Your concern over your lost tooth should not be limited to your worry over the space left behind in your smile. After all, a missing tooth also deprives you of your tooth root, which helps keep neighboring teeth stable, and provides stimulation in your jawbone. A prosthetic tooth can help with some problems created by tooth loss, but to address these concerns as well as the concerns from your loss of your tooth root, a dental implant is needed. Your Santa Monica, CA dentist can talk with you about providing a dental implant to hold your lifelike restoration securely in position. (more…)
Lumineers Make Smile Improvements Easier Than You Expect
Modern cosmetic dental procedures can make remarkable changes to the way you look. In some cases, those improvements can require less work than you may expect, particularly when it comes to changing your tooth structure. Your Santa Monica, CA dentist can talk to you about hiding smile flaws through the placement of Lumineers. Lumineers are a slimmer alternative to traditional veneers. They can require less alteration of your tooth structure, or even no alteration, to be placed. Once in position they can hide problems like discoloration, dental damage, and more, leading to a great smile transformation. (more…)
Treating Your Cavity Without Disrupting Your Smile
Will the formation of a cavity mark the end of your smile as you know it? Tooth decay can cause serious problems, particularly if you delay seeking the appropriate restorative dental treatment. You can be relieved to know that when you do have your tooth problem addressed, your Santa Monica, CA dentist can offer support with a lifelike restoration that preserves your appearance. Modern fillings and crowns can imitate your enamel, so your tooth seems unchanged once a cavity is removed. While these modern materials can be praised for their appearance, they also offer the support you need to continue placing biting and chewing pressure on your tooth. (more…)
Your Periodontal Health Can Have An Effect On Your Smile
Maintaining a healthy smile will help you maintain one that is attractive. Of course, you should remember that your smile is about more than just your teeth – you also need to pay attention to your gums. If you develop a periodontal infection, these tissues can appear red, and swollen. Bleeding, gum line recession, and bad breath can also create problems for you. Your Santa Monica, CA dentist is ready to help you fight periodontal troubles when they form. It is important to take treatment seriously – if nothing is done in time, the condition can progress and put you at risk for problems like tooth loss. (more…)
Yes, We Can Make Your Smile Brighter After One Appointment
Imagine how you would feel if you woke up tomorrow with a brighter, whiter smile. How excited would you be to show off your improvements to your friends and coworkers? How eager would you be to show off your smile in general? While it might seem far-fetched to believe drastic changes are possible in a short time, your Santa Monica, CA dentist can actually make your teeth noticeably brighter in just one appointment! A Zoom! whitening procedure allows for impressive improvements in the span of a single procedure. The whitening treatment your dentist relies on can have a more potent effect than you receive from a store bought whitening product, as it can address stains that are difficult for those over the counter products to reach. (more…)
Carefully Restoring Your Smile By Fixing A Chipped Tooth
A chipped tooth, even if the damage is relatively minor, can be a serious problem for your smile. Your desire to fix the problem may be met by concerns that the dental work you receive could look unnatural, or fail to offer proper support. What you should know is that your Santa Monica, CA dentist can offer you cosmetic dental work with remarkable benefits. Veneers and Lumineers are crafted to serve as expert imitations, meaning they can offer incredibly lifelike improvements. You can also count on them to withstand biting and chewing pressures for many years, meaning your results will last. If the damage to your chipped tooth is more serious, then a dental crown can be used to provide support, in addition to cosmetic improvement. (more…)
Plan To Show Off A Better, Healthier Smile For 2019
We are just a few weeks away from a brand new year, which means this is a perfect time to think about what you want to change in 2019. If one of your answers is “your smile,” you may be excited to learn about the many benefits that come with cosmetic dental care through your Santa Monica, CA dentist! You can enjoy treatments that involve carefully covering flawed teeth with porcelain veneers, or slimmer Lumineers. These restorations hide many different issues, including damage, misshapen teeth, and teeth that appear dull. You also have the option of making your smile brighter with a cosmetic whitening treatment. If your concerns are with dental alignment, this can be an ideal time to start your adjustment with clear braces. (more…)
