A smile can be the most eye-catching feature of a face. With dentistry's many advances, you no longer have to settle for stained, chipped, or misshapen teeth. You now have choices that can help you smile with confidence.Even the most subtle change in your smile can make a dramatic difference in the way you look and feel about yourself. Talk to your dentist about the options most suitable for you, what your expectations are and the dental fees involved. Some options are:
- Tooth whitening (bleaching) brightens teeth that are discolored or stained. Bleaching may be done completely in the dental office or the dentist may dispense a system for you to use at home.
- Bonding can improve the appearance of teeth that are chipped, broken, cracked, stained, or have spaces between them. With bonding, tooth-colored materials are applied, or bonded, to the tooth surface.
- Enamel shaping involves modifying teeth to improve their appearance by removing or contouring enamel. The process, which often is combined with bonding, usually is quick and comfortable and the results can be seen immediately.
- Veneers are thin custom-made shells designed to cover the front side of teeth. Made of tooth-colored materials, veneers are used to treat spaces between teeth and teeth that are chipped or worn, permanently stained, poorly shaped or slightly crooked.
- Braces are not just for kids. Orthodontics may be needed if teeth are crooked, crowded or do not meet properly. If your dentist thinks you should see a specialist for treatment, he or she will refer you to an orthodontist.
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For more information, please visit our website at http://www.theshawdentalcenter.com or you can make an appointment by calling our office at (305) 532-5044. Please don't hesitate to contact our staff if you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, veneers, Invisalign, tooth whitening, facial cosmetics or dental implants.
The Shaw Center for Dental Excellence
Bruce M. Shaw, D.D.S., Mauricio C. Tijerino D.M.D., Tracy C. Shaw D.M.D.
1111 Lincoln Road Suite 740
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: 305-532-5044
info@theshawdentalcenter.com
