White Fillings:
White (tooth colored) filling or bonding is used to repair a tooth that is affected by decay, cracks, fractures, etc. The decayed or affected portion of the tooth will be removed and then filled with a composite filling.
Because the white fillings are tooth colored, they can be closely matched to the color of existing teeth, and are more aesthetically suited for use in front teeth or the more visible areas of the teeth. Patients are more conscious about how they looks and their smile white fillings offers the best of both world.
Most fillings can last many years, given g a long lasting, beautiful smileental restorations, composite fillings are not permanent and may someday have to be replaced. They are very durable, and will long last many years, given g a long lasting, beautiful smile.
How are composite fillings placed?
It is normal to experience sensitivity to hot and cold when composite fillings are first placed, however this will subside shortly after your tooth acclimates to the new filling.
You will be given care instructions at the conclusion of your treatment. Good oral hygiene practices, eating habits, and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new fillingThis procedure is commonly performed to mend chips, cracks, discolorations, or misarranged teeth. It also is an alternative to veneers. This is a beautiful restoration that can be completed in a single office visit and can improve the overall look of a tooth tremendously. It is a tooth colored plastic resin similar to the tooth colored filling material placed in teeth. It can be smoothed and polished to the desired shape that is needed. The longevity of this restoration is 3-5 years. These restorations can stain, wear, and chip as its strength is not the same as natural enamel. It is a very convenient procedure in that it can be completed in a single office visit, and the results can be seen instantly. These restorations can be repaired and repeated over time as needed. Below is an example of replacing amalgam or silver color fillings with the white color fillings can look
Porcelain Crowns (Caps)
A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.
Although there are several types of crowns, porcelain (tooth colored crown) are the most popular, because they resemble your natural teeth. They are highly durable and will last many years, but like most dental restorations, they may eventually need to be replaced. Porcelain crowns are made to match the shape, size, and color or your teeth giving you a natural, long-lasting beautiful smile.
What does getting a crown involve?
A crown procedure usually requires two appointments. Your first appointment will include taking several highly accurate molds (or impressions) that will be used to create your custom crown. A mold will also be used to create a temporary crown which will stay on your tooth for approximately two weeks until your new crown is fabricated by a dental laboratory.
While the tooth is numb, the dentist will prepare the tooth by removing any decay and shaping the surface to properly fit the crown. Once these details are accomplished, your temporary crown will be placed with temporary cement and your bite will be checked to ensure you are biting properly.
At your second appointment your temporary crown will be removed, the tooth will be cleaned, and your new crown will be carefully placed to ensure the spacing and bite are accurate.
Porcelain Veneers:
Porcelain veneere are thin shells of ceramic that bond directly to the front surfaces of the teeth. They are a greatchoice for improving your smile especially for teeth that have gaps, heavy stains, irregular shape or size. Veneers are a very conservative approach to creating a beautiful smile. They are very natural appearing and highly resistant to coffee and even cigarette stains.
Fabricating custom veneers requires extreme precision and a high level of technical skill. We place veneers routinely, and design each case individually to match and enhance the characteristics of each patient’s smile.
Will they look like normal teeth?
When bonded to the teeth, the ultra-thin porcelain veneers are virtually undetectable and highly resistant to coffee, tea, or even cigarette stains. For strength and appearance, their resemblance to healthy, white tooth enamel is unsurpassed by other restorative options. Because they are thin, light can shine through them and they take on the natural color of the underlying tooth.
How durable are porcelain veneers?
With proper care, porcelain veneers will brighten your smile for well over a decade. Dr. Bhoot will ensure that your veneers are crafted from the highest quality porcelains and are bonded with the most advanced and proven materials available.
This procedure will require three appointments:
You will want to take an active role in planning your smile design. Dr. Bhoot will review the corrective limitations of this procedure and help you plan your new smile.
Preparation:
The second appointment will take one to two hours. Although the porcelain veneer is very thin, the teeth are lightly buffed to allow for the added thickness. Approximately one half of a millimeter of tooth is removed. This may require little or no local anesthesia.
