Monday, February 8th, 2010
The modern dentist isn’t just focused upon oral health, they also help their patients rebuild their self-esteem by creating a smile that they’re proud to show off. In some cases, treatment options go beyond basic dental health care and rely upon cosmetic practices. Some patients may require them following accidents or other situations that affect their teeth, while others just want to improve their look. Regardless of the reasons, cosmetic dentistry is growing in popularity and these are some of the most common cosmetic dental practices.
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- Dental Implants – ToothSavers specializes in dental implants. Typically, these are applied for reasons beyond aesthetics as they are used following tooth loss or removal due to decay. They’re a more permanent and natural looking options than dentures, so they can really boost the self-esteem of patients
- Dental whitening – white teeth is becoming of increasing importance to individuals. Since many don’t want to abstain from coffee or wine; two popular drinks that can cause discoloration they’re turning to whitening products instead. Over-the-counter options are available at retail stores but dental clinics can provide longer-lasting effects
- Veneers – many celebrities are using veneers to change the look of their teeth. Essentially, they are a permanent overlay over existing teeth and can cover up discoloration or damage.
- Gum surgery – gums can recede due to gum disease, aging and other issues. Grafting can rebuild the gums
- Tooth contouring – for those that just aren’t satisfied with the shape of their teeth, would rather a smoother look, or have teeth that aren’t quite straight; contouring of the teeth can help improve the aesthetics.
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
Last week, we outlined the three major myths about dental implants which are the latest dental innovation, and one of ToothSavers’ specialties. Since many are still reluctant to believe that dental implants do have a look and feel that blend right in with real teeth, we thought we’d treat you to a great testimonial from one of ToothSavers’ pleased dental implant clients!
“I’m very pleased with my top front eight. They feel comfortable, look completely natural and are gleamingly magnificent. The people at ToothSavers who worked with me; dentists, technicians and receptionists were very pleasant, knew what they were doing and I really felt they were committed to me being pleased with the result. And so I am, thank you for making it possible”
-Kenneth Cristian, NY
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