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| Southern Dental offers a wide variety of treatment options for people seeking to enhance their smile. Options range from teeth whitening to porcelain veneers, implants and more. Teeth Whitening Heredity and external factors like coffee, tea, soda and wine can lead to teeth discoloration. Returning your smile to its naturally white best is one of the fastest ways to improve your overall appearance. Southern Dental offers a variety of teeth whitening solutions, ranging from affordable home whitening kits (used for several days) to one-visit professional bleachings (available in most of our offices). |
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| The in-office systems use hydrogen peroxide gels coupled with a high intensity light to whiten teeth. (Note: Before whitening procedures commence, patients must receive medical clearance) Dentures and Partials If you’ve lost some or all of your natural teeth, dentures and partials can be used to replace them. Not only will these removable appliances improve your appearance and self-confidence, but your eating and speaking ability as well. It’s critical that dentures or partials be properly fitted and maintained with regular visits to your dentist. Veneers Gaps in your teeth or teeth that are stained, badly shaped or crooked affect your smile ~ and the way people perceive you. A veneer placed on top of your teeth can improve a wide variety of cosmetic dental problems, helping you maintain a beautiful, more natural-looking smile while making a positive impression on everyone you meet. Veneers are thin, custom-made porcelain wafers designed to cover the front side of your teeth. Working from a model provided by your dentist, dental technicians craft veneers in our lab to ensure the fastest turn-around times possible. Inlays and Onlays Porcelain inlays and onlays are custom-fitted, glass-like restorations that closely resemble natural teeth in strength and color. Gold inlays and onlays are durable restorations that are known for their high polish and rich, attractive appearance. Crowns Sometimes it’s not possible to improve the appearance or chewing function of an existing tooth without completely covering the tooth. In those cases, we can use a crown (also known as a cap) to cover an existing tooth. Crowns can be used to attach a bridge or protect a weak tooth from breaking. Implants Crowns, conventional bridges or dentures are not your only options when replacing missing teeth. For some people, dental implants offer a smile that looks and feels very natural. Surgically placed below the gums, implants offer stability because they fuse to your jawbone. Integration of the implants into your jaw also helps your replacement teeth feel more natural. Some people also find the secure fit more comfortable than conventional substitutes. Bonding Bonding involves applying tooth-colored plastic or porcelain material to an existing tooth to fill gaps between teeth, restore chipped or cracked teeth, or even change the shape of a tooth for a more pleasing appearance. Bonding can also be used to whiten discolored teeth or replace old silver fillings. Tooth Shaping Tooth shaping involves removing a small amount of a tooth’s enamel. Tooth shaping can re-contour teeth, and help create a pleasing smile that gently follows the contour of the lower lip. The procedure is usually of short duration and comfortable, often completed in less than 30 minutes. |
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