Designing Smiles Dentistry

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  Mini Implant Stabilized Dentures

  Mini implant-supported dentures offer added stability in cases where dentures are needed. As the name implies, this type of denture attaches to a select number of strategically placed implants in the upper or lower jaw. What are mini implants? Mini implants are small surgical posts that provide precise points of attachment for an overlying denture while adding a significant measure of stability and retention. Smaller than full-size dental implants, mini implants are well suited for denture cases and involve a less-invasive procedure. They represent an excellent choice for patients who have lost significant bone tissue and individuals not candidates for bone grafting procedures. Enjoy the benefits of mini implant-supported dentures. Most of all, mini implant-supported dentures provide the security of a complete and beautiful smile without the worry of denture slippage or unwanted movement. Compared to traditional full dentures that rely upon the retention provided by saliva or dental adhesives for stability, mini implant-supported dentures offer total security— making it much easier to speak, smile, and chew with confidence!

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  Mini Dental Implants

  One of the dental solutions available for the treatment of multiple lost or missing is a removable denture. While a removable denture is an effective prosthetic appliance for restoring one’s smile, there can be issues with stability that affects the comfort and function of the denture. However, there is a way to effectively address these problems with the placement of mini dental implants. Mini dental implants are narrower in diameter than traditional dental implants. This makes them an excellent option for providing added denture stability in cases where a grafting procedure to create enough bone volume for the placement of full size implants would otherwise be needed. Furthermore, mini implants can be placed in a less invasive manner, making them an easier procedure to tolerate for people with certain medical conditions. An implant-supported denture is fitted with special housings that allow the denture to essentially snap on to the head of the mini implant to provide the needed denture stabilization.

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  Mini Dental Implant Crowns

  Every smile is different. When replacing missing teeth with dental implants and restoring them with natural-looking, and cosmetically pleasing crowns, our office considers the dental anatomy, bite forces, and aesthetic factors to develop the right treatment plan. Small-diameter mini dental implants represent an excellent solution for replacing missing teeth when the space between teeth is insufficient for traditional, full-size dental implants. This situation may be the case when looking to replace a lower front tooth, the upper lateral incisors, areas where the adjacent teeth have migrated into a space formerly occupied by a missing tooth, and the like. Like traditional implants, we can restore mini-implants with a natural-looking and cosmetically pleasing crown. Our office uses the highest quality dental ceramics to fabricate mini-implant crowns and give you a smile you’re confident sharing.

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  Fix on Six Bridges

  Fix on Six® offers patients who are missing all of their upper or lower teeth, a stronger, more stable, and appealing alternative to traditional full dentures. With the strategic placement of 6-8 mini dental implants in the upper arch or 4-6 mini dental implants in the lower jaw, a full-arch zirconia restoration is fabricated. While providing patients with the look, feel and security of a fixed bridge, the entire restoration can be detached and reinserted by the dentist at periodic recall cleaning visits to maintain the health of the surrounding tissues. With Fix on Six, it's easy to speak, smile, and chew with confidence!

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  Semi-Removable Roundhouse Zirconia Bridge

  By fabricating a roundhouse zirconia bridge that is supported by ten to twelve strategically placed dental implants, we can rebuild the appearance and function of your smile to achieve results that look good, feel natural, and will last for years to come. Zirconia is a type of advanced dental ceramic, which offers superior strength and durability as compared to other types of restorative materials. A roundhouse zirconia bridge can sustain intense biting pressure, as well as teeth grinding, while resisting chipping and staining. With roundhouse zirconia bridges, the appearance of a thin metal line frequently seen with traditional porcelain fused to metal bridgework is eliminated. A roundhouse zirconia bridge looks completely natural as it blends seamlessly with your smile to enhance your overall appearance. In addition to all the properties as mentioned above, Zirconia is biocompatible and offers an excellent option in care for all patients, including those who are allergic or hypersensitive to the various metals used in other restorations.

