While cost, insurance coverage and personal choice may be among the final deciding factors, when it comes to deciding which restorative procedure is most appropriate, each normally has specific criteria associated with that choice. Deciding who should get dental crowns is no different. Dr. Sands uses specific diagnostic criteria to determine when a crown is the best procedure for you.
As more types of porcelain veneers appear on the market, manufacturers compete to develop features that make their products more attractive. Lumineers®, very thin veneers made of Cerinate® porcelain is one of those products. The manufacturers of Cerinate® porcelain use a proprietary process that makes the porcelain exceptionally strong though only as thick as a contact lens. Like veneers, Lumineers® look very natural.
Dentists have several types of sedation to choose from to help patients overcome anxiety and fear, or involuntary muscle movements characteristic of diseases like Parkinson’s. Three common types of sedation dentistry are IV sedation, nitrous oxide gas sedation and oral sedation. Sedation differs from local anesthesia. Sedation dentistry relaxes patients.
One popular method of teeth whitening is known as laser teeth whitening. This term is something of a catch-all, because the light used in this procedure might be a blue or infrared light rather than a laser. About 97 percent of dentists use a blue curing light that activates the peroxide gel used to whiten your teeth. Both the light and the gel actively whiten your teeth. Dr. Sands offers the BriteSmile® whitening system for its safety and excellent, long lasting results.
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Traditional veneers, most often called porcelain veneers, have been used to repair or improve the appearance of millions of patients’ teeth. Like most things, one method cannot be perfect for all situations.
Dental crowns are one of the most common restorative treatments used to save teeth. Sometimes called a cap, crowns can be made of several different materials, each offing unique advantages. Choosing which type of crown to use depends upon which tooth is being restored.
