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Most people would agree that what is inside a person is more important than outward appearance. But increasingly, we're learning that how you look is also very important because it can have a direct effect on how you feel about yourself. When there is something you don't like about your smile, it can make you feel self-conscious, under confident and unhappy. That's why cosmetic dentistry can have such an important impact on your well-being.
Cosmetic dentistry includes a variety of dental treatments aimed at improving the appearance of the teeth. A little change through cosmetic dentistry can lead to a big change in your life as well as giving your self-esteem a big boost. Different cosmetic procedures that can visually enhance the smile are:
Bonding, Bridges, Crowns, Enamel reshaping, Veneers.
Bonding is the term used when a dentist places a tooth colored filling onto the tooth to repair a fractured tooth, cover up a discoloration on a tooth, or close up a small space or gap between two teeth. Bonding is a simple process that is usually completed in one visit, with bonding, an enamel-like material is applied to the surface of a tooth, and then sculpted, hardened, and polished to create a perfect smile.
Bonding can be a great choice in creating the smile you've always wanted. Dr. Sielicki is an experienced dentist, who has helped enhance many beautiful smiles, using the latest cosmetic dentistry techniques including bonding.
Bridges are used to replace one or more teeth. They are permanently fixed to the teeth on either side of the missing tooth.
Bridges are natural in appearance, and if maintained with good oral hygiene, they will last as long as ten years or more. Bridges can reduce your risk of gum disease; help correct some bite issues, even improve your speech and will give you more confidence when you smile.
Fully Restored Lower Arch with Implant Supported Bridge
Lumineers give you a long-lasting white smile, no matter what you eat or drink! Whether the damages have been caused by time, stain-including substances such as coffee, tea and red wine, or by tetracycline staining, natural looking Lumineers correct discoloration without appearing artificial. Lumineers are a permanent whitening solution for those who've hidden their smile for too long.
Crowns cover the entire visible surface of your tooth and add strength, durability and tooth stability. Crowns are made with materials that are indistinguishable from your other teeth, giving you a natural feel and look.
Today's modern technology allows us to have the option to choose between many different crowns. There are numerous types of all porcelain crowns made of different types of materials. Some offer more strength then others. These type would be best for the back teeth that take most of the biting forces. Other types of all porcelain crowns can be more translucent and esthetic for the front teeth. We also have the technology to be able to fabricate a crown in the office in one visit. This eliminates the need for a second appointment and a temporary crown. Together with Dr. Sielicki, you will determine which type is best for you.
Is there a defect in your smile that always draws your eye in the mirror? A chip in a front tooth, some worn edges, or shallow pits or grooves in the tooth enamel are all minor issues, but they do stand in the way of having a perfect smile. If you suffer from one or more of these problems, they can all be fixed using a procedure called enamel reshaping.
Enamel reshaping involves removing a small amount of enamel to improve the appearance of a tooth or to adjust a person's bite. Enamel reshaping adjustments are minor but important procedures that do not cause any long-term damage to teeth. It is performed quickly with no anesthesia necessary.
Teeth enamel discoloration can be caused by staining, aging or chemical damage to teeth. Porcelain veneers can cover up discoloration and are also the strongest way to repair a broken portion of your tooth. Porcelain veneers are placed over the front of the tooth to change the color or shape of the tooth. They are ideal for teeth that are too small, too big, or have uneven surfaces. Porcelain veneers solve such irregularities and create a durable and pleasing smile.
Porcelain veneers are as strong as your own teeth and resist future discoloration and chipping. They make a dramatic, immediate difference to your smile and your self-esteem. A smile can be the most eye-catching feature of the face and with porcelain veneers you can smile with complete confidence.
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Before After
Implants are ideal for replacing missing teeth. Implants are made of titanium and placed directly into your jawbone surgically. Crown, bridge or denture is placed over the implant. The result is a natural looking fixed restoration.
Implants provide you with dental replacements that are both natural looking and very functional and allow you to smile with confidence.
Implant placement on X-ray
X-ray's confirms the implant.
Abutment and crown are all
fitted together.
Implant with a custom
milled titanium abutment
Implant fully restored
with the crown on top
of the abutment
Odyssey soft tissue laser
The Odyssey laser provides comfortable, preventive, and minimally invasive treatment options. The light from the Odyssey diode laser wavelength has been precisely made for soft tissue applications. The light can be focused into a tiny point to do very fine, exact work. It is gentle on soft gum and the heat from the laser also has a sterilization effect.
There are many benefits from the use of soft tissue laser. For instance, it can remove diseased gum tissue to help treat and prevent further gum disease. The laser can be used to desensitize cold sores and small ulcers in the mouth. It is also used to removed frenums (the thick tissue that attaches your lip to your gums that sometimes can leave a large gap between the front teeth), fibroma’s or to improve a “gummy smile” like this example shows.
A custom nightguard provides the best retention and will be the most comfortable because they are custom molded to the exact form and shape of your teeth. Nightguards protect crowns & restorations from Bruxism.
It's normal to clench your jaws when you sleep, but too much of it can cause severe conditions like migraines, chronic headaches, and TMJ pain.
This is why we offer the NTI-tss device to help reduce this type of pain. It is the only FDA-approved dental appliance for preventing headache pain. The NTI-tss device is small, nearly invisible, and removable device that you can wear during sleep. As an option, it may even be fitted to wear all day long. The NTI-tss device is custom-fitted and will help to prevent the tooth surfaces from ever coming into intense contact. This will help to eliminate high intensity clenching and muscular irritation, factors that cause migraine pain, TMJ, and chronic headaches.
Our doctors at Sonoran Dental Design can help you determine what is best for your condition.
