Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist discusses how to choose a cosmetic dentist in detail. Starting with the initial search process and proceeding to selection of the actual cosmetic dentist and discussion and evaluation of various dental procedures that are appropriate. Many cosmetic dentistry and family dentistry procedures and events are discussed in detail.
BELLEVUE COSMETIC DENTIST PROMOTES SMILE PROTECTION WITH NIGHT GUARDS
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentists at Brookside Dental in Bellevue, WA, recommend the purchase and use of a night guard in some instances when we place new front porcelain veneers to protect them and preserve the new smile. What is the reason or reasons that a night guard should be used? The night guard, or bite guard, is a custom fit plastic shield that can protect your teeth in several ways.
Generally, nightguards are recommended by by your Bellevue Dentist for a variety of dentistry problems. Bruxism, which can be grinding or clenching of the teeth, is a destructive habit that can cause damage either to the teeth, their supporting bone or the jaw joint. Bruxism can wear the teeth down, cause pain in the jaw joints or loosen the teeth by destroying the supporting bone. The night guard helps to control these problems related to bruxism by distributing the biting forces more evenly around the mouth. Additionally, the night guard acts as a physical barrier to any potential direct friction between upper and lower teeth.
The bite guard can help stabilize loose teeth to some extent. It places the teeth at rest by distributing the forces evenly on the bite, rather than on individual teeth. This can allow any loose teeth to stabilize because they are not be moved on a continuous basis by adjacent teeth. Bite adjustment may have to be made to allow the teeth to function harmoniously. The night guard can aid in the process of bite adjustment and help in the maintenance of the final achieved bite position and arrangement.
As mentioned above, we recommend the use of a bite guard appliance in some instances when we place new anterior veneers to protect them and preserve the appearance of the new beautiful smile. Also, adjustments may be needed to an existing night guard when the patient has any major dentistry performed such as the placement of new crowns or tooth contouring. Generally, these adjustments are fairly minor and are easily made.
When first beginning to use a night guard, the patient may notice more saliva in their saliva, their speech may be temporarily slurred and it may take a little longer to fall asleep. These annoyances will pass quickly. In fact, the patient may notice that their jaw muscles will begin to feel more relaxed which will help them rest and sleep more easily. After adjusting to the night guard, many of our patients say, "I can't sleep without my night guard."
CARE OF BELLEVUE DENTIST NIGHT GUARDS
You should inspect your night guard on a regular basis for flaws or cracks. After wearing the night guard for some period of time, shiny spots or wear grooves on the biting surface may appear. Usually, these are just normal wear marks. However, they should be evaluated regularly at the time of your regular dental appointments to prevent any potential problems such as a broken night guard. In some situations, a new appliance will have to be made for the patient, but in other situations the night guard can be repaired.
The night guard can be cleaned on a regular basis each morning after wearing by brushing it with your toothbrush and toothpaste. It does not have to be stored in any special solution. However, storage of the night guard in the special box that it comes in will help protect it from accidental breakage as well as from their small children and pets. Yes, you wouldn't believe how many people tell us that their dog ate their night guards or broke them. In the office, we can clean the night guard ultrasonically to remove any tartar that has accumulated and inspect it thoroughly to determine if it needs any adjustments.
The following article is reproduced without any alterations from the Woman Dentist Journal 2009. The author of the original article is Joanne Oppenheim, DDS, a pediatric dentist in Illinois. As Bellevue Dentists we do not normally print other peoples' articles, but this discussion of stem cells harvested from baby teeth is something of very high interest for later health of an individual. As the article points out, stem cells may be taken from baby teeth and preserved for many years for potential use to cure a disease as children age and grow older.
January 10, 2009
My interest in stem cell preservation and research began about 12 years ago when I was pregnant with my daughter. I remember reading an article about saving the cells from the umbilical cord after the birth of the child for research. A week before my due date, I picked up the kit from a hospital and told my doctor about my wishes to preserve the umbilical cord stem cells for my daughter. To my surprise, my obstetrician had never done this procedure before. I quickly realized that this would be a learning experience for all! While still in the delivery room just after my daughter was born, I explained to the doctor what to do with the cord blood.
Since that time, much has changed. I would venture to guess that almost anyone who is pregnant or has had a baby recently has heard about cord blood banking. And since the birth of my daughter, my nieces and nephews have had their cord blood saved as an insurance policy for their future.