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  Emergency Dentistry

  Are You Looking For An Emergency Dentist? Whether you or any member of your family are suffering from a chipped tooth, toothache, wisdom teeth issues, or other problems affecting your oral health, you can be sure to get the prompt attention and skilled care you need at Designing Smiles Dentistry. While emergency dental care is a service we hope you'll never need, Designing Smiles Dentistry can help! As anyone who has ever had a toothache or sustained a dental injury can attest, the experience is both painful and upsetting. Although getting some measure of relief is a paramount concern, timely care is critical to prevent further consequences to your oral health and overall well-being. At Designing Smiles Dentistry, our experienced, compassionate dental team provides a broad range of services to address dental emergencies. We can assure you that your smile is in the best of hands with us. Patient care and comfort are our top priorities. Our practice maintains a position at the forefront of advances in diagnostic and treatment technology to provide precise, gentle, and safe care. We treat many types of dental emergencies and urgent oral health problems, including: Toothaches Chipped or fractured teeth Abscesses Loose or broken fillings Dislodged or lost dental crowns Broken, ill-fitting, or lost dentures Problematic wisdom teeth Acute Periodontal Problems Loose or broken down teeth Swollen, bleeding gums Bacterial, viral, or fungal Infections affecting the tongue, cheeks, gums, lips, or other soft tissues of the mouth Oral pain or swelling of unknown origin Suspicious bumps, spots, and lesions Let Designing Smiles Dentistry Help Alleviate Your Discomfort and Restore Your Oral Health Our goal is to get you back on the road to oral health as quickly as possible. As a trusted emergency dentist, you can count on our office for prompt, skilled, and reliable care. Treatment for dental problems such as a toothache or a fractured tooth can vary. It all depends on the extent of the damage caused by the decay or trauma. Care may involve the placement of a new dental filling, dental bonding, or a larger restoration such as a crown to rebuild the tooth's form and function. If the damage has reached the tooth's nerve and vital inner tissues, you may need root canal treatment to save your natural tooth. Root canal treatment is a highly effective procedure with a greater than 95% success rate. Although we provide leading-edge care and do all we can to help save your tooth, in some situations a dental extraction is required. While losing a tooth can feel a little overwhelming, there's no reason for despair. With advances in dentistry, there are several options available for the replacement of missing teeth, including dental implants, conventional fixed bridges, and partial or complete dentures. Today, dental implants represent the most advanced method for replacing a lost tooth and reestablishing a complete and beautiful smile.

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  Extractions

  What You Need To Know About Having A Tooth Extracted At the office of Designing Smiles Dentistry, our patients' care and well-being are our top priorities. Every member of our skilled and experienced team strives to ensure patient comfort and a stress-free dental experience. Our dedication to the consistent provision of compassionate and personalized attention along with gentle, precise care has earned our office the respect and trust of our patients. While we do everything we can to preserve the integrity of your natural smile, it's sometimes necessary to extract a tooth to protect your oral health and overall well-being. Some of the most common reasons our office may recommend having a tooth extracted include the following ones: A "baby" or deciduous tooth that is over retained (reluctant to fall out), severely decayed, or damaged In most cases, a baby tooth will fall out as scheduled as the underlying permanent one begins to erupt into place. However, occasionally a baby tooth continues to remain firmly attached to the bone. Either the roots of the baby tooth have failed to resorb and shrink as intended, or the baby tooth has become anklylosed and fused to the supporting bone. The problem is that over-retained baby teeth can disrupt the development and alignment of your child's smile. As we monitor your child's smile as they grow, we'll advise you if and when an extraction of a baby tooth is required to facilitate the eruption of its underlying permanent successor. A permanent tooth that has extensive decay and is deemed non-restorable Beginning as a simple pinpoint defect on the outermost enamel layer of your tooth, untreated dental decay will continue to compromise healthy tooth structure as it works its way to the inner layers of the tooth. Without proper care, a cavity can lead to significant damage to tooth structure, irreversible damage to the nerve of the tooth, a dental infection, and serious consequences to your oral health and overall well-being. When the tooth has sustained far too much structural damage and cannot be restored, a dental extraction may be required. A permanent tooth that has been severely fractured or cracked and can not be restored There are many different types of chips, cracks, and fractures that can affect your teeth. The extent of the damage that it causes will determine if there is enough intact tooth structure to save the tooth and the type of treatment required. In cases where too much tooth structure or the root of a tooth has also been compromised, an extraction may be necessary. Advanced gum disease that has significantly compromised the tooth's supporting tissues The most common cause of tooth loss in adults is gum disease. When left untreated, periodontal disease, which affects the hard and soft tissues supporting your teeth, can lead to gingival pocket formation, gum recession, and diminishing alveolar bone. As advanced and untreated gum disease progresses, the teeth ultimately loosen, fall out, or require extractions. Poorly positioned, impacted, or decayed wisdom teeth Wisdom teeth, which are also known as the third molars, are the last permanent teeth to develop in the oral cavity and the final ones to come into place. However, as is often the case, many wisdom teeth do not have sufficient room to erupt, are not developing correctly, develop extensive decay, or cause issues for the adjacent teeth and the surrounding tissues. Although the extraction of wisdom teeth sometimes gets recommended for an older patient, the early removal of troublesome or potentially problematic third molars in young adults is more often the case. Overcrowded Teeth A tooth size to jaw size discrepancy often results in a crowded and misaligned smile. More simply put, the upper and lower jaws are not large enough to accommodate all the permanent teeth. As part of an orthodontic treatment plan to optimally align teeth and establish an attractive, healthy, and functional bite, the extraction of select permanent teeth may be required.

