Teeth Whitening Smile Makeovers
We believe anything is possible when you smile. So why not be proud of it?
A smile makeover can be a significant improvement in the overall beauty of the face. After learning and discussing the patients goals, a plan is created to combine different procedures to achieve the aesthetic goals of the patient.
In this particular patient, the result was completed over a period of about 1.5 years with periodontal scaling, composite restorations, crowns on the back molars, invisalign, and whitening. The patient was also very anxious when we first met him, so we did much of the restorative work with sedation. The patient gained trust and confidence over the course of his treatment which we were immensely proud of him for.
Teeth Whitening with Uneven Shades of Teeth
Sometimes a patient presents with teeth that are an uneven color. Teeth whitening combineded with porcelain veneers can correct a variety of cosmetic and functional defects of the teeth. The goal at our practice is always for a natural-looking result. Flaws that veneers can correct are heavily stained teeth, gaps, crooked teeth, chipped or fractured teeth, excessively gummy teeth, or misaligned teeth. Teeth whitening along with veneers can be used to correct a single tooth, or can completely enhance the overall cosmetics of the smile.
A smile has an immense effect on the beauty of the face. An expert aesthetic dentist is trained to design a smile with veneers to enhance the beauty of not just the smile but the entire face. The confidence of a smile is very powerful for overall well being.
Teeth Whitening when Teeth are Decayed
When a patient desires teeth whitening but has decayed teeth. We design a plan to first correct the decayed areas which by itself has a dramatic effect to whitening the teeth. The weak area of the tooth is cleaned and prepared, and a composite restoration is bonded to the tooth. The composite can then be sculpted to achieve the ideal shade and contours of the tooth. In conjunction with the bonding we can also plan to whitening the teeth and blend the shade.
For this particular patient, the before and after result shown was completed in only one visit. The patient continued on to whiten the lower teeth further in an additional visit.
The result is stable for 8 to 15 years and can be completed in one visit. There are some limitations to the size that a composite bonding can be. After a certain size of defect of the teeth, veneers then become a more favorable choice for proper aesthetics and long term success.
Whitening Teeth when Teeth are Missing
Losing teeth can be very traumatic for a patient. Sometimes when patients present with missing teeth we design a plan to replace teeth and at the same time whitening the teeth. Dental implants are designed to provide a replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved.
This particular patient presented to us the day after a traumatic motor vehicle accident which caused several injuries most notably here was the fracture of his four front teeth. At his initial evaluation we determined the teeth were too fractured to restore. We recommended to extract the front four teeth, graft the area, and allow the patient to heal for about 4 months. During that time the patient wore a temporary appliance that simulated teeth. At month four we placed 4 dental implants and restored the area with dental crowns. The before photo, shows the patient 2 weeks after the teeth were removed, and the after photo here shows the patient approximately 9 months after the accident.
Thank You for the Kind Words From Our Wonderful Patients!
“The office was easily the nicest dental office I have visited. The staff was professional and welcoming,” Randi M – Lincoln, MA