Invisalign® When Conventional Braces Won’t Do

While adults do wear conventional wires and brackets, not all of them are happy about it. In some cases, old school braces need to be worn for up to two years can be uncomfortable and downright painful. Thankfully, there are alternatives to conventional braces.

Invisalign® for a Clear Straight Smile

Your dentist in Corona is a licensed and preferred Invisalign® provider who can do wonders for your crooked, tilted, or tipped smile. If you have a small gap in between your front teeth, Invisalign® can take care of that as well.

What is Invisalign®?

Invisalign® is a system that uses 11 to 31 sets of clear plastic aligners. These aligners, which look similar to tooth whitening trays, are worn for 22 hours a day and removed when you brush, floss, and eat.

Invisalign® works best for people with mild to moderate problems. If you have a severe under or overbite conventional braces may be a better fit. On average, Invisalign® takes about 12 to 18 months to complete.

Invisalign® Takes Dedication

With conventional braces, the appliances do all the work. While the same can be said for Invisalign®, you do need to be dedicated. If you are someone who couldn’t be bothered brushing or flossing, you may not be dedicated to clear plastic braces.

If you consider yourself lazy when it comes to oral hygiene, Invisalign® isn’t the answer, as you must remove, and replace. If you neglect to wear your clear braces for the allotted time, it will affect the outcome and could even take longer to straighten your teeth.

Invisalign® for Keeps

Invisalign® really does work and can do amazing things for your smile. Call and schedule an appointment with your dentist in Corona who can determine if clear braces are a good fit for you.

Call and schedule a no obligation Invisalign® appointment with your cosmetic dentist in Corona today.

Holiday Treats that are Bad for Teeth

The holidays have arrived and that means lots of holiday goodies. However, those sweet and savory treats that are not so good for your waistline are not good for your teeth either. In fact, some foods can cause serious damage to your teeth.

According to your family dentist in Corona, some foods you can skip will keep you out of the dentist’s chair before your regularly scheduled dental appointment.

 Starchy Foods that are Bad for Teeth

Pretzels, Christmas cakes, cookies and your grandmothers favorite gingerbread men may be delicious, but they are bad for teeth. Because starchy foods convert to bacteria and acid and stick to the backs of your teeth, they can wear down the enamel on your teeth. If you must indulge, make sure to rinse and brush afterwards.

Sticky Foods that are Bad for Teeth

Most sticky foods are bad for teeth. From sweet and gooey caramels to your favorite dried apricots, figs, dates and pineapple, sticky foods stick between your teeth eating away at the enamel on your teeth. Sticky foods can also cause problems for your dental restorations. Try enjoying along with a meal or avoid sticky foods completely.

Citrus Fruits in Moderation

Heading to the fruit basket instead of the sweets table at your work Christmas party is good for your waistline, but best to enjoy in moderation. Citrus fruits are bad for teeth as they are highly acidic and loaded with natural sugar. Your Corona family dentist recommends that you enjoy fruit as part of a meal. If you do snack on a tangerine during a break make sure to chase it with a glass of water.

Regular Dental Checkups for Healthy Teeth and Gums

If you want to keep your teeth and gums healthy over the holidays, try to avoid damaging foods and don’t forget to schedule your annual comprehensive dental examination with your dentist in Corona today.

Smile with CEREC® Dentistry in Corona

A new smile is waiting in Corona with cosmetic dentistry procedures that are more affordable than you think. In fact, you can have a brand new smile in less time for less money than you ever thought possible.

Your cosmetic dentist in Corona is a preferred CEREC® provider and has the skills you need to give you a beautiful smile in a single dental appointment. Sound impossible? It really isn’t.

No More Waiting with CEREC®

CEREC® is done chairside and takes a couple of hours to complete. Because everything is done onsite, you won’t have to deal with uncomfortable temporary veneers. If you have ever seen someone whose teeth just don’t look right, they are probably waiting for their permanent dental restorations to be completed.