Periodontal (gum) disease develops when bacteria attacks the tissues that surround and support the teeth. Luckily, this type of infection can be treated in the early stages with a treatment call scaling and root planning. This involves cleaning the tooth below the gum and smoothing the tooth root, although treatment depends on how far the condition has progressed. Gingivitis is the earliest stage of the disease, where the gums become red, swollen, and bleed easily, whereas Periodontitis – the more advanced stage – entails damage to the gums, bone, and other structures. Should periodontal disease not be treated, you may put yourself at risk for tooth loss.
What causes it? Even for people who brush between their teeth everyday, plaque can sprout up and cling to the teeth and gums. When it is not completely removed, especially around the gumline, the bacteria in plaque will release toxins that cause injury to the gums and underlying bone.
Prevention is key. A good oral hygiene routine at home, such as brushing twice a day and cleaning between teeth once a day with floss or an interdental cleaner, as well as regular dental checkups, can help to detect developing periodontal disease.
Schedule an appointment with one of our dentists if you notice any of the following warning signs (per the American Dental Association):
Gums that bleed easily
Red, swollen or tender gums
Gums that have pulled away from the teeth
Pus between the teeth and gums when the gums are pressed
Persistent teeth that are loose or separating
Any change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite
Any changes in the fit of partial dentures
Adopting good oral hygiene patterns every day will help to reduce the risk of recurring periodontal disease.
Sealants are a safe and painless way of protecting your children's teeth from dental decay. A sealant is a protective plastic coating, which is applied to the biting surfaces of the back teeth. The sealants form a hard shield that keeps food and bacteria from getting into the tiny grooves in the teeth and causing decay.
Sealants are only applied to the back teeth — the molars and premolars — as these are the teeth that have the pits and fissures on their biting surfaces. Some teeth naturally form with deep grooves, and will need to be sealed, others with shallow ones, will not need sealing. The process is usually quick and straight forward, taking only a few minutes per tooth. Sealants are totally pain free, and the teeth do not feel any different afterwards. Good oral hygiene is still an absolute necessity but the sealants reduce tooth decay and therefore reduce the number of fillings your child might need.
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| Chewing surface of a molar before sealant is applied. | The tooth surface is etched with a mild solution to help the sealant adhere. | Chewing surface of a molar protected by a shaded sealant. |
There are different types of whitening products. Together, with Dr. Sielicki, the best whitening product for you will be determined based on the specific needs of your teeth.
There are many causes for tooth discoloration. The most common include aging and consumption of staining substances such as coffee, tea, colas, tobacco, and red wine. During tooth formation consumption of tetracycline, certain antibiotics or excessive fluoride may also cause tooth discoloration.
Whitening is a beaching process that lightens discoloration of teeth enamel. It is safe effective and fast. In just over an hour, your teeth will be dramatically whiter. Whitening is ideal for anyone looking for immediate results. Teeth typically become at least five to eight shades whiter. The convenience of Whitening in comparison to days of wearing trays and gradual whitening makes it the perfect choice for the busy individual.
You should come and see Dr. Sielicki about Whitening and take your first step to feeling good, looking great and
making memorable impression every time you smile.
The KöR Whitening Deep Bleaching™ System by Dr. Rod Kurthy is a proven, permanent whitening system from Evolve® Dental Technologies, Inc. Developed by Dr. Kurthy himself, it yields reliable, consistent results every single time!
Invisalign takes a modern approach to straightening teeth, using a custom-made series of aligners created for you and only you. These aligner trays are made of smooth, comfortable and virtually invisible plastic that you simply wear over your teeth. Wearing the aligners will gradually and gently shift your teeth into place, based on the exact movements your dentist or orthodontist plans out for you. There are no metal brackets to attach and no wires to tighten. You simply pop in a new set if aligners approximately every two weeks, until your treatment is complete and you achieve the confident smile that you've always wanted. The best part about the whole process is that most people won't even know you're straightening your teeth.
Cerec crowns used CAD/CAM technology to fabricate dental restorations. CAD/CAM is an acronym for computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing. Used for decades in the manufacturing industry to produce precision tools, parts and automobiles, CAD/CAM technology has been increasingly incorporated into dentistry over the past 20 plus years.
One of the benefits of the CAD/CAM technology is that it uses metal-free materials to provide patients with ceramic crowns, veneers, onlays, inlays and bridges that are created via this precision technology. Dental CAD/CAM also is used to fabricate abutments for dental implants used to replace missing teeth
Dental CAD/CAM technology is available for dental practices and dental laboratories, enabling dentists and their team (or a laboratory technician) to design restorations on a computer screen. The CAD/CAM computer displays a 3-D custom image of your prepared tooth or teeth obtained by digitally capturing the preparations with an optical scanner.
The 3-D images and the CAD software are used to draw and design the final restoration. Once the final restoration is designed, the crown, inlay, on lay, veneer or bridge is milled from a single block of ceramic material in a milling chamber. The restoration then can be customized with stains and glazes to create a more natural look, before being fired in an oven (similar to ceramics and pottery), and then finished and polished.
One of the advantages of CAD/CAM technology is that in many cases, treatment that used to take multiple visits and numerous injections of anesthetic, can be completed in ONE day with a single appointment, while you wait. This technology not only saves our patients time, it saves them the inconvenience of getting multiple injections and the mental anguish of knowing you have additional appointments with the dentist. This process also eliminates the traditional impressions, the uncomfortable feeling of having large trays in your mouth and the need for a second or even third appointment. Just think, come to the office one time and you can leave with your work completed!
It is important to note that most teeth can be treated with a CAD/CAM restorations. Rarely there are times that based on the patient's particular needs that the use of conventional lab prepared restorations is required, your dentist will determine if a CAD/CAM restoration is among the appropriate treatment options for your particular needs. Come see if your treatment needs can be met with the CAD/CAM Cerec technology.
