At the dentist, Tequesta patients often say that they’ve come to us in an attempt to address specific problems with the way their teeth look; in particular with otherwise perfectly healthy and functional teeth, many patients don’t like the appearance of their smile because their teeth are stained, uneven, or misshapen in some way that detracts from the look of their face. 

One of the simplest, fastest and most economical ways to address these problems is with the dental veneer process. When they choose veneers, Jupiter patients are picking a cosmetic dentistry procedure that is time-tested and safe, as well as highly effective. Veneers are merely thin pieces of porcelain or composite resin that are attached directly to the front of the “offending” tooth, completely covering it and looking every bit as natural as your other teeth. Modern veneers are not only easy to put in place, they’re also incredibly durable — they’re resistant to scratches, difficult to chip, and will not stain the way natural tooth enamel will.

Veneers can be used to cover up just about any problem, and can be color matched to completely blend in with your surrounding teeth. What’s more they’re easy to maintain, requiring no more of a dental hygiene routine than natural teeth. Regular flossing and brushing, combined with a visit to your dentist for check-ups and cleanings, is enough to maintain your veneers; with a little care, your new smile can last a lifetime and look as great as the day you left the dentist’s office!

For more information about dentistry topics or to set up a visit with the professionals in dental veneers Tequesta patients recommend to their friends more often than any other dentistry office, please call us today!

If you’ve been considering visiting the dentist to look into ways to effectively replace broken or missing teeth, or if you’ve already got dentures or a bridge and are interested in more durable solution that doesn’t slide around, the dental implant procedure from a cosmetic dentistry professional might be just what you’re looking for. 

When it comes to dental implants, Jupiter patients at our clinic who have had the procedure report numerous advantages, not least among them the ultimate strength and durability of the implants. While the procedure is one of the longest in duration — requiring not only a surgery to place the implants but a long healing period after — the final product is so stable and so effective it remains one of the most popular solutions to a variety of dental problems.

Once the jawbone effectively bonds to the metal implant rods themselves — a process that occurs over several months after the surgery, known as osseointegration — the implants are truly permanent, and are built to last a lifetime with minimal preventative maintenance. The crowns, dentures or bridges that can be attached to those implants serve to give patients the full natural function of their teeth — every bit as solid as natural teeth ever were, with the added benefit of being constructed from exceptionally durable materials.

Finally, while bone and gums surrounding traditional dentures typically begin to recede and weaken, causing a change in facial appearance and an increasingly poor fit, dental implants Tequesta patients receive leave the jawbone stronger — and less likely to erode over time than with other methods. For more information about procedures in cosmetic dentistry Tequesta patients can truly benefit from, please feel free to contact us today and schedule an appointment.

For teeth that are misaligned, disproportionately sized, cracked, chipped, poorly spaced or even irreparably stained, dental veneers Tequesta dentists use today are modern and personalized solutions that can make a huge difference in the way a person’s smile looks — and ultimately the way the person behind that smile feels.

To start the procedure at the dentist, Jupiter patients are given a thorough examination to ensure the procedure is the right one for their dental needs. Then, a very thin layer of the front of the teeth to be covered is removed; this allows the veneer to be cemented to the tooth without the final product being even a fraction of a millimeter thicker than the original tooth.

Dental veneers themselves are amazingly thin, and much like the natural enamel on healthy teeth are slightly translucent, making them very natural looking. Made either of porcelain or a durable composite resin (which itself can be color-matched to surrounding teeth), dental veneers offer results which are truly remarkable, especially considering how little time is required to complete the process.

Best of all, porcelain veneers can last a lifetime, and can be maintained with virtually the same dental health regimen dentists recommend for natural teeth — a regular schedule of brushing and flossing at least twice a day, combined with routine visits to the dentist’s office for cleanings and examinations.

Importantly, dental veneers are not affected by typical tooth whitening procedures, so if you intend to whiten teeth that are not covered by veneers, that should be done first so the veneers themselves can be better color-matched. If you would like to learn more about the advantages of dental veneers or would like to meet the dentist Tequesta residents refer most to their friends and family, call us today!

If you’re a candidate for getting traditional dentures (or if you’ve been living with them for some time and are considering other options) it’s worth knowing that when it comes to advances in cosmetic dentistry Tequesta patients are fortunate — dental implants have become a mature, safe and effective oral surgery procedure that nearly everyone can benefit from.

With dentures that are supported by dental implants Jupiter patients see several advantages over traditional dentures. First, of course, implant supported dentures are more solidly attached to the jawbone than regular dentures, taking full advantage of the exceptionally strong bond that is formed between the implants and the bone itself. The strength of that bond is comparable to that holding your original teeth in place — and the process is permanent, meaning the posts will not move.

Traditional dentures rest on the gums themselves, and despite considerable advances in adhesive materials are still prone to slipping, which can cause embarrassment and irritation. What’s more, over the long term regular dentures actually contribute to jawbone deterioration, which changes the structure and look of a patient’s face — and making the dentures fit even less well.

After a post-surgical healing process that lasts several months, your new implants are ready for the implant-supported dentures to be mounted upon them; they’ll never slip, make noise, or fall out unless you or your dental professional removes them intentionally for cleaning. They are exceptionally durable, and easy to care for — they are very resistant to decay, and a minimal maintenance schedule will keep them in top shape for years.

For more information or to schedule a consultation with the experts in dental implants Tequesta trusts more than any other, call us today! We look forward to hearing from you!