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Category Archives: Cosmetic Dentistry

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Treatable Common Dental Conditions Which Cause Patients to Be Self-Conscious About Their Smile

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, Gum Contouring, Porcelain Veneers, Smile Makeover, Teeth Whitening

Posted on September, 30 2022 by G Marlin

It’s not uncommon for people to be self-conscious about their smiles. There are many reasons someone may be hesitant about showing their teeth or want to keep their mouth closed when smiling for pictures. Fortunately, many dental conditions that cause patients to be self-conscious about their smiles are entirely treatable. Advanced cosmetic and restorative dental… READ MORE

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Common Reasons Why a Dental Veneer Fails

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers, Veneers

Posted on July, 6 2022 by G Marlin

Dental veneers are a type of cosmetic dentistry treatment that can help improve multiple imperfections in your smile. These thin shells of porcelain ceramic are designed to go over your natural teeth. So, while your teeth will need to be prepped for the veneers, you still retain your natural teeth for a strong and functional… READ MORE

smile makeover treatments

The Most Important Procedures for Your Cosmetic Smile Makeover

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Smile Makeover

Posted on May, 2 2022 by G Marlin

An ultimate smile makeover is a comprehensive dental treatment that can change patients’ lives. A bright, healthy smile plays a crucial role in anyone’s social life and first impressions (either in person or on video calling), so any improvement can make a huge difference in your daily routine. An ultimate smile makeover can undoubtedly enhance… READ MORE

How to Get the Best Dentist for Your Cosmetic Smile Makeover

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry

Posted on March, 16 2022 by G Marlin

Are you tired of covering your mouth when you smile? Would you like to smile confidently in meetings and social events? If the answer is “yes,” you might be interested in an ultimate smile makeover. As the name implies, this treatment can correct the cosmetic issues you always spot when looking in the mirror and… READ MORE

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Did Zoom Meetings Make You Unhappy with Your Smile?

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Smile Makeover, Teeth Whitening

Posted on January, 27 2022 by G Marlin

It’s no secret that today’s world has migrated to the internet to replace many traditional “face-to-face” business operations. In particular, video conferencing software (Zoom, Hangouts, Microsoft Teams, Skype, etc.) has become a standard practice that few have been able to hide from, especially considering the pandemic drove virtually everything online temporarily. While this innovation has… READ MORE

What are Upscale All-on-4® Type of Dental Implants?

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Smile Makeover, Tooth Replacement

Posted on January, 13 2022 by G Marlin

In recent years, commercial providers have begun to offer various “same-day” dental implant services, all offered under unique names (i.e., All-on-4®1, Clear Choice Dental Implants®2, Dental Implants in One Day, Teeth in a Day®3, Teeth in an Hour, etc.). At Elite Prosthetic Dentistry, we specialize in our own high-quality version of this procedure, which we… READ MORE

What Color are Your Teeth?

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening

Posted on June, 4 2021 by G Marlin

What color are your teeth? Of course, there is no “right” answer. Teeth come in endless shades and ranges. When we talk about tooth color in our office, we try to break it down into no fewer than 40 shades (light to dark) and ranges (color). For example, you could have a very light shade… READ MORE

Bone Grafting for Dental Implants

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants

Posted on June, 3 2021 by G Marlin

Bone grafting and dental implants typically go hand-in-hand, as the loss of a tooth can wear down the surrounding jawbone structure and a dental implant is a common procedure to replace lost teeth. As soon as a person loses a tooth, bone loss begins. In order to place a sturdy, reliable dental implant, a bone… READ MORE

Facts About Bone Grafting

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants

Posted on June, 3 2021 by G Marlin

Modern bone grafts can be used to fix a number of dental and facial issues and are often required. Dental implants often cannot be placed without first getting a bone graft. If you are considering getting dental implants or think you’re in need of a bone graft, here are some things you may want to… READ MORE

Dental Implants Supporting a Cosmetic Smile Makeover

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, Smile Makeover, Success Stories

Posted on June, 3 2021 by G Marlin

This patient was referred to us by her Orthodontist and General Dentist, when she was fifteen years old, for a smile makeover, using implants to replace her congenitally missing permanent teeth. Even though she was in the middle of orthodontic therapy, we were called upon to provide guidance on the tooth positionings so that there would be… READ MORE