong that you can expect them to last for more than 10 years if you practice good oral hygiene and resist the temptation to bite things you shouldn’t such as an ice cube, or the end of your pen.

If you would like more information regarding Porcelain Veneers, schedule an appointment with Dental Care of Corona today. 

How to Cope with a Dental Emergency

Even if you had thought you had taken care of everything and are ready for your big ugly Sweater Christmas party, the thought of a broken veneer probably hadn’t even crossed your path. Unfortunately, things quickly changed when you decided to open the champagne with your teeth.

Accidents are part of life and invariably happen at the most inopportune times. A lost filling cracked tooth or other dental emergency should be taken care of as soon as possible to avoid further damage. Putting a piece of cotton over that old silver amalgam filling that you lost when you were having dinner should just be a quick fix until you get to the dentist.

According to the American Dental Association, a broken bridge, or any other dental emergency can cause serious problems. Ignoring a dental issue will increase your risk requiring more expensive and extensive therapy later.  

If you’ve got a toothache, skip the painkillers, including aspirin and get to the dentist. If you are swollen, grab a cold compress and place it on your cheek or mouth. Rinse your mouth and floss in order to remove any food particles.

Make sure you save all of the pieces if you break or chip a tooth. Rinse your mouth and be careful looking for remnants of the tooth. If you’re bleeding, apply gauze until the bleeding stops. Place a cold compress on the outside of your mouth, lip, or cheek near the chipped or broken tooth to help reduce swelling and relieve any pain.

If you have partially dislodged or knocked out your tooth this is a dental emergency and you need to call your dentist right away. If it has been partially dislodged, take Advil or Tylenol to help with the pain and apply a cold compress on the outside of your mouth. If you have knocked it out, gently rinse being careful not to remove or wash away attached tissue fragments. If you can, put the tooth back without forcing it into place. If this isn’t possible, place the tooth in a container of water with a pinch of salt, or milk without the salt. See your dentist immediately as chances are your tooth can be saved.

Take your time during the holidays and be sure and brush, floss and see your dentist as needed, especially if you are experiencing a dental emergency. 

Boost your Confidence with Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain Veneers can improve your smile and boost your self-confidence, in fact, a healthy grin is good for your self-esteem.

According to the American Dental Association, Veneers are thin shells that are custom made to fit over your own teeth. Directly bonded to your natural tooth they can improve the appearance of your smile and can actually change the length, size, shape, and color of your teeth giving you a perfectly proportioned smile.

Dental Veneers are made from resin composite or porcelain materials. Porcelain Veneers are more resistant to staining and mimic the natural reflecting properties of your own teeth. Resin Veneers are thinner and require less removal of your natural tooth. Your dentist will be able to decide what type is best for your situation.

Porcelain and Resin Veneers can fix teeth that have been discolored because of medications such as tetracycline. Veneers can also be used to fix root canal treatments, excessive fluoride use, and large resin fillings that have discolored the entire tooth. Other fixes include:

• Chipped or broken teeth
• Worn down teeth
• Misaligned, irregularly shaped, or uneven teeth
• Fill the gap between two teeth

If the thought of Porcelain or Resin Veneers appeals to you, it will require three appointments with your dentist. Of course, your teeth and gums need to be healthy before the veneering process begins.

During your treatment planning and diagnosis, your dentist will ask you what results you want to achieve. X-rays and impressions may also be made of your teeth.

In order to prepare your teeth for veneers, your dentist will remove ½ millimeter from the surface of your tooth. That amount is about the thickness of a dental veneer and may require a local anesthetic. After this procedure, your dentist will make a model of your tooth before sending the impression to a dental lab. Your dentist may also recommend temporary veneers.

When your permanent Resin or Porcelain Veneers are ready, your dentist will check for color, fit and placement, before etching and cleaning the surface of the tooth. Your dentist will then cement or bond and complete the process with a light that cures or hardens the cement.  

Dental Veneers can last for years as long as you practice good oral hygiene. If you would like more information regarding Porcelain or Resin Veneers, schedule an appointment with your dentist today.