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  Night Guards

  Chronic jaw clenching and grinding one’s teeth is called bruxism. While it can happen any time of day, it often occurs at night causing an individual to wake up with any number of symptoms including jaw pain, headaches, and sore teeth that may feel loose. Although, stress and anxiety are the most common causes of bruxism there may be other contributing factors such as a sleep disorder, an abnormal bite, as well as teeth that are missing or poorly aligned. To alleviate the symptoms of bruxism, wearing a night guard while sleeping is frequently recommended. This appliance is designed to fit over the teeth and to keep the jaws slightly apart. Wearing a night guard prevents a number of damaging events, including muscle strain, excessive pressure on the jaw joint (the TMJ), and such dental damage as chipped or cracked teeth resulting from the teeth grinding against each other. In addition to preventing damage to the soft and hard tissues surrounding the orofacial cavity, a custom night guard fabricated at the dental office can help curb a bruxism habit and give the wearer a better night’s sleep.

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  Periodontal Treatment

  Did you know that the most common cause of tooth loss in adults is gum disease? According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every two adults over the age of 30 in the United States has periodontal disease. However, the good news is that periodontal disease is almost entirely preventable. At the office of Designing Smiles Dentistry, we offer a comprehensive range of services to help patients maintain optimal periodontal health and enjoy the benefits of a smile that look, feels, and functions at its best. What is periodontal disease? Periodontal disease, more commonly known as gum disease, is a set of inflammatory diseases that affect the "periodontium", which are the hard and soft tissues surrounding and supporting your teeth. Just like tooth decay, gum disease is attributed to the harmful bacteria in dental plaque and tartar that accumulate around the teeth and under the gums. Since the progression of periodontal disease is often painless, you may not even be aware of an ongoing disease process. For this very reason, it’s essential to practice good oral hygiene and schedule visits for regular checkups, professional cleanings, and routine care. Taking care of your smile includes being mindful of the signs and symptoms of gum disease. Some indications that you may have periodontal disease include: Inflamed and red gums Bleeding when brushing or flossing Receding gums and exposed tooth root surfaces Sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures Bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth Teeth that feel loose New spaces developing between the teeth or a change in the bite Change in the fit of existing partial dentures Discharge around the teeth and gums Sharp or dull pain when biting down or chewing food The Importance Of Good Oral Health Taking care of your smile does more than keep your teeth and gums in optimal condition; good oral health also supports systemic health. In addition to being the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, researchers are finding more and more links between periodontal disease and a number of medical problems, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and respiratory problems. At the office of Designing Smiles Dentistry, we emphasize the importance of prevention, early detection, and timely treatment of periodontal disease. We provide patients the guidance, support, and care required to maintain optimal periodontal health.

