Tooth staining can occur from numerous causes including:
• Aging
• Medication
• Trauma
• Disease
• Genetics
• Tobacco
• Excessive fluoride
• Nerve degeneration
Tooth whitening is a process that bleaches the enamel to lighten and remove tooth discoloration and stains from teeth. Many dentists consider the teeth bleaching process the safest cosmetic procedure available today. Under the supervision of your dentist, whitening teeth with carbamide peroxide and/or hydrogen peroxide is safe for both teeth and gums. These whiteners usually come in a gel form and are applied by the use of a custom-fitted mouth guard, which Drs. Scott and Jill Smolarek will make for you.
If you are a candidate for tooth whitening, you should consider chair side tooth whitening at Smolarek Dentistry. Sessions generally take from 30 minutes to one hour. The dental office can also provide you with a bleaching kit for home use. Drs. Scott and Jill Smolarek can develop a customized cosmetic treatment plan that is right for your smile. Schedule a consult at Smolarek Dentistry today!
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Cosmetic Dentistry:
Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of a person's teeth, mouth, and smile, while also maintaining the health and function of the teeth. Cosmetic dentistry tends to improve a patient’s self-image – resulting in a positive emotional and psychological impact on the person’s life.
There are many new dental procedures and techniques used in cosmetic dentistry. They can include:
• Porcelain veneers and inlays to correct broken/cracked, mismatched teeth, or correct gaps between teeth
• Laser dentistry to fix "gummy" smiles
• Dental implants to replace missing teeth
• Teeth whitening for stained and discolored teeth
• Tooth colored fillings to replace ugly silver amalgam fillings
• Non-metal crowns to replace old crowns that show black lines
Drs. Scott and Jill Smolarek can develop a customized cosmetic treatment plan that is right for your smile. Schedule a consult at Smolarek Dentistry today!
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Porcelain Veneers:
A porcelain veneer is a thin shell of ceramic material that covers the natural tooth surface. Veneers are used to cover discoloration and defects by changing the size, color and shape of the teeth. Porcelain veneers can also be used for crowns for the front teeth.
Today's veneers can be mounted using little or no anesthesia. Porcelain veneers are very resistant to staining, and last for years. The dentist will first prepare the tooth by removing half a millimeter of the natural tooth, to allow for the thickness of the veneer. Next, the dentist will take a mold of the teeth, and the veneers will be fabricated from the mold. Finally, the veneers are permanently bonded or to the natural tooth. (click here)
Orthodontics:
Orthodontic dentistry focuses on the prevention and correction of irregularities of the teeth. Teeth and jaws that are positioned incorrectly are treated with the help of orthodontics. Crooked teeth are difficult to clean and they increase the stress on chewing muscles. This leads to neck and back pain. Correctable orthodontic disorders can include crossbites, open bites, overbites, overjets and underbites. Orthodontic treatment helps to align the teeth, improve appearance, and increase the life of the teeth. Once treatment has finished, either a fixed or removable retaining device can be custom fitted to ensure that your beautiful new smile stays in place.
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