Veneers
Veneers are very thin pieces of durable, tooth shaped porcelain that are custom made for shape and color by a professional laboratory. They are bonded onto the front of the teeth to create a beautiful and attractive smile. Veneers can completely reshape your teeth and smile.
As with most dental restorations, veneers are not permanent and will someday have to be replaced. They are very durable and will last many years, giving you a beautiful long lasting smile.
Reasons for veneers
- Cosmetically, to create a uniform, white smile
- Crooked teeth
- Misshapen teeth
- Severely discolored or stained teeth
- Teeth that are too small or large
- Unwanted or uneven spaces
- Worn or chipped teeth
Getting veneers usually requires two visits to complete the process. The teeth are prepared by lightly buffing and shaping the surface to allow for the thickness of the veneer. A mold or impressions of the teeth are taken and a shade will then be chosen by your dentist.
On the second visit your teeth will be cleansed with special liquids to achieve a durable bond. Bonding cement is then placed between the tooth and veneer and a special light beam is used to harden and set the bond.
You will be given care instructions and encouraged to have regular dental visits to check your new veneers.
Porcelain Crowns
A crown is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.
Although there are several types of crowns, porcelain (tooth colored crowns) is the most common type that Dr. Miller and Dr. Richter choose to use because of their durability and cosmetic appeal. As with most dental restorations, they eventually will need to be replaced.
Porcelain crowns are made to match the shape, size and color of your teeth giving you a natural, long-lasting beautiful smile.
Reasons for crowns
- Broken or fractured teeth
- Cosmetic enhancement
- Decayed teeth
- Fractured fillings
- Large fillings
- Tooth has a root canal
A crown procedure can be done in ONE visit without ever having to leave your chair.
We first will take impressions or a mold of your tooth that will be used to create your custom crown. While the tooth is numb your dentist will prepare the tooth by removing any decay and shaping the surface to properly fit the crown.
Using our state if the art CEREC machine in our on site laboratory your crown is shaped, cut and colored in a matter of minutes. Once color and shape have been matched perfectly your dentist will clean the tooth and cement on your custom made crown.
You will be given care instructions and encouraged to have regular dental visits to check your new crown.
Zoom teeth whitening
The zoom system is a revolutionary teeth whitening system. It is safe, fast, effective and eliminates wearing trays or using strips for days on end.
For best results we suggest that your teeth are cleaned by one our professional hygienist prior to your appointment. It begins with a short preparation to isolate your lips and gums. Our clinical staff applies a whitening gel, which is activated by a specially designed light. Teeth typically become 6 to 10 shades whiter. A 5 minute fluoride treatment completes the procedure where your teeth become dramatically whiter.
Zoom whitening is ideal for anyone looking for immediate results. The convenience, in comparison to the days of wearing trays for gradual whitening makes it a perfect choice for the busy individual.
