Cosmetic Dentistry

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are bonded onto individual teeth, in order to change the shape or color of the teeth. They are considered more conservative than porcelain crowns, because they require very minimal tooth reduction prior to placement. For many patients, this is the ideal method of improving the appearance of their front teeth.

Teeth bleaching has become very popular lately with men and women of all ages. Teeth can be lightened through bleaching in several different ways.

The most common form of bleaching involves the use of a precision-fitted tray and a concentrated bleaching gel. The bleaching gel is placed into the tray and the tray is then seated over the teeth. The tray and bleaching material usually remain on the teeth for several hours per day. Some patients prefer to wear their bleaching appliances during the daytime, when they are awake; and others prefer to wear them at bedtime. In either case the result is a brighter, whiter smile.

Enamoplasty: Modern porcelain veneers, crowns, or tooth colored fillings provide dentists an excellent means by which to change the appearance of unsightly teeth, but these treatments aren’t always necessary. Sometimes, teeth can be restored to their original, natural beauty though careful tooth reshaping. The photos below show teeth with no cosmetic restorations whatsoever. Instead, these teeth were re-contoured though precise enamel reshaping. This is essentially a selective sanding and polishing process that is painless, quick and relatively inexpensive.

Case completed by Dr. Milazzo

If you’re a good candidate for clear aligners, your doctor will take photos and x-rays, use a scanner or impressions to capture the shape of your teeth, and submit your prescription to ClearCorrect. We’ll make a series of aligners customized to apply pressure to the teeth that you want to move. Your doctor will check your progress periodically and give you new sets of aligners. You’ll wear the aligners for at least 22 hours per day, progressing through each step until your treatment is done.