Cosmetic Dentistry
04/11/2005
That's it. I'm on a mission to whiten my smile. While visiting my family over the holidays, I can't even tell you how many people commented on my front right tooth, which over the past few years, has started to slightly discolor. Really, thanks mom, dad, uncle Mike, aunt Laura, and everyone else who felt the need to point a finger - literally. I'm well aware of my hideous yellowing tooth and don't need to be reminded. The problem is: $500 is hardly pocket change, and that's the approximate cost for professional whitening. I'm not smiling.
1/3/05
Today was my first day back to work after a one-week holiday hiatus.
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04/11/2005
"It's unbelievably rewarding," Reilly said. "I love what I do."
At 47, Reilly, a resident of the Whitehouse Station section of Readington, is at the top of his profession and is known nationwide as a respected cosmetic dentist, a field that provides an alternative for people who want a quicker way to correct their teeth without years of orthodontic work.
Cosmetic dentistry, or instant orthodontics, fixes dental problems such as crowding, decay, missing, crooked or chipped teeth and discoloration by using veneers, which are porcelain laminates bonded to the original teeth.
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04/11/2005
Women notice a successful man, but not all successful men get noticed. Why? They don't know how to present themselves. Here are some tips that will help you look your best, no matter what your budget.
Whiten your teeth
The best way to whiten your teeth is to have them bleached at the dentist's office. This procedure can run between $390 and $1,200 for both the upper and lower teeth. It should take between one and three hours.
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04/11/2005
The marketing has worked. Patients ask dentists about tooth whitening and bleaching more frequently than any other topic, according to a survey last year by the American Dental Association. Makeover shows like ABC's "Extreme Makeover" and Fox's "The Swan" have helped fuel the growth of the tooth-whitening industry into a $1 billion-plus-a-year business.
Choosing what product is right for you takes a little education. Product claims that teeth will gleam by simply chewing gum or brushing with a certain toothpaste can be misleading.
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04/11/2005
An array of products and choices are available to today's smile-conscious consumers: from toothpastes and whitening strips to teeth trays you wear at home and professional whitening that is done in the dentist's office. So how can you figure out which method will make your grin glow?
Why Your Teeth Aren't Pearly White
The first item of business for you and your dentist is to uncover why your teeth are discolored, because not everyone is a candidate for tooth whitening techniques.
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04/11/2005
Many people turn to over-the-counter bleaching kits to fool Mother Nature and change Father Time. While generally safe, these do-it-yourself bleaching and whitening products have the potential to cause an infection or nerve damage.
Should you try this at home? Many home bleaching agents are weak and will not create a drastic change in tooth color. Because the bleaching trays (which look like plastic mouth guards) are not custom fitted to your teeth, distribution of bleach may be uneven and cause spotting. Overuse of bleach can cause tooth damage, starting with tooth sensitivity.
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04/11/2005
One of the
first things people notice is your smile. If chipped,
stained, or crooked teeth are "hiding" the real you, it's time
for a smile make over with Greg L Gist, DDS.
A beautiful smile can brighten your life every day,
professionally and socially. And unlike plastic surgery,
cosmetic dentistry isn't a major operation. Imagine coming in
for a single appointment or two with Dr. Gist, and emerging with the smile
you've always wanted.no pain, no strain, no time taken away
from your busy life. The results are immediate and
dramatic.
Come in for a consultation.
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06/21/2005
"Patients are definitely driving the push for cosmetic dentistry," Dr. E. Kennedy Rogers said. "Who doesn't want to look their best? How you look affects how you feel. They also know the technology is available, and they want it."
He said the demand for cosmetic procedures has grown exponentially since his Overland Park dental practice began to shift its focus to such services 20 years ago. Nationally, between 1999 and 2004, the demand for teeth whitening increased 300 percent, the demand for veneers increased 250 percent, and the demand for bonding increased 100 percent, according to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD).
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06/08/2005
Others who might need an alternative solution are those with teeth darkened by antibiotics taken as a child, trauma or people who have had bonding or tooth-colored fillings in their front teeth. While whitening might make these teeth a little lighter, it might not provide the even results you want. What generally works better for these cases is a porcelain veneer that covers the affected teeth.
For most people, however, the passage of time and particularly the consumption of colored foods, red wine, coffee, tea and cigarettes, is responsible for the discoloration.
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05/31/2005
There are many ways to whiten your teeth-from whitening toothpastes and other products that can remove many surface stains for very little cost, to light-activated whitening techniques in a dentist's office that cost up to $1,000 and can produce dramatic results.
All whitening techniques work in one of two ways:
1. Bleaching procedures
change your natural tooth color, usually anywhere from five to seven shades brighter. In-office (chairside) whitening and at-home (tray) whitening both rely on bleaching.
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04/16/2005
Dental Implants
A dental implant is an anchor used to replace one or more natural teeth. A lost tooth creates more than a cosmetic problem. The gap may lead to problems with speech and chewing. Extra pressure may be placed on the jaw and cause jaw pain. Remaining teeth may shift to fill in the space. Plaque can build-up in the space, increasing the risk of nearby tooth decay and gum disease.
A dental implant is a cylinder-like device that replaces the root of the tooth (the part below the gum line that holds the tooth in place). It ultimately acts as an anchor to hold a man-made tooth in position.
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04/10/2005
We've all seen them: teeth too white to be natural. Now, new evidence finds, side effects from brightly bleached teeth are nothing to smile about.
Could at-home whiteners be doing more damage than good? Polishing up pearly whites with certain over-the counter products can damage your gums or teeth, says dental surgeon Guy Sutton.
"There has been case reports of damage to the enamel surface of teeth," Sutton said.
Fifty-five-year-old Larry Tom's bleaching for the first time to brighten up his business meetings.
"I'm a coffee, an iced tea drinker a lot. I drink a gallon of iced tea on a weekend," Tom said.
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