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Has the sparkle in your smile faded over time? Are stained, dull, or discolored teeth keeping your smile from shining its brightest? Cosmetic dentistry, no matter your age, can help you take charge of your smile and gain your sparkle back. Cosmetic procedures include bleaching, bonding, veneers, reshaping and contouring, among others. People often choose cosmetic dentistry for various reasons, such as repairing a defect such as a malformed bite or crooked teeth, to treat an injury, or just to improve their overall appearance. No matter what the reason is, the ultimate goal is to restore a person's smile into one they have always desired. Teeth Whitening for a Brighter Smile Over time, the foods you eat and the beverages you drink can discolor your teeth, replacing the white with dingy yellow, brown or gray. Teeth whitening, in most cases, can help bring the shine back to your smile. The quality and appearance of your smile has a more direct effect on your personal and business relationships than any other part of your appearance. If you wish to experience significant color change in a short period of time, in-office whitening performed by your dentist is an appropriate solution for your smile enhancement. This is the most popular of dental procedures in the world today. Unlike at-home whitening systems, in-office whitening takes place under carefully monitored conditions which allow for the safe, controlled, pain-free use of a relatively high concentration of bleaching gel, which yields immediate results. Stains that are best removed with in-office whitening are discolorations caused by aging, consumption of certain foods and tobacco use. No other teeth whitening procedure produces faster, safer results than in-office whitening because it is closely monitored and performed by your dentist. Gum and tooth sensitivity are more controllable, as well, due to the thicker peroxide gels and the use of desensitizers during treatment. Veneers for a Star-Worthy Smile A veneer is fabricated in a dental lab to match the color and shape of your tooth and is used to solve most or even all of your cosmetic dental issues, including:
* Worn enamel
* Wear and tear
* Genetics
* Uneven teeth
Veneers are made of ultra-thin shells of ceramic or composite resin materials, and are bonded to the front of your teeth. The procedure for placement of your veneers requires little to no anesthesia, which makes it an ideal choice for improving the appearance of your front teeth. Always make sure that you take an active role in the design of your reconstructive smile. Working closely with your dentist, your teeth are prepared for the veneers by being lightly buffed to allow for the small additional thickness created by the veneer. Generally, about a millimeter of your tooth is removed. The removal may require a local anesthetic to avoid any pain. When your veneers are ready, your dentist will place each veneer on your teeth to make sure they properly fit. In addition, your dentist will match the shade and color of your teeth to your veneer for optimal enhancement. To apply your veneer, your dentist will clean your tooth and apply special cement between the veneer and tooth to bond the two together. A consultation with your Sandy dentist will allow for a proper treatment plan to be created in order to restore your smile the way that you have always desired. As with other procedures, veneers and teeth whitening are not for everyone, but your dentist will work with you to create an appropriate treatment plan to restore your smile.
Dr. Nathan Chandler, dentist in Sandy, attended Northwestern University Dental School in Chicago, Illinois in 1998. After graduation, Dr. Chandler, Sandy cosmetic dentist, practiced dentistry in Oregon until 2003, in which he returned to Utah with a wealth of knowledge to his Sandy, UT practice.
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