Common Cosmetic Dental Problems
Chipped teeth
Chipped teeth can be painful and embarrassing. Over time chips leave your teeth exposed and can stain. They can also lead to decay and further damage. Sharp chips can damage the soft tissue- lips, chicks, and tongue and lead to infection.Tooth grinding or clenching, ice chewing, accidents or trauma to your teeth, tongue or lip rings are just a few of the causes.
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Chipped teeth can be repaired predictably. Two of the options are dental bondings and porcelain veneers. The best solution will depend on the condition of your teeth and the size of the chip.
Missing teeth
If you are missing a front tooth, you are probably very aware and eager to replace it so you can restore the beauty of your smile Missing tooth is necessary to be replaced even if the gap is not visible. Untreated they can lead to more serious dental problems such as:- Shifting of the adjacent teeth in order to fill the gap
- Tooth decay and loss
- Gum and bone shrinkage
- Gum and periodontal disease
- A prematurely aged facial profile and jaw line if you have multiple missing teeth
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There are many options available now to restore missing teeth – implants, bridges, partials, dentures. The best one is determined for you individual situation, based on the bone support, integrity of the rest of your teeth, general health, and dental condition. You can learn more about your solution for missing teeth during your dental visit. Please contact us today to schedule your free initial consultation.
Gap between the teeth
Gaps between the teeth are usually cosmetic concerns for most of the people. They can also affect your speech and cause discomfort when you chew. Gaps or open contacts can trap food which leads to tooth decay and gum irritation.Gaps can be closed with Orthodontic treatment. Dr. Dara and her team offer many solutions depending on your cosmetic dental goals. If your teeth are in good alignment, we can fill the gaps with dental bonding. Gaps can be covered with porcelain veneers or porcelain crowns can be used. Porcelain is very durable, long lasting, and color stable. Porcelain veneers and crowns allow us to reshape teeth, adding length or width. When complete, the teeth are stronger and appear and feel entirely natural.
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Please contact us today to schedule your free cosmetic consultation and find out which solution will work best for you.
Discolored teeth
Discoloration can be on the surface of the tooth and easy to remove, or deeply incorporated and therefore harder to correct. Most of the food and drink pigmentations (coffee, tea, red wine, blueberries, etc.) can be remove by daily brushing or professional cleaning in the dental office. Deeper stains are often caused by medications or trauma. Deepest of all are the stains caused during childhood while the teeth are developing. Tetracycline given to children in their early age can cause very deep and intense discoloration. Deep stains can be result of aging, genetics, bad habits (tobacco use), excessive fluoride, metal restorations, endodontic therapy, tooth erosion, disease or malnutrition at the time of teeth formation. |
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Fortunately, stains can be removed with a safe and simple tooth whitening procedure. If the teeth do not respond to whitening than other treatments such as bonding, porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns can be applied.
If you are in the area of Alhambra or Pasadena and would like to know more about smile makeover or how a small change can give you a great cosmetic improvement, please contact us to schedule your free initial exam. Dr. Dara offers many solutions for most of the cosmetic dental problems and she will help you find the right one for you.
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