Do you wish you could change the look of your teeth? Does a misshapen or stained tooth bother you? Porcelain dental veneers are thin, custom shells that are designed to cover the front surface of your teeth to improve their appearance. They are bonded to the front of the tooth to alter its size, shape or color and perfectly blend in with the rest of your smile. Why consider a porcelain veneer? Porcelain veneers may be a great option for you if you’re fed up with your smile due to the following conditions: Severely discolored teeth — Severe stains, large resin fillings, and health …
We Do Cosmetic Dentistry To Look Natural
Recently I had two patients ask me if I did cosmetic dentistry or should they go somewhere else for that. My answer was a resounding YES – we do cosmetic dentistry (and are really good at it too). In my mind cosmetic dentistry is making teeth look like teeth. If a friend tells you they like your new crown then I have not done it well enough because they should not be able to tell it is a crown (or a veneer or a filling). I have done cosmetic dentistry for many years now- from replacing a single crown on a front tooth to complete smile make overs. …
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Recent Concern Over Dental X-Rays
X-RAYS Just recently there has been a lot of buzz about a study correlating a benign form of brain tumor to dental X-rays. This study was based on X-rays taken in the 1960’s and correlated to a higher incidence of problems with people that had even one dental X-ray taken during that time frame. Given the prevalence of dental X-ray use in the 1960’s I would question if there were other significant factors between the two groups other than the dental x-rays. We just had our X-rays machines inspected by the Washington State Department of Health. Since we have gone digital with our X-rays we …
