Your perceived age can be affected by many factors. While people often fret over the development of wrinkles, or the appearance of gray hairs, the condition of your smile is also something that can change how old you look. Fortunately, with the right cosmetic dental procedure, you can resolve problems with your teeth that cause people to see you as older than you really are. At our Santa Monica, CA dentist’s office, we are prepared to help you make corrections that give you a more youthful smile. This can be as straightforward as addressing teeth stains that have accumulated over the years, or improvements can be made by restoring teeth that appear worn or misshapen. (more…)

If you want to do something about your dull, discolored teeth, it seems reasonable for you to want more than a short-term solution. Our Santa Monica, CA dental practice can take care of your smile through a one-visit teeth whitening treatment, which can end with you showing off a smile that is several shades brighter. By taking care of particles that have left your teeth discolored, and improving the color of your tooth structure, you can see a degree of difference in the way you look that can truly last. With that said, your behaviors after your whitening procedure can have an impact on the long-term value of your procedure. By making the right choices, you can enjoy long-term value from teeth whitening! (more…)

When people feel uncomfortable because their teeth are discolored, they often assume that a teeth whitening treatment can help. Many people do benefit from teeth whitening procedures. In fact, our office can help you show off notable improvements by clearing away stains in a single office visit. With that said, not everyone with discolored teeth has stains to worry about. Our Santa Monica, CA dental practice may recommend a different approach if your teeth are affected by enamel erosion, if you want to cover up issues with fluorosis, or if you have blemishes that formed after taking certain medications. Porcelain veneers can be effective at covering these forms of internal discoloration, just as they can help people who feel self-conscious about damaged or misshapen teeth.
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As the years pass, your teeth can begin showing signs of wear and tear that may have a noticeable effect on their appearance. While this can be common, it can be more severe if you have a history of teeth grinding, or if you often chew on hard surfaces like ice cubes. While some degree of wear and tear can be difficult to avoid, it can be addressed with cosmetic dental work. At our Santa Monica, CA dental office, you can see impressive smile improvements when you receive porcelain veneers. Veneers are effective at correcting problems with wear and tear, concerns about dental discoloration, and even issues with tooth size or alignment. (more…)

One person’s concerns about their smile may be wildly different from the concerns you currently have about your appearance. With that in mind, it can be easy to understand why a general approach to cosmetic dental work would have limited appeal to patients! At our Santa Monica, CA dental practice, we want to understand your goals for smile improvement, and we want to help you by making those improvements as attainable as possible. After discussing what you would like to change through cosmetic treatment, we can recommend the appropriate treatment that best fits you, while also helping you complete treatment in the shortest time possible! (more…)

Your goal every time you brush and floss your teeth should be to keep yourself safe against threats like tooth decay and gum disease. Oral bacteria pose a persistent threat, and a consistent routine can give you meaningful support in your aim to avoid restorative dental work. With that said, you can also expect to see your teeth remain attractive as you continue to fight the buildup of food debris and bacteria. Unfortunately, people sometimes struggle to maintain their appearance over time because stains build up on their enamel, even when they are effectively preventing cavities. At our Santa Monica, CA dental practice, we can greatly improve the color of your teeth with a same-day whitening procedure, and effectively remove those stains that your daily oral care practices are leaving behind. (more…)