Then a mold is taken of the teeth and sent to the lab for fabrication. A temporary veneer will be placed at this time. The veneer should be ready in approximately one to two weeks.
Bonding:
At the time of your third appointment, Dr. Bhoot will first place the veneer on your teeth with water or glycerin to check their fit and color. At this point the color of the veneer can still be adjusted by the shade of the cement used to adhere it. Once the color is determined, and the veneer is ready to be applied, the tooth is cleansed with specific chemicals to achieve a bond. A special cement is placed between the teeth and the veneer and a visible light beam is used to harden the cement. This appointment takes approximately one to two hours.
Maintenance of your new Veneers:
Brush and floss as you normally would. Don’t be afraid that you will damage your veneers by brushing and flossing. Non-abrasive toothpaste is recommended. A good home care regimen will insure the best esthetic success of your veneer.
You may experience some sensitivity to hot and cold after placement of your veneer. This is due to the amount of enamel left on the tooth after preparation. Sensitivity is totally normal and should dissipate after one to two weeks. If sensitivity persists please call the office.
If you are a known clencher (bruxer), please be sure to let us know. Dr. Bhoot may recommend a soft night guard for you to wear to minimize stress placed upon your teeth while you sleep.
We hope that your new veneers fulfill your esthetic goal. With proper home care and scheduled visits, they are sure to provide you with a beautiful smile for years to come.
First 72 Hours:
The resin bonding process takes at least 72 hours to cure in its entirety. During this time, you should avoid any hard foods and maintain a relatively soft diet. Extremes in temperature (either hot or cold) should also be avoided. Alcohol and some medicated mouthwashes have the potential to affect the resin bonding material during this early phase and should not be used.
Mouth rinses:
Acidulated fluoridated mouthrinses can damage the surface finish of your laminates and should be avoided. Chlorhexidine antiplaque mouthrinses may stain your laminates, but the stain can be readily removed by a hygienist.
Porcelain Fixed Bridge
A dental bridge is a fixed (non-removable) appliance and is an excellent way to replace missing teeth.
There are several types of bridges. You and your dentist will discuss the best options for your particular case. The “traditional bridge” is the most popular type and is usually made of porcelain fused to metal. Porcelain fixed bridges are most popular because they resemble your natural teeth. This type of bridge consists to two crowns that go over two anchoring teeth (abutment teeth) and are attached to pontics (artificial teeth), filling the gap created by one or more missing teeth.
Dental bridges are highly durable and will last many years, however they may need replacement or need to be re-cemented due to normal wear.
What does getting a fixed bridge involve?
Getting a bridge usually requires two or more visits. While the teeth are numb, the two anchoring teeth are prepared by removing a portion of enamel to allow for a crown. Next, a highly accurate impression (mold) is made which will be sent to a dental laboratory where the bridge will be fabricated. In addition, a temporary bridge will be made and worn for several weeks until your next appointment.
At the second visit, you permanent bridge will be carefully checked, adjusted, and cemented to achieve a proper fit. Occasionally your dentist may only temporarily cement the bridge, allowing your teeth and tissue time to get used to the new bridge. The new bridge will be permanently cemented at a later time.
You will receive care instructions at the conclusion of your treatment. Proper brushing, flossing and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new permanent bridge.
At Haines City Dental, we are excited to share our passion for oral health with you and your family. Our staff members believe in making personal connections with our patients to provide the highest level of service. Our goal is to help you be relaxed and comfortable throughout your treatment.We will answer any questions that you may have, go over all of your options and recommend the best course of action for your unique needs.
Our office provides a comprehensive dental care plan with a wide range of dental procedures. We make our dental fees very affordable so anyone can get dental care. If you’ve considered improving your smile, but have never taken that first step, now is the time! Review the broad spectrum of restorative and cosmetic dentistry options with our doctors. We restore, renew, and enhance smiles until they are truly works of art. Contact us to schedule your free consultation.
