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This is a life-changing result. Teeth can be straightened, whitened, and made more aesthetically pleasing in one day. |
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A smile lift can be achieved in one day. |
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Orthodontic treatment, such as braces, can straighten teeth, but veneers may still be required to obtain maximum results. Whitening will lighten the tooth color, but will not change the shape. |
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Normally there is no recovery process, but it does depend on each individual. |
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There may be minor soreness around injection sites and possible cold sensitivity. |
An excellent alternative to crowns, veneers can perfect your smile by masking stains, hiding chips, correcting misalignment, and creating uniformity. Veneers, which are made of thin, customized material designed to slide over the teeth, look incredibly natural, are long-lasting, and are relatively easy to apply. Please contact us today to find out more about veneers.
If you have already had an implant post inserted, Dr. Pournaras can place a natural-looking, durable, and long-lasting crown over that post. Called implant restoration, the procedure eliminates unsightly gaps, increases chewing ability, improves speech, and eliminates sagging resulting from missing teeth. To learn more about implant restoration, please contact us today!
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A crown is a natural-looking tooth replacement made of porcelain that is functional and cosmetic. A crown results in removal of decay and cracked or weak teeth. |
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Time required varies for each case, but preparation can usually be completed in one to two hours. A second appointment 3-4 weeks later is necessary to seat the permanent crown. |
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Eventually you will loose a tooth that is not protected by a crown. |
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Normally there is no recovery process, but it does depend on each individual. |
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Some soreness may occur at the injection site, but will not last long and can be relieved with ibuprofen. |
Also called caps, crowns are natural-looking covers that fit snugly over teeth to conceal cracked, badly discolored, injured, or chipped teeth. Crowns minimize physical discomfort in and provide support to damaged teeth. Ultimately, crowns can improve the overall appearance of your smile while making your teeth more resistant to injury. For more information about crowns, please contact us today.
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Removal of decay. |
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Time required varies depending on the number of fillings required, but normally treatment can be completed in one to two hours. |
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Some soreness may occur at the injection site, but will not last long and can be relieved with ibuprofen. |
A smile can be dulled by stained, chipped, cracked or misaligned teeth, but bonding can quickly and painlessly restore your smile's natural beauty. During the procedure, a thin coating of plastic or resin is painted over the damaged teeth, strengthening them and making them virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth. To find out if bonding is the right option for you, please contact us today.
Sometimes a bit more work is needed to give you the smile you want. If you are missing teeth, having trouble speaking or chewing, and noticing strain when biting, bridges may be the ideal procedure to help make your mouth healthy and beautiful again. Bridges, sometimes referred to as fixed partial dentures, literally bridge gaps between teeth by filling them with strong, natural-looking artificial teeth. Bridges can only be removed by a dentist but are somewhat permanent, comfortable, and proven to make teeth strong. To find out if bonding is the right option for you, please contact us today.
Many of us feel that our smiles are most striking when our teeth look especially white, but unfortunately, soft drinks, coffee, tea, and tobacco can leave behind ugly stains. To help you restore your gleaming, bright white smile and to give you an added boost of confidence, we offer many options, such as in-office and take-home bleaching. Please contact us today to find out more about these options and which one is best for you.
Gone are the days when tooth ailments and cavities could only be treated with unsightly metal fillings. Today, modern, tooth-colored fillings made of durable resin or porcelain can be bonded to your teeth for a stronger, more natural-looking effect. These revolutionary fillings are virtually undetectable and are easy to apply. To find out if tooth-colored fillings are a good option for you, please contact us today.
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An onlay is a more conservative tooth replacement made of porcelain that is functional and cosmetic. A crown results in removal of decay and cracked or weak teeth. |
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Time required varies for each case, but preparation can usually be completed in one to two hours. A second appointment 3-4 weeks later is necessary to seat the permanent onlay. |
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Some soreness may occur at the injection site, but will not last long and can be relieved with ibuprofen. |
Porcelain onlays are an excellent conservative solution to cavity pain, reduced chewing strength, and general degeneration of the back teeth. Virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth, onlays discreetly restore teeth to an optimal state of health. They resemble natural teeth so closely that only you will know the truth. To find out if onlays are right for you, please contact us today.