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  Root Canals

  If you are told that a tooth requires a root canal procedure, there’s no need for alarm. Today, a root canal procedure is as routine and comfortable as receiving a dental filling. As a matter of fact, a root canal procedure is typically the best way to relieve toothache pain, save a damaged tooth, and preserve your natural smile. At the office of Designing Smiles Dentistry, we use the latest technology to provide precise and gentle care to help patients maintain healthy, beautiful smiles. Patient care and comfort are our top priorities, and you can rest assured your oral health is in the best of hands. An effective way to preserve your natural smile With a demonstrated success rate of well over 90%, root canal procedures remain the most effective way of saving and retaining a tooth that has been severely compromised by dental decay or injury. Because having a healthy natural dentition supports your oral health and overall well-being, root canal therapy, as opposed to having the involved tooth extracted, is a routine and widely recommended procedure. Across the United States alone, root canal procedures are routinely performed almost 41,000 times daily and close to 15 million times per year. Why you may need root canal therapy Your teeth are much more than just the hard outer biting surfaces and the roots. Inside each one is a central chamber containing connective tissue, a nerve supply, and blood vessels. Collectively, these core tissues, known as the dental pulp, help your tooth to grow and mature before it emerges into the mouth. Once your tooth is in place, the dental pulp provides nourishment, keeps the tooth vital, and alerts you of problems. Having sensitivity to various stimuli like biting down and eating or drinking hot or cold items is a warning from the nerves inside your tooth that dental decay is present, dental trauma has occurred, or infection is brewing. The degree of pain that you experience depends on the extent of the damage and nerve involvement. When a tooth needs a root canal, it is because the dental pulp has become irreversibly damaged or has died. However, if enough intact tooth structure remains, and there’s good bone support around the compromised tooth, you do not need to have the tooth extracted. A fully developed tooth does not require the dental pulp to remain functional. You can preserve your natural tooth by having your dentist perform a root canal on the tooth. Although not every instance of dental discomfort indicates the need for root canal therapy, some of the warning signs that you might require this procedure include the following: Unresolved, persistent pain Pain is your body’s way of signaling that something is amiss. Although, there are many explanations for oral pain, one of the most common reasons is a toothache caused by decay or damage that has affected the tooth’s inner vital tissues. Patients in need of root canal therapy often report dental pain that wakes them up at night. Temperature sensitivity If the pleasure of sipping hot beverages or foods are overshadowed by dental pain that makes you wince, it's time to contact our office. Extreme sensitivity to hot or cold foods and drinks can indicate an inflamed, irritated, or non-vital dental pulp. Discomfort with pressure or the slightest touch If it hurts when you bite and chew or when you just touch the tooth, it may indicate pulpal involvement, irreversible damage to the inner vital tissues of the tooth, or the presence of an infection. Darkened, discolored tooth A discolored tooth is often a message that the inner vital tissues, including the tooth’s nerve and blood supply, have been compromised. Teeth that have sustained an injury may demonstrate discoloration as the internal tissues have devitalized. Chipped, cracked, or fractured tooth An injury that chips or fractures a tooth can also traumatize the dental pulp or even compromise so much tooth structure that a root canal procedure is required to save the tooth. Swelling around the tooth and gums Swelling of the gums around a tooth may indicate that an infection has developed. While the swelling can worsen and cause more harmful consequences, sometimes a dental abscess starts to ooze pus and drain. In either case, prompt care is required. Tooth mobility The pathology associated with a tooth need of root canal therapy can damage the bone supporting the tooth and produce some mobility. Root canal therapy can often resolve this issue as tissue healing occurs.

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  Dental Bridges

  At the office of Designing Smiles Dentistry, we provide skilled and experienced care to help every patient enjoy the benefits of optimal oral health and a beautiful smile. For individuals who are missing teeth due to extensive decay, periodontal disease, trauma, the result of an illness, or side effect of medical treatment, we offer a comprehensive range of services to rebuild complete, attractive, and functional smiles. How missing teeth impact the health and function of your smile Missing teeth do more than cause embarrassing gaps in your smile. In the absence of a replacement, they can affect the health and function of your smile in the following ways: Impair your ability to smile, speak, and chew with confidence and ease. Allow the adjacent teeth to ever so slowly drift into the unoccupied spaces, thereby changing the alignment of your smile and bite. Cause teeth in the opposing arch that no longer occlude with a counterpart to extrude and further compromise your bite. Promote cavities and gum disease as the teeth shift out of place and impact the distribution of biting and chewing forces, and become more difficult to keep clean. Rebuilding a complete smile Although the consequences of missing teeth can compromise your dental health and overall well-being, modern dentistry offers effective solutions for reestablishing a complete, attractive, and well-functioning smile. Today, thanks to advances in dental materials, technology, and treatment methods, it's easier than ever before to replace missing teeth and achieve aesthetically pleasing and long-lasting results. Of course, each smile is different, and every patient has unique needs and individual expectations of care. Helping a patient rebuild a complete and beautiful smile may involve partial or full dentures, fixed dental bridges, or dental implants. As skilled and experienced providers of care, the office of Designing Smiles Dentistry offers expert guidance on choosing the most suitable treatment option. Whatever type of tooth replacement method you select, you can feel confident that your smile will look good and feel great! About dental bridges A dental bridge offers a highly effective, stable, and fixed solution for replacing missing teeth. Unlike removable partial dentures that clasp on to the remaining teeth, a dental bridge relies on the support of crowns attached to teeth adjacent to the edentulous area (space without teeth) or strategically placed dental implants. In addition to restoring the look, feel, and function of a natural smile, they also prevent the teeth from shifting, thereby protecting the alignment of a patient's bite. Far from a new idea, the history of replacing teeth with a fixed dental bridge goes back thousands of years. Ancient civilizations made impressive use of available materials, including animal and human teeth, bones, gold, and ivory, to fill gaps in a person's smile. Fortunately, over the millennia, dental materials and technology have evolved. Today, dental bridges are fabricated from the highest quality of dental materials, including porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, and engineered ceramic products like zirconia. Now, in addition to being stronger and more durable than ever before, they appear more attractive and naturally beautiful.

