This patient was not happy with the appearance of her chipped front teeth and felt that they made her look older. She desired a conservative and long lasting solution for her smile. We minimally prepared her 4 front teeth and on the day of insert did some additive bonding to her eye teeth to give them a rounder more feminine look.
She loves here smile makeover!
Patient had previous orthodontic treatment, and retainers were used to maintain alignment, however, the upper retainer broke and upper teeth shifted out of place. In addition, the patient lost an upper front tooth causing the other teeth to shift even more. Embarrassed about her smile, the patient came to our practice because we could address all her dentistry issues.
We started with the foundation of her oral health, performing gum treatment and restoring cavities. The next step involved orthodontics on her upper arch to properly align the teeth, which took about 3 months. Since there was not enough room to place implants to replace the missing upper teeth, we added a natural looking porcelain crown and bridge work.
The results gave the patient a boost to her confidence. She can’t stop smiling now!
Our retired patient could not chew because she had lost all of her back teeth. As a result, her front teeth were spreading out and chipping as she was forced to use them to do all the chewing. She was not happy with the function or the appearance of her teeth.
Rather than a removable prosthetic, the patient wanted something as close to natural teeth as possible. Implants were the right option for her dental needs. First, we improved the foundation of her oral health with gum treatment and removal of teeth that could not be saved.
Next, we moved to orthodontics to close the spaces and get the teeth into better alignment. Then we placed the implants and finalized the restoration with porcelain crowns over the implants. The patient loves her smile and is thrilled that she can eat whatever she wants without embarrassment!
Your solution, however, isn’t to find the cheapest options possible. It’s to find a dentist who cares not just about one procedure that brings you into the office, but your overall health. Whether you’re missing a single tooth or several, implants just might be the prosthetic option that you’re looking for. Ideal candidates will have sufficient jaw bone mass, healthy gums, and good overall health.
Screening Patients
When our patients update their medical histories, we have been actively screening them to learn about any history of travel or signs of infection like cough, fever or shortness of breath.
Taking Temperatures
Before performing any dental procedures, we have been taking everyone’s temperature. This is our new routine protocol during assessment of all patients.
Washing Hands
All patients and team members are required to perform proper hand hygiene by washing their hands thoroughly.
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
At our office, we have a strict policy to only practice dentistry when the right protective equipment is in place. We always wear surgical masks and eye protection. Masks are changed between patients. Rest assured, we are fully stocked in dental supplies.
Cleaning and Disinfecting
Throughout the day, we are rigorously cleaning all public areas in our office, including the reception area, bathroom, and operatories. This intensive cleaning includes everything from door handles to chairs.
Proper Social Distancing
You can rest assured that we are practicing proper social distancing in our office. We are actively working to make sure that patients are 6 feet or more away from others. We are encouraging patients to come in at their exact appointment time so that no one is waiting in our office.
