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Don’t Hide Your Dental Flaws; See Your Dentist

Wayzata Dental Staff — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:45:39 +0000

More often than not, people visit the dentist only for two reasons: when they want to clean/whiten their teeth or when they want to get treated for a dental problem. But what about those flaws that mar the confidence in your smile? Would you rather hide them than get them rectified? If your teeth have been damaged in some way, you don’t have to hide them; you just need to get an appointment with your dentist. Let’s look at some dental procedures that will rectify dental flaws.

If you have spots and stains on your teeth or if you have chipped teeth or if there are gaps between your teeth, your dentist will suggest bonding. Bonding is a dental procedure which involves applying an enamel-like material to the teeth to correct visible flaws.

Some types of teeth damages need veneers. Veneers form the restorative treatment for teeth wherein a thin layer of material is applied to the teeth. Veneers help cover the tooth in order to prevent further damage to it. Veneers are of many kinds, the two most popular being porcelain veneers and prep-less veneers like Durathin and Lumineers.

Contouring and reshaping are yet another way to rectify flaws in your teeth. They help improve the way your teeth and smile look. Contouring and reshaping can help fix broken, chipped, or crooked teeth. Contouring also helps change the length of your teeth, making all teeth proportionate.

If you have been hiding your smile for way too long, it is time you visited the dental clinic and come out with a smile to die for.

Happy smiling!

Cosmetic Dentistry is Smart

Wayzata Dental Staff — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:07:32 +0000

Cosmetic dentistry can help enhance your smile to a great extent. You don’t need to fuss over your dental flaws any longer. A couple of visits to the dental clinic can get you that perfect smile you have been looking for. Cosmetic dentistry is pretty smart. Let me tell you how.

You can get invisible braces. Such braces can magically fix your teeth without embarrassing you. These braces correct the shape of your teeth set from behind the teeth so that no one else can see that you are wearing braces.

You can contour and reshape your teeth for an improved smile. Contouring and reshaping correct errors like chipped and broken teeth. Along with correcting the shape of your teeth, contouring helps change the length of your teeth.

A dental procedure called enamel micro-abrasion helps remove stains and spots on your teeth. The teeth are typically rubbed with a compound to remove the stains. The procedure does not take too much time and is considered safe for your teeth.

The advancements in cosmetic dentistry can give you instant results now. Zoom whitening is a process that whitens your teeth in less than an hour! This kind of whitening must be done by a professional though. If your teeth are sensitive, you may feel temporary itching or a stinging sensation during the procedure.

Veneers are a great way to restore your teeth if you have managed to damage them. A thin layer of material is used to cover your tooth in order to prevent further damage to it. Veneers are also used just for cosmetic purposes; they help improve the look of your teeth.

Bonding is another smart procedure that helps hide spots and stains, cover any chip in the teeth or fill a gap. It involves applying an enamel-like material to the teeth and fixing it to make it a part of the teeth.

Don’t let any dental flaw or problem keep you away from smiling and laughing away. Visit your dentist right away.

Cosmetic Dentistry Can Give Your Smile a Makeover

Wayzata Dental Staff — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:25:39 +0000

My maternal aunt has been wary of cosmetic dentistry. And like every other person, she hates visiting the dentist. Last year, she managed to get a tooth chipped and developed a strange habit. She smiled with her mouth closed. It made her look much older than she is. Her husband goaded her into visiting the dentist, and when I saw her a couple of weeks after, she flashed a fabulous grin. Her smile was as warm as ever and gorgeous too. I later learnt that she went for the contouring procedure.

More often than not, we start living with problems instead of getting it resolved. While bigger problems in life may be difficult to resolve, the problems of your teeth can be resolved by a visit to the dentist. Make that visit to the dentist right away if you have a dental problem bothering you. And remember, your dentist is not a monster, and nor is cosmetic dentistry.

Let me tell you all that cosmetic dentistry can do for you.

Contouring and reshaping are methods to fix broken, chipped, or crooked teeth. Along with correcting the shape of your teeth, contouring helps change the length of your teeth. Zoom whitening is a process that whitens your teeth in less than an hour! Moreover, there aren’t any major side-effects. There is something called invisible braces correct the shape of your teeth set from behind the teeth so that no one else can find out that you are wearing braces.

Enamel micro-abrasion is a method by which the stained teeth are rubbed with a compound to remove any stains and spots. Bonding is a procedure that helps hide spots and stains, cover any chip in the teeth or fill a gap. It involves applying an enamel-like material to the teeth and fixing it to make it a part of the teeth.

Don’t let small problems ruin your smile and personality. Go to your dentist right away!

Happy smiling!

Cosmetic Dentistry Can Make Your Smile Perfect

Wayzata Dental Staff — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 03:37:14 +0000

Cosmetic dentistry has evolved significantly over the last few years. You will be amazed to learn how dentistry can change the appearance of your smile. Let me familiarize you with some common cosmetic procedures in dentistry.

