When considering cosmetic dentistry and porcelain veneers it is important for you to be diligence with who you are considering treatment. All dentists are not the same and their experience in treating cosmetic cases varies based on their training and number of patients treated. When considering cosmetic dentistry the dentist should be able to show you numerous cases of satisfied patients who have completed treatment. Ask questions about smiles and smile makeovers that are similar to yours. Review before and after photographs of the smiles treated with veneers. Where you have a smile makeover is as important as deciding to have treatment. It is up to you to make the best choice and have the best outcome.
Posts Tagged ‘Smile Makeover’
When considering cosmetic dentistry with Porcelain veneers
Monday, September 28th, 2009Cosmetic dentists promise beautiful smiles but how do you know if they can deliver?
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009A beautiful smile is a big part of our appearance. Cosmetic dentists promise beautiful smiles but how do you know if they can deliver? Any dentist can call themselves a cosmetic dentist but does that mean they are qualified to provide you with the smile makeover you have dreamed about? The cosmetic dentistry field has changed rapidly over the years. A dentist who has not taken post graduate training in cosmetic dentistry may not be current with these advancements. When considering cosmetic dentistry especially with porcelain veneers, look for training from well known graduate programs such as the Aesthetic Institute at New York University. Our office is prepared to meet your cosmetic dentistry needs and not only have Drs. Lerner and Lemongello completed postgraduate training they teach at these institutes as well, lecturing nationally and internationally on diverse cosmetic dentistry topics. Our patients understand what to look for when considering cosmetic dentistry.
Porcelain veneers.
Thursday, September 17th, 2009Porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin pieces of custom fabricated porcelain used to restore teeth. Porcelain veneers are very durable once bonded to the tooth and can be used for a variety of situations. One of their advantages are they do not require as much tooth reduction as many other restorative options such as crowns. Porcelain veneers allow the clinician the ability to be minimally invasive and preserve significant amounts of tooth structure. Typical uses for porcelain veneers are to restore a tooth to health. If a tooth has been treated with a number of small fillings a porcelain veneer can be use to provide a more predictable long term restorative solution. Porcelain veneers can also be use to restore worn teeth. Most people are familiar with the use of porcelain veneers for smile makeovers but porcelain veneers are a very versatile form of restoration for a tooth.
Smile Makeover treating only 4 teeth
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009Today we started a smile makeover treating only 4 teeth. Initially the patient’s main concern was his crooked front teeth and was interested in porcelain veneers. When we discussed his treatment options he realized that other than being crooked most of his teeth were attractive. We discussed improving his smile with Invisalign first, whitening and porcelain veneers if needed. Once his teeth were straight all that remained to improve his smile was 4 porcelain veneers placed on his upper front teeth to correct worn edges and replace old bonded fillings. The temporary veneers were placed and shaped to act as the blue print and create a beautiful smile. In two weeks he will return for placement of the final porcelain veneers.
How many teeth does it take to improve a smile?
Thursday, June 4th, 2009A new patient was seen in the office today to discuss how many teeth would need to be treated to improve her smile. How many teeth does it take to improve a smile? This is a good question. The answer depends on your goals for improvement and how many teeth show in your smile. Often, we see patients who think all they need to treat is the 4 or maybe 6 front teeth to improve their smile. In some cases this is true but the majority of the time it is 10 to 12 teeth that need treatment. The best way to judge this is with a photograph taken with a big smile. When you look at the photograph take a close look. Usually up to 10 teeth show in a smile not just 4 or 6. If your goal is to improve the color of your teeth than all the teeth visible must be treated or the difference in color will be obvious and look artificial. Treating 4 or 6 teeth will actually make it look worse because now the front and side teeth will not match at all. There are some exceptions especially if you are happy with the overall color of your teeth. If just the front teeth are chipped or out of alignment than 4 teeth might be all that is needed to give you the beautiful smile you hoped for. Our office is ready to see you for a consultation and discuss your options whatever your treatment needs are.
Smile Makeover’s in 4 Days
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009Our patients are amazed at how fast a Smile Makeover can be achieved. Normally, under most conditions this process involves two appointments from start to finish and is completed in approximately 2 weeks. But what if your schedule is so demanding that 2 weeks may not be possible? If this is your situation we can complete a smile makeover in 4 days. This sounds impossible but it isn’t. Our master ceramist is able to pre-schedule with us to complete your smile makeover in 4 days. The same beautiful results achieved in 2 weeks can be yours in a weekend. So if you think that you just don’t have the time to have a new smile, think again. Our office team is able to coordinate everything necessary for you to have the beautiful smile you always wanted in our comfortable office.
Each Smile Makeover begins with a vision
Thursday, April 30th, 2009Each Smile Makeover begins with a vision. Usually it is the patient’s goal of a healthy beautiful smile. We listen and with this information we make the vision a reality. Our vision for every new smile is to ensure an experience and end result that exceeds expectation.
Patient from Germany receives Smile Makeover
Monday, March 23rd, 2009Patient from Germany receives smile makeover. We often see in the news how Americans are traveling abroad for cosmetic procedures. What we don’t hear about is how often patients travel here. The United States is still considered by many to be the premier destination for medical procedures. This is certainly true for Cosmetic dentistry. The United States leads the world in Smile Makeovers. Today our patient traveled from Germany to receive his dental treatment. He received porcelain crowns and porcelain veneers to correct his bite and improve the appearance of his teeth. He was amazed at how easy it all went. Fortunately, for most of us we don’t need to travel far to receive world class dental care.
Porcelain Veneers for bottom teeth
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009Most patients interested in improving their smile usually focus on the top front teeth. However, your smile is made up of more than just your front teeth. When you smile you often show many teeth on the side. Sometimes you can show teeth all the way to the back of your mouth. How about your bottom front teeth? Did you know that when you laugh and speak your bottom front teeth show too? Today we completed porcelain veneers for our patient on her bottom front teeth. Look in the mirror. Take a look at those bottom front teeth. Often these teeth show years of age, chipping and wear usually more so than your top front teeth. When completing a smile makeover we often need to consider restoring not only the top teeth with porcelain veneers but the bottom teeth as well.
Restoring Smiles for Victims of Domestic Violence
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009Today we restored the smile of a young women from Altemont Springs, Florida with a troubled past. As a young women she became involved in an abusive relationship. With the help of those around her she has now moved on from this unfortunate situation and is getting her life back on track. However, when this pretty 26 year old looks in the mirror she is still reminded of the scars of the past having lost her front teeth from the physical abuse. Today her life has changed and she can smile again with confidence. Today she completed her Smile Makeover with all porcelain bridges. Now when whe looks in the mirror she sees the pretty young women she is both inside and out. With the help of the American Acedemy of Cosmetc Dentisry and the Give Back a Smile Foundation, Adrian Jurim from Jurim Dental Studios in New York and Dr. Lerner and Dr. Lemongello she can smile again. It is very fulfilling creating such beautiful smiles and changing lives.
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