In the spring of 2008, I read an article about preserving the stem cells from baby teeth. My first thought was that it was a waste having all of my children's teeth sent to the tooth fairy instead of to StemSave. During the annual American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry meeting in May, I spoke with the people at the StemSave table. They were doing the same thing with baby teeth as the people 12 years ago were doing with the cord blood.
The value of stem cells in the curing of so many of the deadliest diseases is much better understood today. If we can save the stem cells from baby teeth, it is like receiving another opportunity for the people who did not save their babies' cord blood.
The more I've come to learn about stem cells, the more I realize the potential benefits to people. I like to think that since we've learned that very powerful stem cells exist in teeth, we dentists are on the frontlines of this emerging medicine. When I think of the potential of thousands of teeth that are discarded as medical waste, I realize that patients and parents of patients should be given the opportunity to decide if they want to hang on to those stem cells.
All of the parents of our patients who will soon be losing teeth — whether naturally or for orthodontic reasons — receive the pamphlet on StemSave. The parents decide if this is something they would be interested in. It's a very personal decision, and I like to offer families all of the facts so they can make an informed decision. I recommend going to the Web site, but if they have any questions, they are welcome to call me.
Once parents choose to save their child's baby teeth, we explain to the child that we will give them a special tooth box and the tooth fairy will still come to their house. There is so much emotion and nostalgia associated with losing baby teeth. While parents may want to take the traditional under-the-pillow route with the first tooth, we try to create a new sense of excitement with sending the tooth off to StemSave. We encourage the child to draw a picture or write a note to let the tooth fairy know where the tooth is and that we only need the stuff on the inside and she can take the stuff on the outside!
When a child comes in for the extraction of a tooth, nothing is different for me. It's the parents' responsibility to preregister withStemSave. They handle the transaction directly with StemSave so I don't have any additional paperwork. When the child sits in the chair for the extraction, the parents have already set up their account with StemSave. Prior to the appointment, StemSave will send a personalized transport kit for the child to my office. The transport kit is ingeniously simple to use. After I extract the tooth, I just drop it into a vial which is marked for that patient. The vial has nutrients that keep the tooth intact. It is placed in the kit, which is designed to induce hypothermia in the tooth without the use of frozen gel packs, so the stem cells are protected during transport to StemSave's lab. After recovering and securing the tooth in the kit, we notify StemSave and they arrange for UPS pickup, and the kit is delivered to their lab for processing.
Our hopes are that these teeth are never needed. Unfortunately, we cannot know who will have medical problems in the future and will need their stem cells for a cure. Whoever would have thought that your baby teeth could save your life?
Sources of Dental Stem Cells
In a child, the most accessible stem cells are from the oral cavity. For deciduous teeth, the best candidates are moderately resorbed canine and incisors with the presence of healthy pulp. In children, other sources of easily accessible stem cells are supernumerary teeth, mesodens, over-retained deciduous teeth associated with congenitally missing permanent teeth, and prophylactically removed deciduous molars for orthodontic indications.
Conceptually, dental stem cells have the potential to differentiate into neural cell lineages. Recently, investigators have discovered a unique type of stem cell in the dental pulp of deciduous teeth. Stem cells from deciduous teeth, which are formed during the sixth week of human development, behave differently than other adult stem cells. These immature stem cells are capable of extensive proliferation and differentiation, which make them an important resource of stem cells for the regeneration and repair of craniofacial defects, tooth loss, and bone regeneration. However, a number of recent studies show that stem cells from teeth may be manipulated to grow into cell types of a completely different tissue. This ability is called transdifferentiation or plasticity, and different types of adult stem cells have varying degrees of plasticity. Given their ability to produce and secrete neurotrophic factors, dental stem cells may also be beneficial for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and the repair of motoneurons following injury. Indeed, dental stem cells from deciduous teeth have been induced to express neural markers such as nestin. The expression of neural markers in dental stem cells stimulates the imagination for their potential use in neural regeneration such as in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The potential of dental stem cells in both dental and non-dental regeneration continues to be further explored by researchers. Dental stem cells that have been isolated to date, either from deciduous teeth or permanent teeth, are considered non-embryonic or adult stem cells.
Courtesy of Dr. Mao
Stem cells recovered from dental pulp can differentiate into bone, cartilage, and adipose cells in vitro (outside the body).