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  Dental Fillings

  Restoring Teeth With Dental Fillings When dental decay compromises a tooth's structural integrity, a filling gets placed to rebuild its natural form and restore its strength and function. Because tooth decay, also known as dental caries, remains one of the most prevalent chronic diseases affecting both children and adults worldwide, procedures to place fillings are routinely performed each and every day. At the office of Designing Smiles Dentistry, we provide precise and gentle treatment and maintain a position at the forefront of advances in care to provide patients with the highest quality of aesthetically pleasing and durable dental fillings. The History Of Dental Fillings According to archaeological findings, for as long as dental problems have existed, there have been efforts to provide emergency and restorative care. In fact, attempts to place dental fillings have been found in the skeletal remains of people who lived around the year 8000 BC. However, it wasn't until thousands and thousands of years later, in the 19th century, that a variety of metal fillings, including dental amalgam, appeared on the scene. Although gold achieved status as a popular restorative material, it was soon apparent that amalgam fillings, consisting of a mixture of mercury and an alloy composed of silver, tin, and copper, offered a less expensive, durable, and simpler alternative. Until recent decades, the vast majority of dental fillings remained silver-colored, amalgam restorations. However, as dentistry has evolved in the last 50 years, new filling materials have been developed. While amalgam fillings are long-lasting and durable, today's newer materials offer the benefits of being mercury-free, metal-free, and much more aesthetic. These "tooth-colored or white fillings" invisibly restore the form and function of the involved tooth, while seamlessly blending in with the remaining tooth structure and the entire smile. Our Commitment To Restoring Oral Health And Beautiful Smiles At the office of Designing Smiles Dentistry, we tailor treatment to address specific dental needs and expectations of care. As with all the services our practice provides, we'll explain all your options in care, including the type of dental filling materials we offer to restore your tooth. Our goals are to gently remove the dental decay and the damaged tooth structure and then rebuild your tooth's form and function while providing you healthy, durable, long-lasting, and cosmetically pleasing results.

