Teeth Whitening vs. Porcelain Veneers
Brightening the shade of your teeth can be one of the fastest and easiest ways to enhance the overall appearance of your smile. Both teeth whitening and porcelain veneers procedures can effectively lighten the shade of your teeth and eliminate stains for a more vibrant, radiant smile. At Scottsdale Smile Center, our bleaching and teeth whitening treatments involve the use of fitted trays and a professional grade whitening gel that you can wear as you sleep. Most patients see significant […]
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How Long do Porcelain Veneers Last?
When properly cared for, high-quality porcelain veneers can last decades. While many dental veneers are made from a durable porcelain material, there are a number of additional factors that can influence the lifespan of your veneers, including: Type of veneer Quality of the laboratory in which the veneer is made Skill of the ceramist Bonding method Skill and experience of your cosmetic dentist Patients who are prone to clenching or grinding their teeth may consider wearing a night guard to […]
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When Should I Consider Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers can conceal a wide range of common cosmetic concerns pertaining to one’s smile. If you have stains, tooth discoloration, chips, cracks, gaps, or broken teeth, Dr. Jonathan Coombs and Dr. Don Chiappetti can cover these perceived imperfections with thin layers of durable porcelain for results that both look and feel natural. In some cases, porcelain veneers can also be used to improve the appearance of mild tooth misalignment. Prospective patients with severely damaged and/or misaligned teeth may not […]
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How Do CEREC® Crowns And Lab-Made Crowns Differ?
Dental crowns can be a very effective method of restoring form and function to teeth that have been compromised by cracks, large cavities, or root canal therapy. Traditionally, patients would visit the dentist’s office to have an impression taken of the affected tooth. Then they would wait a number of weeks for the crown to be manufactured at an outside laboratory before returning to the dentist’s office to have their crown secured into place. With state-of-the-art CEREC® technology, however, this […]
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How Long Do CEREC® Crowns Last?
Dental crowns can often be an excellent solution for individuals wishing to restore form and function to their teeth while also improving the appearance of their smile. At Scottsdale Smile Center, our experienced dentists – Dr. Jonathan Coombs and Dr. Don Chiappetti – often utilize advanced CEREC® technology to custom-create dental crowns to match the size, shape, and color of our patients’ natural teeth. With the one-of-a-kind CEREC® system, Drs. Chiappetti and Coombs can design, fabricate, and secure your customized […]
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