Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of a person’s teeth, and smile. Below are the dental cosmetic procedures that you can undergo to improve your smile: Teeth whitening: Teeth can become stained and discolored over time, especially from consuming food and beverages. At the office of Dr. Aki Shirakura & Associates, we offer teeth…
Dental crowns protect a cracked tooth, restore a broken tooth, support a tooth with a large filling, hold a dental bridge in place and cover a discolored tooth.
If you want to improve your smile, consider dental implants. Dental implants are replacement teeth. They are durable and convenient and match your natural teeth.
Is your fractured teeth affecting your smile? Dental veneers may be the best option for you. Dental veneers can change the appearance of chipped teeth. It shows immediate results, repairs deep discoloration, effective for stained teeth, minimize gaps between teeth and last but not the least, dental veneers are affordable and long lasting.
If you are worried about a small chip or fractured teeth affecting your smile, dental veneers may be your best option. Veneers are thin shells, custom-made to fit the shape and color of your teeth. Dental veneers allow you to change the appearance of your teeth. Once in place, the color, shape, length and size…
Veneers are either made with the materials composite or porcelain. When you decide to have dental veneers fitted, decide on the type of material that will suite your needs. Porcelain Veneers This is the most common type of veneers because of its impressive results. Porcelain veneers help those who want to see drastic improvements in…
Dental Crowns A dental crown is a metal, ceramic, or porcelain crown that is custom made to fit over the tooth from the chewing surface to the gums. To place a dental crown, a dentist begins by treating the underlying issue, such as tooth decay or an infected pulp. After that, a dental filling material…
Tooth decay is a degenerative oral health condition that takes place due to the breakdown of tooth enamel. The destruction of tooth structure associated with decay may result in the development of holes in the teeth, more commonly referred to as cavities. It is often caused as result of dietary choices and bad oral hygiene…
According to the British Orthodontic Society, over one-third of children require their teeth to be straightened. A similar number of adults are also equally affected as well, if they didn’t have treatment as a child. Misaligned or crooked teeth can create a lack of confidence and making a person smile less, which can have an…
Teeth are tough due to the enamel that covers it. Enamel is considered the hardest material in the body. It assists in protecting the nerves and roots inside the teeth from decay and pain. However, teeth are not unbreakable. They can get chipped from: wear and tear a fall or a blow biting something hard…