Porcelain Onlay/Inlays:
When more than half of the tooth’s biting surface is damaged, Dr. Bhoot will often use an inlay or onlay. This is recommended in teeth where the size of the filling is too large to place a regular tooth colored filling, but smaller than that which would necessitate a crown. Traditional fillings can decrease the strength of a natural tooth by up to 50%.
As an alternative, inlays and onlays, which are bonded directly onto the tooth can actually increase the strength of a tooth by up to 75 percent. As a result, they can last from 10 to 30 years.
Tooth Whitenings:
No doubt about it. We’re living longer, we’re living better. All that effort put into diet and exercise is paying off. And while you’re going through your paces on the treadmill, consider another part of you that might need a bit of improvement: your smile and whether or not you have white teeth.
With age, one of the first things to go is the freshness of your smile. At about thirty, tooth color begins to dim. There is a natural tendency for dentin, just beneath the enamel, to yellow. And if
you smoke or overindulge in coffee or cola, the darkening can be dramatic. Exercise and low-fat foods count for less if your smile gives you away.
But just as our health habits have improved, so has cosmetic dental technology. Now we have the tools and teeth whitening products to perfect the color, and the healthful look, of your teeth.
Teeth whitening systems take many forms. There are gels and solutions accelerated by light; laser tooth whitening is coming into use to “jump-start” the tooth whitening process. We can change color fast or over time.
In any case, the result is visible in days and, with touch-ups, will last as long as you do.
You’ve lived this long, you’ve earned it. While perfect thighs are next to impossible, a pretty smile is within everyone’s reach. Go for it; don’t let your smile age faster than the rest of you.
Tooth whitening (or bleaching) is a simple, non-invasive dental treatment used to change the color of natural tooth enamel and is an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your smile.
Because having whiter teeth has now become the number one aesthetic concern of most patients, there are a number of ways to whiten teeth. The most popular method is using a home tooth whitening system that will whiten teeth dramatically. Since tooth whitening only works on natural tooth enamel, it is important to evaluate replacement of any old fillings, crowns, etc. Replacement of any restorations will be done after bleaching so they will match the newly bleached teeth.
Tooth whitening is not permanent. A touch-up maybe needed every several years, and more often if you smoke, drink coffee, tea, or wine.
What does tooth whitening involve?
This type of tooth whitening usually requires two visits. At the first appointment, impressions (molds) will be made of your teeth to fabricate custom, clear plastic, trays.
At your second appointment, you will try on the trays for proper fit, and adjustments will be made if necessary. The trays are worn with special whitening solution either twice a day for 30 minutes or overnight for a couple of weeks depending on the degree of staining and desired level of whitening. It is normal to experience tooth sensitivity during the time you are whitening your teeth, but it will subside shortly after you have stopped bleaching.
You will receive care instructions for your teeth and trays, and be encouraged to visit your dentist regularly to help maintain a beautiful, healthy, white smile.
There are many options available for tooth whitening depending on the health of your teeth and the degree of patient motivation. Patients may choose to whiten both the upper and lower arches as well as just individual teeth that appear in the smile zone. Whitening can be used to correct many tooth discolorations which may have been caused by staining, chemical damage to the teeth, or simply by aging. Certain teeth may not lighten if there is extreme discoloration. They may reqire veneers or porcelain crowns. The main advantage to whitening is that it corrects brown, yellow, and mottled tooth staining. It is a long lasting solution for restoring brightness to a smile, and it does work on people of all ages.
Take home whitening is a method by which custom trays are fabricated specifically for the patient based on impressions in the mouth. This is a very quick appointment at the dentist where impressions are taken. Within a few days, trays are ready for pick up along with the whitening material to take home. The whitening material is then applied to the tray at home and applied over a short period of time. Amount of time may vary but generally is 3-4 hours every night for a week. These trays are clear and can be applied even during daytime. With time, the whitening material takes the stain out of the enamel without altering tooth structure or any dental work. Once a brilliant shade has been reached, photos are then taken to compare before and after results.
In office whitening is a nice alternative for patients that do not want to wear whitening trays at home. This procedure takes a little over an hour in office. A special light accelerates the whitening process. The results are excellent!