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  Cosmetic Dentistry

  A beautiful, healthy smile not only contributes to a positive self-image, but it also helps to make a great first impression on everyone you meet. When you’re completely satisfied with the look of your smile, you’re likely to smile broadly and confidently more often. If your teeth are stained, discolored, chipped, worn down, misshapen, a little gapped, or misaligned, you’re not alone. According to statistics, more than one-third of adults in the United States are dissatisfied with the appearance of their smiles. The good news is these days, you don’t have to be a movie star to have a vibrant and beautiful smile. Thanks to advances in cosmetic dentistry, less-than-perfect teeth can be completely transformed to produce a naturally beautiful looking smile. Let us help you bring out the best in your smile! At the office of Designing Smiles Dentistry, we offer a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art dental services and provide the highest level of personalized care. Our goal is to help every patient enjoy the benefits of an attractive smile. Whether you’re unhappy with the look of a single tooth, all your front teeth, or have unsightly gaps in your smile due to missing teeth, we can help. Combining the art and science of dentistry Even thousands of years ago, people were concerned about the health and appearance of their smiles. Viewing white teeth as a sign of wealth and beauty, the ancient Egyptians used small sticks to apply a mixture of ground pumice and wine vinegar to remove stains and whiten their teeth. Today, we have the skills, technology, and materials to create smiles that are as beautiful as they are healthy. Thanks to developments in the field of cosmetic dentistry over the past 50 years, even the most challenging smiles can be transformed into ones that dazzle. At the office of Designing Smiles Dentistry, we offer state-of-the-art treatment along with an artistic eye and keen awareness of facial aesthetics to produce cosmetically pleasing smiles and long-lasting results of care. You can rest assured your smile is in the best of hands with us. We value patient input and listen carefully to your interests and expectations of care. When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, there is no “one size fits all” solution. We recognize that every patient is unique and provide highly personalized treatments to enhance the look of your smile. What Are Some Types Of Cosmetic Dental Procedures? Cosmetic dental procedures range from treatments that are relatively quick and non-invasive procedures to more extensive ones based on a patient’s specific needs and expectations of care. When staining, enamel defects, minor chips, small gaps, or slight misalignment are present, conservative and minimally invasive procedures such as cosmetic dental bonding, professional strength teeth whitening, and veneers can offer effective and highly satisfying ways to improve the look of your smile. Teeth with cavities, more extensive damage, or more significant cosmetic flaws, can be restored and rebuilt to achieve attractive, durable, and long-lasting results with tooth-colored fillings and natural-looking dental crowns. Rebuilding a complete and beautiful smile At the office of Designing Smiles Dentistry, we use leading-edge technology, proven methods of care, and the latest generations of dental materials to give patients the smiles they’ve always wanted! We can also help patients with missing teeth to reestablish a complete and beautiful smile with options that range from dental bridges or dentures to dental implants. Whether an individual tooth or multiple teeth are missing, our practice offers the most advanced dental implant-based solutions to help patients create an attractive smile that looks, feels, and functions like a natural one.

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  Veneers

  As the most recognizable expression and the universal sign of happiness, a beautiful smile is an important asset. Studies show that an attractive smile can boost your self-confidence, contribute to your overall well-being, and help make a positive impression on everyone you meet. Transforming Smiles With Porcelain Veneers If your front teeth are stained, discolored, chipped, worn-down, misshapen, a little gapped, or slightly misaligned, you're not alone. According to statistics, more than one-third of adults in the United States are dissatisfied with the appearance of their smiles. Cosmetic imperfections may be due to genetics, excessive wear and tear on the teeth, the aging process, dietary choices that stain the dental enamel, smoking, or as a side effect of certain medications. In some cases, if the imperfections are minor ones, a teeth whitening procedure or cosmetic bonding may be all it takes to create a more perfect-looking smile. However, darker dental stains, discolorations, and more significant flaws involving the size, shape, and alignment of the teeth, are sometimes better addressed with porcelain veneers. At the office of Designing Smiles Dentistry, we recognize that every smile is different and tailor treatment to address individual needs and expectations of care. Whether your smile is best served by the fabrication of dental veneers or another cosmetic dental procedure we provide, you can count on our office for the latest, most effective, pleasing, and healthy solutions for your smile. What are dental veneers? One of the most conservative yet highly effective and aesthetically pleasing ways to transform the appearance of imperfect looking teeth is the fabrication of dental veneers. Fully customized to the exact specifications of your smile and the cosmetic corrections required, veneers are ultra-thin facings, seamlessly bonded to the fronts of the involved teeth. This versatile and minimally-invasive cosmetic procedure conceals a range of imperfections to dramatically improve the look of teeth that are misshapen, exhibit minor chips, enamel defects, or stains. They also provide an excellent solution for closing small gaps as well as addressing other minor alignment issues. Among the chief benefits offered by veneers are that they require little to no preparation of the underlying tooth and offer a relatively quick way to achieve long-lasting and pleasing results. And because they are ultra-thin, veneers preserve the maximum amount of natural tooth structure and are kind to the tissues along the gumline. With veneers, your smile looks naturally beautiful. Whether you're looking to improve the appearance of a single front tooth or multiple ones, dental veneers can turn a less-than-perfect smile into one that appears naturally beautiful and flawless. Your veneers are fabricated from the highest quality of dental-grade porcelain to recreate the natural translucency of healthy tooth enamel. Since porcelain reflects light in much the same way as dental enamel, veneers produce a vibrant, flawless, and naturally beautiful-looking smile. From preparation to taking an impression and placement, the entire process of getting dental veneers only takes a few visits. Furthermore, even though a veneer is fragile to handle before placement in the mouth, once it gets bonded to the underlying tooth, it becomes quite strong and durable. With proper oral hygiene and care, you can maintain your new veneers for many years to come. At the office of Designing Smiles Dentistry, we successfully combine the art and science of dentistry to create healthy, beautiful smiles. We've helped many patients enhance the look of their smiles and feel confident we can do the same for you.

