Our Blog

Posts for tag: Teeth Whitening

By Reno Laser Dentistry
February 28, 2012
Category: Cosmetic dentist

Who doesn’t want a dental makeover! Have you ever thought of getting cosmetic dentistry? Many of us wake up and look at our smile and think only if I could get this done or that. Well, why wait any longer our smile is an important part of our self-esteem. Don’t you think you deserve it!

According to an article at dentalnewsarticles.com, “Many people may feel they need to fix one thing with their smile. Usually it’s to whiten their teeth. Or maybe to fix gaps in between teeth.”

“Still, there are plenty of people who don’t like anything about their smile or their teeth. These people may avoid smiling completely, and get out of as many social situations as they can. A solution for this group is a smile makeover.

A smile makeover is simply a way to get more than one cosmetic dental procedure performed rather than doing so piecemeal. Common problems fixed by a smile makeover include:

  • Crooked teeth
  • Stained or discolored teeth
  • Missing teeth
  • Uneven teeth
  • Chipped or broken teeth
  • Uneven teeth
  • Gummy smiles

Common cosmetic dental fixes for some of these problems may be porcelain crowns or veneers. These can fix gaps, chips, broken teeth, or cover badly stained teeth that teeth whitening alone cannot fix. For more intensive procedures, dental implants are the best solution for missing teeth.

During your smile makeover procedure, your cosmetic dentist will look at your teeth, gums, and bite function. While it is important for you to be happy with the way your smile looks, it is more important that your jaw is in alignment and that your bite is proper. This avoids other problems that can affect your overall health. After it is clear you do not have gum disease or need a root canal before looking at what can be done cosmetically, your cosmetic dentist will speak to you about your options.

Factors for deciding what might be best for your smile makeover depend on length of time for the procedure, your healing, your overall health, and more. While cost is important, many cosmetic dentists offer payment plans, and some will help you with insurance if it is deemed that your health is suffering without getting certain procedures; for example, missing lots of teeth.”Smile makeovers are good at solving lots of dental issues at once.”

Click here to read the entire article from dentalnewsarticles.com:

Whatever the dental issue is Dr. McElhinney located in Reno, is an expert in cosmetic dentistry procedures. Click here to contact Dr. McElhinney’s dental office to set-up an appointment.

0 Comment(s) Permalink
By Reno Laser Dentistry
December 13, 2011
Category: Tooth Whitening

A common problem a person may have as we age is the yellow and even dingy appearance of their teeth. As the adult teeth often become darker due to changes in the mineral structure of the tooth, and the enamel becomes less porous. Well, luckily today due to advances in the dental industry many treatment options are available.

First your dentist will examine your teeth and gums to assure good oral health. Once your dentist gives you a clean bill of oral health. A treatment plan is made specifically for you, such as custom whitening trays that hold the whitening gel close to your teeth. In most cases, your dentist will recommend whitening during waking hours. Whitening gels are generally very safe and mild, though few patients may experience sensitivity of the teeth and gums. For this reason, whitening should be done by dental professionals who know how to correct this problem should it occur. Most patients will see dramatic results in anywhere from three to eight days. Results may last for years though some patients prefer to do a “booster” bleach occasionally to keep their smile as bright as possible.

Looking to whiten and restore natural tooth color, look no further Dr. McElhinney's dental practice has many years of experience located in Reno. His dental staff is very professional and knowledgeable so don’t hesitate to contact Dr. McElhinney's office with any questions.

0 Comment(s) Permalink



3715 Lakeside Drive Suite B
Reno, NV 89509
775-525-8877

 

Our Blog

Archive:

Tags

 

ADA Patient Libra