The CEREC® chairside system takes the guesswork out of dental crowns. All you need to do is schedule an appointment with your cosmetic dentist in Corona to find out if you and CEREC® are a good fit. If you are, let the magic begin.

CEREC® in One Appointment

During your dental appointment, your Corona cosmetic dentist will take digital impressions of the tooth or teeth that need to be crowned. Because of the CEREC® software, you won’t ever have to deal with messy impressions. Once the pictures are taken, your cosmetic dentist in Corona will check for color and fit before sending the information to the in house milling machine for manufacture. During this time, you can relax while waiting for your new CEREC® dental crown, which takes about 30 minutes in the milling machine.

When your crown is ready, your dental team in Corona will check the crown for fit and color. Any adjustments needed will be performed before the crown is cemented into place.

CEREC® for a New You

CEREC® is the revolutionary one visit solution for chipped, cracked, or stained teeth. Call and schedule a CEREC® appointment with your cosmetic dentist in Corona today.

CEREC® for a New Smile in a Day

CEREC® is the amazing restoration process that takes place in a single dental appointment depending on how many teeth you are having restored. CEREC®, known as Chairside Economic Restorations of Esthetic Ceramics, is a remarkable treatment that repairs chips, cracks, and old dental restorations. If you were considering porcelain veneers but have badly damaged teeth, your Corona Dentist may recommend CEREC® instead.

What Is CEREC® Used For?

Your cosmetic dentist in Corona uses CEREC® for large cavities and to repair teeth that are require a crown. If you have teeth that are badly damaged, have large cavities or not enough tooth to hold up to an onlay or inlay, CEREC® may be the answer.

Is CEREC® Strong?

CEREC® can last for a decade or more as long as you practice good oral hygiene. CEREC® has improved over the years and is now just as strong as ceramic crowns and metal to porcelain crowns. It’s also much safer for your teeth as less of the natural tooth needs to be removed.

Traditional dental crowns require enamel removal for a good fit and some may require additional enamel removal from your abutment or connecting teeth. This makes CEREC® the perfect alternative if you are less than comfortable with enamel removal.

Are All Dentists CEREC® Approved?

Not all dentists are CEREC® approved. As the entire process takes place in the dental office, a dental practice would have to invest in the CEREC® technology. That technology includes the CEREC® computer system and the CEREC® milling machine.

All of this technology takes continued education. Your cosmetic dentistry team in Corona are preferred CEREC® providers and can give you the smile of your dreams in just one dental appointment.

If you would like more information regarding CEREC®, call and schedule an appointment with your cosmetic dentist in Corona today.

Cosmetic Dental Crowns in One Dental Visit

If your cosmetic dentist in Corona has told you teeth are too far gone for porcelain veneers, cosmetic dental crowns may be the answer. Just remember, conventional crowns take two dental appointments to complete making the procedure less than attractive for people who aren’t sure about cosmetic dentistry.

CEREC® Cosmetic Crowns in a Day

If you follow your Corona dentist’s office blog, you’ll remember that CEREC® is a remarkable one-day dental procedure that takes place chairside. In less than two hours, you can have a beautiful new cosmetic or restorative dental crown that is metal free, strong, and natural looking.

Conventional crowns, whether they are metal to porcelain or porcelain require two or even three dental appointments. Because you need to be fitted for an impression and have some tooth removal, the first appointment will not be the most comfortable one.

Cosmetic dental crowns require some removal of the natural structure of the tooth or teeth. This is necessary for proper fit as the crown fits like a cap over the tooth.

CEREC® dental crowns do not require as much removal and are fitted in one day with your dentist’s office in Corona.

Conventional Crowns Take Time

During your first appointment, your Corona cosmetic dentist will take x-rays and pictures before preparing the tooth. This requires some removal and for this reason, you will be fitted with a temporary dental crown.