Zoom Whitening

Zoom whitening is a process that whitens your teeth in less than an hour! If you would like to make your teeth a shade lighter, fix an appointment with your dentist. If you are wondering if there are any harmful side effects, let me tell you there aren’t any major. Sensitive teeth may feel a temporary itchy or stinging sensation during the procedure. You may, however, avoid taking a chance by using anti-sensitive toothpaste before you undergo the whitening treatment. Ask your dentist to prescribe you the toothpaste.

Invisible braces

Yeah, braces need not embarrass you any longer. We have invisible braces now! These can magically fix your teeth without embarrassing you. These braces correct the shape of your teeth set from behind the teeth so that no one else can see that you are wearing braces.

Bonding

Bonding is usually done to hide spots and stains, cover any chip in the teeth or fill a gap. It involves applying an enamel-like material to the teeth and fixing it to make it a part of the teeth.

Veneers

Veneers are part of a restorative treatment in which a thin layer of material is used to cover your tooth in order to prevent further damage to it. Veneers are also used for cosmetic purposes only; they help improve the look of your teeth.

Contouring and reshaping

Contouring and shaping are methods to improve the way your teeth look. You no longer need to shy away from people if you have broken, chipped, or crooked teeth. Along with correcting the shape of your teeth, contouring helps change the length of your teeth. If you think the procedure is cumbersome, you will be surprised to know that it is quick and quite painless.

Enamel micro-abrasion

Enamel micro-abrasion is a method by which the stained teeth are rubbed to remove any stains and spots. The teeth are typically rubbed with a compound to remove the stains. The procedure does not take too much time and is considered safe for your teeth. Micro-abrasion is not a treatment but a cosmetic procedure to clean discolored teeth; it does not imply that you should ignore the cause of the stain.

You no longer need to compromise with the way your smile looks. Just visit your dentist.

Happy smiling!

Improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry

Wayzata Dental Staff — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:13:59 +0000

There was a time when visiting the dentist was limited to oral examinations and dental cleanings. That was the time people lived with the way their smile looked; their only concern was acquiring a pearly white smile. Times have changed and people have started looking beyond teeth whitening for aesthetical reasons. They want to fix every problem, every error that maligns their smile.

Dentists are more than willing to oblige their patients with the technological advancements in dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry has never been so convenient before. Let’s look at a few cosmetic dental treatments.

Zoom whitening

Zoom whitening is a process that whitens your teeth in less than an hour! Moreover, there aren’t any major side-effects. People with sensitive teeth may feel an itchy sensation but that’s temporary. Your dentist will prescribe you something to reduce the sensitivity of your teeth before the procedure.

Invisible braces

Cosmetic dentistry has come up with invisible braces! These can magically fix your teeth without embarrassing you. These braces correct the shape of your teeth set from behind the teeth so that no one else can find out that you are wearing braces.

Enamel micro-abrasion

Enamel micro-abrasion is a method by which the stained teeth are rubbed with a compound to remove any stains and spots.

Veneers

Bonding

Bonding helps hide spots and stains, cover any chip in the teeth or fill a gap. It involves applying an enamel-like material to the teeth and fixing it to make it a part of the teeth.

Contouring and reshaping

Contouring and shaping are methods to fix broken, chipped, or crooked teeth. Along with correcting the shape of your teeth, contouring helps change the length of your teeth.

Cosmetic dentistry procedures have evolved to become simple and painless. If you are looking for an improvement in your smile and happen to be in Wayzata any time of the year, drop in at the Wayzata Dental Clinic for a relaxing dental experience.

Happy smiling!

Cosmetic dentistry to enhance your smile

Wayzata Dental Staff — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:41:40 +0000

Restorative and corrective treatments in the dental world have enhanced drastically over the last few years. A visit to the dentist can help you get rid of all the complexes related to the appearance of your teeth and smile. Today, we will discuss some cosmetic treatments that enhance the shape and structure of the teeth.

Bonding
Bonding is a dental procedure which involves applying an enamel-like material to the teeth to correct visible flaws.

This procedure can help in the following:

Hiding spots and stains on the teeth
Covering any chip in the teeth
Filling a gap between the teeth

If you think you have a dental problem that can be rectified by bonding, ask your dentist.

Veneers
Veneers form the restorative treatment for teeth wherein a thin layer of material is applied to the teeth. Veneers help cover the tooth in order to prevent further damage to it. Veneers are also used for only cosmetic purposes; they help improve the look of your teeth. Veneers are of many kinds, the two most popular being porcelain veneers and prep-less veneers like Durathin and Lumineers.

Contouring and reshaping
Contouring and reshaping help improve the way your teeth and smile look.

Contouring and reshaping can help fix the following dental flaws:

Broken teeth
Chipped teeth
Crooked teeth

Contouring also helps change the length of your teeth, making all teeth proportionate.

Ask your dentist for more information on these treatments. With more and more advancements in cosmetic dentistry, the dental procedures are becoming quick and painless.

Happy smiling!