Porcelain dental veneers are placed over the front of teeth that have been marred by cosmetic imperfections. This can include gaps, irregular tooth sizes, crooked presentation, and similar types of minor malocclusion. It can also include structural issues such as chips and cracks, or strictly cosmetic issues like deep stains. Once placed over the front …
The fastest way to whiten your teeth will be dependent on what type of stains you are addressing. If your stains are topical, such as those caused by foods and beverages, an in-office tooth whitening treatment will likely be the fastest. If your stains are deep, embedded underneath the enamel, dental bonding may be the …
As more and more people get the COVID vaccine, opportunities to be around others without a mask increase. But when the mask is off, what do your teeth look like? This may not have been a consideration for the past several months. It might be time to think about it now. Stained Teeth Surface stains …
Have you had a bad experience with a dentist? Maybe it was painful. Maybe it was frightening. Maybe it was just awful in general. But if a bad experience has kept you from maintaining routine dental visits or seeking desirable cosmetic services, now is the time to start considering sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry is exactly …
Can brushing teeth get rid of cavities? No, it cannot. It can help prevent future cavities from forming, though. When you brush your teeth, you remove plaque, bacteria, and particulate that have accumulated since your last brushing. When left in place, these things can quickly cause tooth decay and lead to cavities, making it important …
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Dental crowns are placed over teeth that have been weakened through trauma, infection, or severe decay. Also known as “caps,” crowns may be used to replace missing teeth as a restoration for dental implants and bridges. They may also be used to secure a dental bridge without harming adjacent teeth. Placing dental crowns takes two …
Dental veneers, also known as porcelain veneers, are placed over the front of teeth that have been impacted by cosmetic issues such as chips, crooked presentation, and severe staining. Sized, shaped, and colored to look and feel just like natural teeth, dental veneers fit seamlessly into the smile. And, because they are both stain-resistant and …
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Dr. Nathan Tenney is pleased to offer a comprehensive range of general and family dentistry services, including services designed to meet the needs of children. In addition, Dr. Tenney offers cosmetic dentistry services, specialty dentistry services including sleep apnea treatment, and even options to help quell anxiety in nervous patients. Ready to learn more? Contact …
Instant orthodontics typically refers to the correction of minor malocclusion with porcelain veneers. While not truly “instant,” addressing cosmetic bite irregularities with dental veneers is significantly faster than traditional orthodontics, often being able to completely transform a smile in as few as three weeks. Porcelain veneers are placed over the front of teeth that are …
