Dental Bonding and Porcelain Veneers

I've incuded number of before and after patient pictures of the sort of esthetic work we regularly do. The addition of CEREC technology has allowed me toboth gain more mastery of every aspect of the procedure as the design and construction is no longer dependent solely on some dental lab technician, but it also makes the results happen usually in only one visit.

"What's the difference between dental bonding and porcelain veneers?"
Dental bonding is a tooth colored (composite) resin material that is light activated and done in one visit to our New York practice (little tooth reduction, no anesthesia required). Porcelain veneers can mask dark stains better with a more durable porcelain material. They are very thin veneers of porcelain that are bonded to your teeth. Although this procedure takes two visits to our practice, porcelain laminate/veneers are stronger than dental bondings and less prone to staining.

More information and frequently asked questions about: Dental Bonding Porcelain or Dental Veneers

“I have a space between my two front teeth. How can it be closed?”

There are several ways in which this can be corrected: Dental bonding (one visit); will correct discoloration and shape of teeth. Porcelain laminate/veneers (two visits); will correct discoloration and shape of teeth. Orthodontics; requires multiple visits and cannot correct color or shape of teeth. Again, seek the advice of your dental health professional to choose the procedure that's best for you.

“I need a face lift and some dental work... which should I do first?”

Do the dental treatment first. A good aesthetic dentist will give your face the support it needs so that your lips and cheeks have the proper lift. By doing so, you'll have the required muscle support in your face to its physiological position. That way, when you get a face lift, the final result will look much more natural without that unappealing, “pulled-back” look around your check area.

“My smile is crooked, what can I do about it?”

Although orthodontics is the ideal way for children and young adults to correct this condition, sometimes an alternative using restorative treatment with dental bonding, porcelain veneers or full crowns can make a pleasing result. As an adult, dental bonding or porcelain veneers can achieve aesthetically correct results in two visits or less.

“My crown in the front doesn't match my teeth -- it looks fake. What can be done?”

A skilled aesthetic dentist will not only match the color and contour of the adjacent teeth, but your smile will look just as natural as it did before getting the crown. Check for a highly skilled aesthetic dentist near you if your not happy with your existing crowns. Please visit the American Society for Dental Aesthetics.

“I have a “gummy” smile... can anything be done?”

With the advent of laser dentistry, this can be done very easily and painlessly in most cases. Tissue sculpting (gingivectomy) is an important adjunct to achieving a beautiful, healthy smile.

“Why should I spend a lot of money on a root canal? Why not just pull the tooth?”

Losing a tooth can be the beginning of many more lost teeth. Saving the tooth maintains space, keeps other teeth from shifting, and eliminates the need and cost of a bridge or implant and crown. Although seemingly expensive, it is actually quite cost effective.

“My denture makes me look old and it doesn't fit well. Can anything be done about it?”

With the current technology available today, dentures can be made to both fit well and reshape your face. A skilled aesthetic dentist who understands dentures can give you an instant facelift and a beautiful, natural-looking smile.