Courtesy of Dr. Mao
A unique property of stem cells is that they are able to proliferate in vitro in a cell culture medium.
For more information on StemSave and details on how to join StemSave's nationwide network of dentists, log onto www.StemSave.com.
BELLEVUE DENTIST SAYS BEAUTIFUL SMILES ARE IMPORTANT
A BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND YOUR TEETH ARE NOTICED IMMEDIATELY WHEN YOU MEET NEW PEOPLE!
THIS BEAUTIFUL SMILE IS NOTICED IMMEDIATELY.This Patient of Dr Cindy Pauley has had an already attractive smile enhanced by cosmetic dentistry procedures.
BEAUTIFUL SMILES NOTICED FIRST
Beautiful Teeth and a Radiant Smile are usually among the first things noticed when you meet a new person. However, there is a difference between what men observed first and what women view initially about a person.Also, it depends on whether women or men are being observed and whether or not they are being observed by the same sex or the opposite sex. Men and women have different perceptions of the face, head, teeth, and smile along with the body and they perceive the same and opposite sexes differently. According to a recent study by the Baluke Dental Studios and published in Gallery Dental Smile Designs by Patient News Publishing 2009, teeth and smiles may be viewed and perceived somewhat differently by men and women.However, there is no doubt that these are very important in terms of how a first impression is made.This is the most recent information available regarding how teeth and smiles are perceived by people.From this information you can draw your own conclusions as to how important you think these things are upon initial contact with new people.
Smiles and Teeth for Women were very important when encountering a new person and they were the second items noticed by men.Somewhat surprisingly it was the eyes of women that were noticed first by men according to the Dental Studios Survey. The eyes and smile accounted for 64% of women’s features that are initially noticed by men.Those things noticed next by men about women were the body, clothing, hair and lastly a variety of other things combined. The percentages of what men noticed first about women according to the Dental Studios Study are indicated below:
THINGS NOTICED FIRST ABOUT WOMEN
EYES – 39%
SMILE – 25%
BODY – 14%
CLOTHING – 12%
HAIR – 3%
OTHER – 7%
MEN have their Teeth and Smile noticed first by women according to the survey.Among women surveyed, 40% noticed a man’s smile first.Eyes were the second things about men that were noticed by women.Together, the eyes and teeth accounted for 75% of the features that women notice first about men.These first two things were followed in order by the clothing, hair and body (these two were tied) and followed by other things combined. The percentages of what women noticed first about men in the Dental Studios Survey are indicated below:
THINGS NOTICED FIRST ABOUT MEN
SMILE – 40%
EYES – 35%
CLOTHING – 11%
BODY – 4%
HAIR – 4%
OTHER – 7%
It was not surprising that a person’s teeth and smile ranked so high in the survey with both women and men. It is certainly one of the first things that people see when they encounter a new person or acquaintance. I think most people quickly notice a beautiful or handsome smile and also they notice a very poor smile. A poor smile is greatly accented if there are missing, cracked, broken, crooked or discolored teeth.A very poor smile can imply many things to a new person at an initial meeting, most of which are not good.On the other hand, if you have an unsatisfactory smile or teeth that are not in optimal condition, you should visit your Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist, because there are many modern dental techniques such as porcelain veneers and crowns can be used to create a smile that is very attractive. In the case of missing teeth, porcelain crowns placed on dental implants are a perfect solution to an attractive smile.Individual teeth that are crooked do not need full orthodontia and can be part of a beautiful smile using limited cosmetic tooth movement of the individual tooth or teeth that are not straight.Cracked and broken teeth can be repaired with dental bonding and composite tooth-colored fillings.Front teeth often have unattractive spaces between the called diastemas, which can be altered with either porcelain veneers or tooth-colored composite fillings.Often, an ordinary smile can be made beautiful simply by having your teeth bleached by your cosmetic dentist.In the case of a “gummy” smile, simple gum surgery with a laser can be accomplished with wonderful results and almost no pain even without anesthesia.At Brookside Dental in Bellevue, WA, we are dedicated to giving people beautiful and handsome smiles that are durable as well as attractive. Dr Cynthia Pauley and Dr Patricia Pauley provide excellent high quality family and cosmetic dental services in the Bellevue, WA, and Seattle, WA, metropolitan areas.