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  CBCT

  At the office of Designing Smiles Dentistry, we use the latest technology to provide our patients with the most precise and gentle care. We firmly believe that achieving successful treatment outcomes relies on using the most advanced diagnostic technology. By obtaining high-resolution and detailed 3D images, we can develop the right treatment plan and provide the highest level of care. As a state-of-the-art practice, we utilize one of the most advanced CBCT (cone-beam computed tomography) imaging systems to obtain the sharpest 3D diagnostic films while exposing the patient to the lowest level of radiation. CBCT provides leading-edge diagnostics and facilitates precision care With the advanced and versatile capabilities provided by our CBCT imaging system, it’s quick, safe, and comfortable to obtain detailed 3D views of a patient's teeth, jaws, and surrounding anatomy. Multiple applications to support optimal treatment outcomes Because they obtain targeted, detailed, and distortion-free views from multiple angles, CBCT scans provide essential information for numerous analyses and the assessment of maxillofacial disorders or pathology. With applications in every area of dental care, CBCT imaging facilitates precise surgical planning, including the accurate placement of dental implants. Experienced and trusted care for healthy and beautiful smiles We value your time as well as your investment in oral health. Our office maintains an unwavering commitment to excellence and strives to provide the most advanced and comfortable solutions to meet your family’s dental needs. With patient care and comfort as our top priorities, you can depend on our practice for the highest quality of skilled and compassionate care.

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  Smile Makeover

  According to a 2022 survey, 76% of participants said that a smile is the first physical trait they notice when meeting someone for the first time. If first impressions are so often based on a person's smile, then what is the solution for those who are self-conscious about their grin? At Designing Smiles Dentistry, one of our goals is to provide the dental care you need for a beautiful, functional smile. With a smile makeover, you can look forward to a transformation that boosts your confidence and leaves a lasting positive impression. What Is a Smile Makeover? A smile makeover is a comprehensive cosmetic dentistry approach aimed at enhancing the overall appearance of a person's smile. It involves a combination of various dental procedures tailored to meet your unique needs and desires. From teeth whitening and veneers to dental bridges and mini dental implants, these procedures work together to address issues like discoloration, misalignment, gaps, or damaged teeth. At the end of your treatment, you'll be able to flash a brighter, aesthetically pleasing smile. The versatility of a smile makeover means that it can address a wide range of cosmetic flaws, such as: Stained or discolored teeth Misshapen teeth Teeth that are too small or too large Gaps between teeth Crooked teeth Chipped, cracked, or broken teeth If you are concerned about one of these issues, you may be a good candidate for a smile makeover. While anyone can get a smile makeover, we may need to perform restorative treatments before beginning cosmetic procedures to ensure your long-term oral and overall health. At Designing Smiles Dentistry, we offer a variety of treatments to fulfill your particular restorative needs and cosmetic preferences. Why You Should Consider a Smile Makeover When you are dissatisfied with your smile, it can be difficult to find the confidence to smile proudly and laugh without hesitation. Transforming your smile has many benefits, which include: Increased self-confidence: A smile makeover can significantly improve your self-esteem by addressing cosmetic issues, allowing you to smile confidently in social and professional settings. Improved oral health: Many smile-enhancing procedures also benefit oral health. Restorative treatments, such as crowns or implants, can strengthen damaged teeth and promote better oral function, contributing to long-term dental wellness. Youthful appearance: A rejuvenated smile can take years off your appearance. Whiter, straighter teeth can create a more youthful and vibrant look. Customized solutions: Smile makeovers are tailored to your unique needs and goals. Dr. Apel will work with you to design a treatment plan that aligns with your vision for your smile, ensuring a personalized and satisfying outcome. Enhanced quality of life: A beautiful smile can increase your happiness and improve your relationships. It encourages more positive interactions and can boost your overall quality of life.

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