This tool is intended to provide general information only. It is not intended
as a substitute for professional dental or medical care. Do not rely on it to
make decisions about your health. Always consult your dentist or physician for
personal medical advice.
There are many alternative cosmetic solutions
such as resin bonding, porcelain veneers and
crowns
that might be helpful. Go to our Makeover Gallery
to view some before and after shots using different
techniques.
In most cases, yes. Replacing missing teeth
restores both function and esthetics and will
prevent further
problems. If a space is left untreated, adjacent
or opposing teeth may tip, shift or erupt. This
could lead to bite problems, periodontall
disease
and/or tooth decay. There are several options
for replacing missing teeth. You and your dentist
can decide which is best for you.
A porcelain veneer is a thin shell of tooth-colored
porcelain which is bonded to the front surface
and the biting edge of a tooth. Very little
tooth reduction is necessary. They can be used
to close spaces, straighten the look of teeth,
and to create a better proportioned smile. Go
to our makeover
gallery to view teeth treated
with porcelain veneers.
4.
Can I replace the old silver fillings in my
teeth?
Yes. In many cases I think there is reason to
do this, and I see many back teeth with large
silver fillings fracture due to stresses produced
by the amalgam (silver) fillings. There have
been innovative advancements in tooth-colored
resins
and porcelain
material that provide both cosmetic advantages
and the strength of amalgam fillings, especially
in back teeth.
There are several options available for treating
chipped teeth, including resin bonding, porcelain
veneers and porcelain crowns. Go
to our makeover gallery to
view treatment options.
6.
Can I get back the smile I had when I was younger
even though my teeth have worn down over the
years?
In many instances, the answer is yes. When considering
this type of treatment it is important to consider
the whole mouth as a functional and esthetic
unit. See our feature case in the makeover
gallery to
view a treatment for a worn mouth.
