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Cosmetic Dental Bonding Enamel Shaping

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Cosmetic dentistry in Laguna Hills will change your life and if you follow the Saddleback Dentistry Blog you’ll remember that there are several solutions for chipped and cracked teeth including cosmetic dental bonding and enamel shaping.

In most cases, enamel shaping goes hand in hand with dental bonding as in the case of shortening and lengthening teeth. However, not all dental bonding cases require enamel shaping.

What is Enamel Shaping?

Also called re-contouring, Dr. Dean Garcia and Dr. Ryan Conkle explain that enamel shaping provides just the right size and shape for your tooth or teeth.

For example, your tooth might be shaped before lengthening or your dentist might want to smooth out the corners of your eye teeth. Sometimes your cosmetic dentist in Laguna Hills will recommend enamel shaping to even out your back teeth as well.

Whatever the reason or reasons, enamel shaping can do wonders for your not so perfect smile. It is also an extremely attractive alternative to porcelain veneers and cosmetic dental crowns.

What is Cosmetic Dental Bonding?

Dr. Ryan Conkle often recommends cosmetic dental bonding for people who want to change the look of their smile, but aren’t quite ready for porcelain veneers. Remember, porcelain veneers and cosmetic dental crowns are permanent.

Dental bonding repairs chips and cracks and is sometimes used for tooth colored fillings, inlays and onlays.

People who want to alter their smile enjoy great results for a long lasting and beautiful smile.

With that being said, dental bonding is not as strong as other types of cosmetic dentistry solutions.

Cosmetic Dental Bonding is Also Used For:

  • Uneven teeth
  • Rough teeth
  • Teeth that are too long or too short
  • Chips
  • Cracks
  • Spaces between teeth
  • Permanently stained teeth
  • Overcrowding
  • Sharp corners on teeth

How Long Does Cosmetic Dental Bonding Last?

Bonding lasts for years as long as you practice good oral hygiene. In addition, you will need to stop chewing on ice and biting your nails.

Because the bonding material is made from dental resin it is not as strong as dental porcelain. Moreover, porcelain is used for veneers and cosmetic crowns and is extremely sturdy.

If you have a habit of chewing on anything you’ll want to think hard about cosmetic dental bonding. Furthermore, tooth staining is another issue with dental bonding.

If you love a glass of red wine, your coffee or tea in the morning or a big bowl of spaghetti bolognaise, your bonds will stain more quickly because resin is more porous than veneers or crowns.

Cosmetic Dentistry in Laguna Hills

If you would like to learn more about dental bonding, enamel shaping or any other type of cosmetic dentistry solutions, call or send a direct message and talk to a team member from Saddleback Dentistry in Laguna Hills today.

 

 

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Cosmetic Dentistry

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Cosmetic dentistry covers a variety of advanced solutions for chipped and cracked teeth. However, dentists who practice cosmetic dentistry must have continued education to place veneers and dental implants.

Why Cosmetic Dentistry Education is So Important

Without continued education your teeth could end up look like Chiclets gum. Worse yet, restorations that don’t fit your mouth could pose other complications including the way your teeth fit together.

What most people don’t realize is that cosmetic dentistry is not recognized as a specialty by the American Dental Association. Furthermore, any general dentist can technically craft a cosmetic crown or place a veneer.

While most general dentists wouldn’t place veneers without more education patients often pressure their doctors to do so. This could have disastrous results for both the doctor and the patient.

Cosmetic Dentistry Experts

Not everyone looks great with a mouthful of big white teeth. You probably have that one friend who went just a little bit too far with professional teeth whitening. Thankfully that will never happen when you become a patient of Saddleback Dentistry.

Whatever the shape of your mouth or the color of your teeth you’ll want to schedule an appointment with your Laguna Hills Cosmetic Dentist before you proceed with any cosmetic dentistry treatments.

Both Dr. Dean Garcia and Dr. Ryan Conkle are cosmetic dentists who love to keep up with continued education taking seminars, classes and workshops focusing on cosmetic dentistry and advanced dental technology.

A Virtual Smile Consultation

One of the best ways to catch a glimpse of your new smile is with a Virtual Smile Consultation. Firstly, this exciting 21st century dental technology in Laguna Hills is fast and easy. Secondly, you don’t have to visit the dentist’s office to have the consultation.

If you have a mobile phone with internet access the rest is easy. All you have to do is take a picture of toothy grin, fill out some pertinent information and send it to your cosmetic dentists in Laguna Hills.

Once the doctors receive the information they will go over it coming up with the best recommendations for your new smile.

In Person or Virtual Cosmetic Dentistry Results

When Dr. Ryan Conkle and Dr. Dean Garcia have determined the best formula for your smile one of the team members from Saddleback Dentistry will schedule an appointment for a virtual or in person appointment for your cosmetic dentistry recommendations.

Some Recommendations May Include:

  • Dental Implants
  • Cosmetic Dental Bonding
  • Enamel Shaping
  • Tooth Colored Fillings
  • Oral Appliance Therapy
  • Inlays
  • Onlays
  • Porcelain Veneers
  • Dental Bridges
  • Orthodontics
  • Clear Braces
  • Same Day Dentistry
  • TMJD Therapy

Whatever your situation Saddleback Dentistry has the solution. Call or send a text and schedule an appointment today.

Whether it’s virtual or in person you’ll be amazed at the results. Schedule your dental appointment in Laguna Hills today.