Cosmetic Dentistry
01/17/2005
Dear Dr. Dave & Dr. Dee,
My officemate came back from a one week vacation with the whitest bright teeth. I know that she probably had her teeth bleached by the dentist to get her teeth so white so quickly. But, her teeth are the focal point of her face now. Aren't overly white teeth just a bit too much? How white is too white for teeth?
Signed,
Tacky Teeth
Dear Tacky Teeth,
White teeth are attractive, but if the teeth overwhelm the face by their whiteness, then the teeth probably have been over-bleached. Generally, the whiteness of the teeth should compliment the face, look natural, and be about the same shade as the whites of the eyes.
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03/25/2005
Polishing pearly whites with certain over-the-counter products can damage gums or teeth, according to dental surgeon Dr. Guy Sutton.
"There has been case reports with damage to the surface of the enamel of the teeth," Sutton said.
Dentists say custom-made mouth trays filled with bleach cream or gel is a safe way to avoid gum trouble while whitening.
"If the peroxide gel is in contact with the gum tissue, it can cause minor ulcerations of the tissue," Sutton said.
CarbaMide peroxide is the active bleach ingredient found in nearly all teeth whiteners.
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03/24/2005
For the dentally challenged, flashing a dazzling Julia Roberts or Tom Cruise smile can be a snap, thanks to the latest in tooth technology.
Snap-on teeth - with celebrity-inspired choppers - are fast becoming a popular way to get that coveted smile without waiting out braces or dropping thousands on caps, some dentists say.
"It gives patients an opportunity to see how one could enhance their smile at very little cost," said Larry Addleson, president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
The plastic teeth slide over a patient's own teeth like a glove and snap into place.
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03/23/2005
In November 2004, James Wilson, DDS, announced that he was taking applications for an extreme cosmetic dental makeover. After reading article about a dentist in another state who had a similar contest, Wilson decided to offer one in this area. He had no idea what to expect.
Each applicant had to write an essay and take part in an individual interview. In December and January, Wilson invited applicants to come in for evaluations and scans. He and his staff selected three winners. Brad Klaiss and Jill Reuter each will receive free dental work. The grand prize winner Becky Price of Tiffin took the call on her cell phone.
"I'm really excited.
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