Bellevue Dentist Discusses Periodontal Disease Correlation with Cardiovascular Disease
Periodontal Disease (gum disease) has been demonstrated to have a strong relationship to cardiovascular disease with an increased prevalence of coronary artery disease in patients with serious gum disease. Several studies have indicated a very strong link between the presence of these two diseases in a patient. Atherosclerosis, exhibiting an increased thickness in the carotid artery wall, which can lead to cardiovascular disease also has often been reported in people with cardiovascular disease. In our Bellevue Dentist Office, we encourage patients with periodontal problems to actively keep up their treatments on a regular basis. According to American Dental Association guidelines, any patient with gum disease needs to be seem multiple times per year on a periodontal maintenance regime.
It should be pointed out that although various studies suggest that there is a strong correlation among people with a history of periodontal disease toward a higher risk for cardiovascular disease, there is not any clear evidence of a causative role between these two disease conditions. However, because of the high correlation and relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease, known cardiovascular patients should optimize their periodontal care. There are different options that may be useful in correcting periodontal disease, including regular visits to a dental hygienist, such as our Bellevue Dentistry hygienists, to have periodontal scaling and root planning performed and in some cases to have pharmacological therapy performed. Inflammation is believed to be a major factor related to both periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.Pharmacologic therapy can be effective in treating periodontal disease because it is a bacterially induced chronic inflammatory disease. The progression of periodontal disease depends on a variety things, including environmental and genetic factors. Additional factors that have an influence on these two diseases include smoking, diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, major depression, physical inactivity, older age, male gender, and family history of disease. Moderate to severe forms of periodontitis are associated with increased systemic inflammation, which can be present from the very early stages of atherosclerosis and can continue to play a role in subsequent cardiovascular complications. Consequently, the incidence of cardiovascular events, such as myocardial infarction, is increased in the presence of chronic inflammatory conditions, including peridontal disease. Bacterial infection also may be another direct link between periodontal and cardiovascular diseases, because the same species of gram-negative anaerobic bacteria that are found in periodontally diseased pockets around the teeth are the same as those found in atherosclerotic plaques in arteries.
Regular visits to your dentist can help prevent and control periodontal disease. People without periodontal disease should visit their dentist twice a year for check ups and routine tooth cleanings. If periodontal disease is detected, then dental visits will be need to made once every 4-months to control the disease. In advanced cases of gum disease, it may be necessary to visit your dentist every 3-months.For patients with advanced periodontal disease, their care might require being under the partial or total supervision of specialist called a periodontist rather than just a general dentist.In our Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Office, we often have patients with advanced periodontal disease alternate their visits between our office twice per year with visits to a specialist periodontist twice per year.
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentists, Dr Cynthia Pauley and Dr Patricia Pauley, were featured recently on the cover photo and in a six-page article in the national magazine "DOCTOR OF DENTISTRY'. Following is a summary of that article which appeared in Seattle/Western Washington Edition of the magazine.
The Bellevue Dentistteam at Brookside Dental is a rare family-run practice dedicated to general and cosmetic dentistry and to meeting the needs of every patient with genuine care and excellence. Dr Patricia Pauley and her daughter, Dr Cynthia Pauley, are the only mother-and-daughter dentist team in the Pacific Northwest. These ladies offer more than excellent dentistry, because they provide a level of service and genuineness that makes patients want to visit more frequently.
MEET THE DOCTORS
This Bellevue Dentist team began back in 1974, when Dr Pat, who was a school teacher, was accepted into the University of Washington Dental School, which was the second year that women were taken into the program. After graduation, she ventured out on her own near Overlake Hospital, Bellevue, Washington. Later she changed to her current location when her daughter, Dr Cindy, was nearing graduation from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. "We hired an architect and remodeled our office to accommodate two dentists. Since then, we've remodeled the office three times with both patient and staff comfort in mind." An integral part of the team is Dr Gil Pauley, who is Dr Pat's husband. After he retired from the University of Washington, he joined the dental office "just to be helpful, here and there." Ten years later, he does the office management and operations--from website enhancement to patient photography, screening new job candidates to managing health and retirement plans, which is part of the success seen at the Pauley Family Bellevue Dentists Office. Dr Cindy says of her father, "I used to think that some of the technology and updates he brought to the office were excessive. Now, I can't imagine our office without all he's implemented." The next hardworking Dr Pauley at Brookside Dental is Dr Cindy Pauley, whose demanding schedule rivals her parents. She's been married to Dr Brian Cave for nine years. He is a dentist that has his own practice in Edmonds, Washington. "I have a great husband and great parents," says Dr Cindy. Her boys are her passion where being a good mom has taken over much of her life in the last five years. She goes on to say, "The support I have allows me to give back to the community, work a full schedule and have some time for myself. I can do all of this because of my support system." She loves to play tennis, swim and is an avid reader. "We all try very hard to live a balanced life, having time with the boys, time for some fun and exercise. Since we're all passionate and immersed in dentistry, it's good to have other interests to discuss."
