Our Santa Monica, CA dentist’s office offers several procedures to patients who want to make positive changes to their smile. For those who are bothered by malocclusion – issues with the way teeth are positioned – we can use clear aligners like Invisalign or ClearCorrect to make positive changes. These appliances let us discreetly straighten teeth, as they are hard to notice when in place. To make sure your aligners fit properly, and to determine how we can efficiently change the way your teeth are spaced and aligned, we will perform a digital scan of your oral structures. (more…)
Take Time To Discover The Benefits Of Whitening Treatment
Because there are so many products that promise to whiten teeth on the shelves of a typical grocery store or pharmacy, people sometimes assume they have no need to address stains at the dentist’s office. What you can find is that using a store bought whitening product can make some difference, but you can fail to see the improvements you really hoped to show off. If you want to see truly exciting results from a whitening procedure, talk to your Santa Monica, CA dentist about a professional teeth whitening treatment. After a single appointment, you can marvel as you look in the mirror and see a smile that is up to ten shades brighter! To help you sustain those improvements, we can provide a custom whitening kit that lets you perform touch-ups that address new stains. (more…)
Questions To Ask If You Are Interested In Porcelain Veneers
If you want to do something about certain flaws that affect your smile, you should look into the benefits of treatment with porcelain veneers. Through the placement of veneers on teeth that are discolored, misshapen, poorly aligned, or damaged, it is possible to make exciting changes to the way a person looks. Our Santa Monica, CA dentist’s office is ready to help you if you want to know more about how treatment could help you. We provide treatment with traditional porcelain veneers as well as a slimmer alternative, Lumineers, that require less preparatory work. (more…)
Cosmetic Treatment Can Address Damage From Teeth Grinding
The impact of habitual teeth grinding on your smile can be significant. The longer it takes for you to bring a stop to this problem, the more severe your dental wear and tear can become. Even if the damage does not affect your oral health, it can make you self-conscious because it makes your teeth look older and less healthy. At our Santa Monica, CA dentist’s office, we can use custom dental veneers to restore teeth harmed by excess wear and tear. Because we offer slimmer Lumineers in addition to traditional veneers, we can provide a treatment that restores your appearance while making minimal changes to your enamel. (more…)
Using Clear Aligners To Make A Crooked Smile Symmetrical
When it comes to gauging the quality of someone’s smile, several features can capture our attention. You may focus on the color of their enamel, or the presence of absence of chips, cracks, or other signs of wear and tear. One important attribute is symmetry – generally speaking, people prefer smiles that are even. Teeth that are out of alignment can upset the symmetry of your smile, leading to a lack of confidence in the way you look. Fortunately, these problems can be dealt with through discreet orthodontic appliances like Invisalign and ClearCorrect! At our Santa Monica, CA dentist’s office, we can make plans to improve the way you look by straightening teeth that are out of place! (more…)
Discussing Your Treatment Options For A Damaged Tooth
How serious is a problem with a damaged tooth? Some injuries will be so serious that you can experience pain and limited bite support until you have treatment, while others can cause cosmetic issues rather than problems with your oral health. With that said, even a minor injury can feel like a big problem if it impacts your smile and confidence! At our Santa Monica, CA dentist’s office, we are prepared to help patients when they need to do something about a tooth that is cracked, chipped, or broken in some other way. If necessary, we can restore the tooth with a dental crown to protect it, or we can use a more conservative cosmetic dental procedure to improve the way you look! (more…)
Making Sure Your Teeth Stay White After Cosmetic Treatment
When you begin to look into teeth whitening treatment, you can have a clear picture in your mind of how you want your smile to look. While store bought whitening products can have limited benefits, a whitening treatment provided by your dentist can help you see significant changes in the color of your enamel. Of course, once you have these changes, what will you have to do to preserve them? It may be necessary to change your diet, as this adjustment can limit your exposure to products that cause discoloration. To further help you, our Santa Monica, CA dentist’s office can provide you with a take-home whitening kit and gels that you can use to “touch up” your smile after you undergo your original teeth whitening procedure! (more…)