Before you are fitted for your temp, your Corona dentist will make an impression for your final dental crown. This process is uncomfortable and for those with a gagging reflex, nearly impossible.

CEREC® is a Snap

CEREC® uses an intraoral camera that eliminates gagging and goopy impressions. The images are sent to the computer where you dentist in Corona will check for final color before sending to the in-house milling machine for manufacture.

Your crown takes about 45 minutes in the machine during which time you can relax, check your email, or watch TV.

When your crown is finished, it is checked for color and fit before being cemented and cured. Once satisfied your dentist in Corona will polish to perfection.

If you would like more information regarding CEREC®, call and schedule an appointment with your Corona dentist today.

Pay Close Attention to Women’s Oral Health

Men and women are different, very different, but did you know that men and women also differ when it comes to teeth and gums?

According to your dentist in Corona, women experience hormonal changes throughout life that will affect teeth and gums.

Puberty and Women's Oral Health

When tweens and teenage girls begin puberty, gums will bleed, swell, and get red. In some girls, an overreaction to bacteria and plaque will cause enlarged gums. Girls who are coming of age also suffer from mouth and canker sores. Regular dental visits with your Corona dentist will help prevent gingivitis, and the more serious periodontal disease.

 Menstruation and Women’s Oral Health

During the menstrual cycle, most women won’t detect any mouth changes a couple of days before their period. However, women who have cancer sores, bleeding or swollen gums, and puffy salivary glands need to pay attention as if these continue after a period; it could be a sign of something more serious.

Women’s Oral Health and Pregnancy

When a woman is expecting, hormones go crazy. While some women experience mild forms of gum disease, others may suffer from pregnancy gingivitis. Although not as severe as periodontitis, if left untreated pregnancy gingivitis, could cause complications. Your Corona dentist recommends more frequent dental checkups if you are pregnant.

Menopause Affects More Than Your Waistline

When women have progressed to menopause, extreme changes take place in the body and in the mouth. Women who are in menopause experience mouth sensitivity along with burning sensations. Of course, all of these symptoms are related to menopause. Another thing to consider is that women may also suffer from bone loss and dry mouth as well.

Dry mouth causes a decrease in saliva flow putting you at a higher risk for tooth decay and gum disease.

Women’s oral health is important. Call and schedule a dental appointment with your dentist in Corona today.

Professional Chairside Tooth Whitening in Corona

Summer is in full swing, and if your smile is having a tough time competing with your tan, it’s time to schedule an office tooth whitening session with your cosmetic dentist in Corona.

Although your Corona cosmetic dentist also offers custom made take home whitening trays, they will take a couple of weeks for results. Chairside professional tooth whitening gives you a beautiful smile in about sixty minutes.

Chairside Professional Tooth Whitening in Corona

If you follow this dental blog, you will know that over the counter gels, polishes, pastes, trays and strips won’t give you the same results as professional tooth whitening will.

Because professional tooth whitening has a higher concentration of whitening agents, your teeth will become whiter. In fact, with chairside tooth whitening in Corona, your teeth can be up to 10 shades brighter in just one tooth bleaching session.

 How In Office Chairside Tooth Whitening Works

Before you can have your teeth lightened, you will need a dental examination. If your cosmetic dentist in Corona deems you fit for teeth bleaching, your lips and gums will be covered to protect them from the process.

During your chairside tooth whitening treatment, a special gel will be applied to open the pores in your teeth. This allows the gel to penetrate. Once the gel is applied, your Corona cosmetic dentist will use a light or laser to speed up the whitening. This process is done up to three times during your professional tooth whitening session.

 Chairside Tooth Whitening for Maximum Results

Stubborn intrinsic stains can often be removed with in office professional tooth whitening. Just remember that tooth whitening will not work, professional or otherwise.

Only your dentist in Corona can determine if your teeth can be whitened professionally.

If you would like more information regarding professional chairside tooth whitening, call and schedule an appointment with your cosmetic dentist in Corona today.