THE BEGINNING OF A DENTIST
Dr Cindy followed in the footsteps of her mother at a young age. "I was 9 years old when Dr Pat began at the University of Washington Dental School. I walked the halls of that dental school until I was 13 years old, and remember being in the lab with her, playing with wax models while she worked and studied. I had a sense of the dental school environment and I worked summers in her office. I suppose dentistry as a career path just came naturally to me."
CREATING A GREAT ATMOSPHERE
When Dr Pat and Dr Cindy use warm and friendly words to describe their patients and peers, you know you're dealing with two very sincere and genuine people. There is no mistaking that their passion for people and dentistry has led them to a place where there desire is to provide excellent dental care beginning at the moment a patient first walks through the door of Brookside Dental. The front office staff is amazing and greet patients warmly. The comfortable lobby and reception area which is full of inviting, over sized, soft chairs, is the first phase of great care. "The home-grown multicolored dahlias amaze patients during the summer and fall months. We installed a fireplace for added coziness in the winter time." Assistants and hygienists do not call out names, but instead join the patients in the lobby with a personal greeting before taking them back to an operatory. Patients are never left alone and each operatory has a handmade blanket for a cozy touch. There is plenty of comfort for both adults and children. One room is dedicated to children's dentistry where the room is filled with stuffed animals, balloons and toys. "The kid's room is great, and we believe it encourages the whole family to feel at ease," says Dr Cindy. Practicing excellent dentistry is first and foremost, but their focus on patient relationships and service to the whole person--both physically and emotionally--is of the utmost importance. "Great dentistry is first and you have to give patients a reason to stay with you as their dentist. That is why you take care of the whole person.
ONE BIG HAPPY TEAM
Great customer service starts with a healthy office environment, which is created by happy employees. "We're a close team and we want this office to be a happy place, because we make a great investment in our staff." Patients notice this happy and cohesive atmosphere among the staff and doctors. We understand that people's lives change, but it is very heartbreaking when one of our staff move. However, we are always thrilled to welcome any new staff members as part of our team. Every day begins with a morning huddle to go over the up coming day's events and what to expect. That may be typical of many dental offices, but what's not typical is the evening roundup. Dentistry is an exhausting job, so pointing out individual strengths and team accomplishments is personally supportive and a great way to finish the day. It is nice to look back on the day and pat the backs of teammates for a job well done.
MARKETING SUCCESS
Their philosophy on marketing is simple. Our best marketers are our staff and patients. Our cosmetic dentistry website is great and very helpful also and brings in about 20% of our new patients. Additionally, being involved in the community has yielded a certain amount publicity for us in the newspapers, magazines, and television, which is wonderful, but these are not a marketing focus for us. They are a by-product that results from a job well done. At one point, we were experiencing a flood of new patients. We decided to fall back and limit the number of new patients that we would accept for a short time to make sure that we were able to take care of our existing patients in the manner that would give them excellent dental care. If we continue to take care of our core patients and do quality dentistry, we will continue to see many of their friends, relatives and associates as new patients. We have some patients that have been with us for decades--in fact Dr Pat's first two patients from 28 years ago are still with her. We try to find the positives to make people feel good about maintaining good oral health and hygiene. It is these positives that keep our patients coming back. This is the way to close the back door, so that people stay with you and not by the use of negatives and fears. Being the first mother-daughter dentist team in the area and having worked together for 18 years has given them a good deal of attention and recognition. They have given much back to the community and to the dental profession. Dr Cindy served four years as a committee member and then as Chairperson for the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference and currently serves as an officer on the Executive Council of the Seattle King Count Dental Society. she also taught restorative dentistry at the University of Washington School of Dentistry for 12 years and was twice selected by the students as the outstanding dental instructor. Dr Pat has served a delegate to the Washington State Dental Association and for several years was a member and Chairperson of the Foundation Board of Lake Washington Technical College, where she was instrumental in inception and formation of the Lake Washington Dental Hygiene School. Because of the dedication of Dr Cindy and Dr Pat to their community and to the dental profession, they received the prestigious 2005 Small Business of the Year Award from the Western Washington Better Business Bureau, as well as recently being given an A+ rating by this organization.
