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One of the first things people notice is your smile!

If chipped, stained, or crooked teeth are "hiding" the real you, it's time for a smile make over.

A beautiful smile can brighten your life every day, professionally and socially. And unlike plastic surgery, cosmetic dentistry isn't a major operation. Imagine coming in for a single appointment or two and emerging with the smile you've always wanted...no pain, no strain, no time taken away from your busy life.  The results are immediate and dramatic.

Come in for a consultation.  There are many ways we can give you a youthful, attractive, natural looking smile!

Cosmetic Dentistry

This can be anything done to correct imperfections in the appearance of the mouth. Anyone who is unhappy with their smile can have it fixed. The upper teeth show, usually, only when smiling, while the lower teeth remain hidden. This is reversed when talking, with the upper teeth remaining hidden while the lower teeth show. The color, alignment, spacing as well as regularity of the teeth are the characteristics that give the overall appearance. Any of these can be repaired to give a stunning look to the mouth.

Our office offers  a wide of cosmetic options. Some of these options are whitening, smile design, recontouring of the shape of the teeth, veneers, bonding, and all ceramic/porcelain crowns.

Tooth Whitening

We can treat discolored, stained or aging teeth with our state-of-the-art whitening process.  The treatment can be completed in just over an hour in our office, or you can choose at-home treatments.  A dazzling smile isn't just for celebrities any more.  It's for you, because you're worth it. 

Wherever you look, teeth are white, white, white.  Now you can brighten your smile with our powerful whitening treatments that lightens discolorations caused by coffee, cigarettes, medication, or aging. You'll notice the difference immediately...and so will everyone else.

The BriteSmile Experience:
First, the dentist will qualify you for the procedure after examining your teeth.  The the whitening gel will  be applied to your teeth and the BriteSmile professional teeth whitening device will be positioned over your teeth to activate the gel.  In about an hour your teeth will be at their ultimate, natural whiteness.  Safe, quick and effective.

Dental Veneers

Think of this treatment as a manicure for your smile. Veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are custom fit over your natural teeth. We can change the shape, color and length of your teeth in only two visits.  It looks so good you'll wonder why you waited so long. 

Today we have exciting new biomaterials that can give your smile a lift without  invasive treatments.

Ultra-thin porcelain veneers can correct  chipped, weakened, or discolored teeth. No more yellow. No more gaps or embarrassing chips. And veneers can return real structural integrity to damaged teeth, while leaving them looking as good (or possibly better) than the originals.

Veneers are custom made to fit over your natural teeth, with a finish more translucent to blend in with surrounding teeth.  So people won't notice your tooth, they'll simply see your beautiful, natural smile.

These are not your mother's dentures.  New materials can be custom blended to your skin, hair and eye color to look as if you were born with perfect teeth.  Dentures can also be replaced or relined to correct problems with aging jaws so you can chew without discomfort again. 

With so many advances in modern dentistry, fewer people need to wear full dentures. If you have older dentures or think you may need dentures, you're in luck.  Denture technology has never been better.

As people age, dentures can cause wearers to look older than they really are and can cause pain when chewing.  We can replace worn out dentures with custom made, state-of-the-art dentures that blend with your skin, hair and even eye color.  Your dentures will look as natural as possible, even down to the fillings.

Before going to the plastic surgeon, get a "face lift" with comfortable, attractive dentures.

Porcelain Dental Crowns

When the size of a "filling" exceeds a certain proportion of the tooth, it must be replaced with a "cap," also called a "crown." Porcelain crowns look very natural and don't have a dark metal line.

Porcelain crowns can make even the ugliest teeth look like a movie star smile and reflect light with a natural healthy glow.

Dental Implants

Implants are bridges that are permanently anchored into the jaw.  Because there is always a perfect fit, implants are almost the same as having your natural teeth back again.  To qualify for implants, you'll need healthy oral tissues and jawbone ridges that are in good shape.  If you're suffering from tooth loss, let's discuss whether implants are an option for you. 

If you are missing one or more teeth, you'll want replacements that are as natural as possible.  If dentures don't work for you, you may consider dental implants.  Unlike dentures, which can be removed, implants are permanently anchored into the jaw itself.

You are a good candidate for implants if you have jawbone ridges that are in good shape and healthy oral tissues.  When the implant device is inserted into the jaw, a chemical  and mechanical bond is formed. The jawbone actually grows into the implant.

With implants, you get a perfect fit, and they will look and feel as good as (or better than!) your original teeth.

The above photo also includes the use of a good example of permanently implanting  a synthetic tooth to fill a gap  Additionally, as you can see, tooth-colored fillings an substantially improve the beauty of your teeth.

Dental Bonding

Bonding is similar to sculpting individual teeth with a special tooth-like material that looks, acts and feels like the real thing.

Bonding is an affordable, quick and painless way to repair many cosmetic flaws or injuries. Bonding can quickly fill in ugly gaps between teeth.

Tooth-Colored Dental Fillings

Replace old crowns and bridges with metal-free restorations. There's a huge difference between metal fillings and our new porcelain restorations that reflect the translucence of natural teeth. Your new metal-free crowns, inlays and bridges won't show wear or cause opposing teeth to erode, and fitting the crown or bridge is a breeze. 

As you can see, tooth-colored fillings an substantially improve the beauty of your teeth.  The above photo also includes the use of a good example of permanently implanting  a synthetic tooth to fill a gap.

Orthodontic Braces for Children and Adults

When you think of braces, you may think first of children.  And it's a fact that many children between the ages of five and ten need braces to correct problems like wide spaces between teeth, badly aligned teeth, overlaps, and clicking jaws.  At this age, improvements can be made that are impossible later on.

Now adults are also enjoying new self-esteem and improved dental health that orthodontics offers.  It's becoming more common (even trendy) to see adults wearing braces, or choose the nearly invisible way to straighten your teeth with Invisalign®.  An attractive smile is an asset in all peer groups, in the business and social world.

It's never too late to enjoy the benefits of orthodontics.  Call us, and we'll set up an orthodontic evaluation for you and your family.

Periodontal Gum Disease Treatment

If you have swollen, bleeding gums, you may have periodontal disease. And the sooner we eliminate this menace in your mouth, the better.  Left untreated, perio can cause serious loss of teeth and bone, and it has recently been linked to heart disease and stroke as well as premature and low weight babies.

Fortunately, we can stop this infection quickly and easily with Therapy System. It gently removes the bacteria and calculus (tartar) causing the infection and can restore the gum tissue to a healthier state.

Treating perio is one of the most important things you can do for yourself [nd your family.  We take it seriously, and so should you.