The first toothbrush used by ancients was the “chew stick” a pencil size twig with one end frayed to a soft fibrous like brush. Chew sticks were initially rubbed against the teeth with no toothpaste, and have been found in Egyptian tombs dating to 3000 BC and back to 3500 BC, where Babylonians also used “chewing sticks”.Additionally, there is mention of primitive toothpicks being chewed to clean the teeth and mouth in ancient Rome and Greece. Toothpicks matured into the chew stick which was about the size of a modern pencil. One end was chewed to soften it into a brush-like fiber, while the opposite end was pointed and used to pick food and debris from between the teeth. The twigs were chosen from aromatic trees that had the ability to clean and freshen the mouth.
Chew sticks are still used in some parts of the world. Many African tribes fray twigs from special trees. The American Dental Assoc discovered that frayed sticks often serve as tooth brushes for people living in remote areas of the United States, and can be every bit as effective as a modern toothbrush. They reported on one elderly man living in Louisiana who had used frayed elm sticks all his life and had plaque free teeth and healthy gums. Now that is truly amazing in the modern era.
The first bristle toothbrush, similar to those used today, had its origin in China around 1498. The bristles were taken from the backs of hog necks living in the cold climates of Siberia and China (cold weather causes them to grow bristles) and fastened them to handles made of bamboo or bone. Traders to the Orient introduced this brush to the Europeans, who found the hog bristles too firm and uncomfortable.At that time those Europeans who did brush their teeth, which wasn’t a common thing, preferred horsehair toothbrushes.
The father of modern dentistry is Dr Pierre Fauchard, who in his 1793 dental textbook was critical of the ineffectiveness of horsehair bristles and of the large proportion of Europe that didn’t use any kind of tooth cleaning device at all.Dr Fauchard recommended daily rubbing of the teeth with a piece of natural sponge. Other animal hair used in toothbrushes included badger hair, but many preferred to pick their teeth clean with a stiff quill or feather, while some had a brass toothpick. The metal toothpicks were less of a human health hazard than the natural hairbrushes. Once Louis Pasteur discussed his theory on germs, the dental profession realized that all animal hair retains moisture, which promotes fungal and bacterial growth. But the ultimate solution didn’t arrive until 1938, when nylon bristle brushes were invented in the USA. Dupont de Nemours placed “Doctor West’s Miracle Toothbrush”, on sale as the first nylon February 24, 1938.Today we have all types of toothbrushes for every occasion: electric, travel, baby, and pet toothbrushes.
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentistry is an excellent way to create an Extreme Makeover Smile. Changing and improving your smile is one of the easiest methods to improve your overall appearance. A great smile not only looks great but also makes you feel more confident.Cosmetic Dentistry may be able to Help You at Work and in Your Personal Life. A recent study by the Baluke Dental Studios and published in Gallery Dental Smile Designs by Patient News Publishing 2009, indicates how a smile is perceived by people. The study states that Teeth and a Beautiful Smile are among the first things noticed by a stranger. However, it depends on whether women or men are being observed. Additionally, men and women perceive the face and head differently.WOMEN have their eyes noticed first by men according to the survey. The Smile and Teeth are the second things about women that were noticed by men.MEN have their Teeth and Smile noticed first by women according to the survey, while the eyes of men were the second thing noticed by women.One thing is certain, Bellevue Cosmetic Dentistry creates smiles that work for men the same as beautiful new smiles work for women.
Look into a mirror and observe your smile.When you consider cosmetic dentistry to alter and improve your smile, it is important to look at your bite and your gums, as well as your teeth. Cosmetic dentistry can improve and maintain your bite in a correct manner.Your gums should be healthy and adequately frame your teeth in a symmetrical fashion.Finally, observe what you don’t like about your teeth and think what you would like to have changed. Do you have fillings that show? Are your teeth discolored from coffee, tea, red wine or smoking? Are your teeth poorly shaped or broken? Are there large spaces, chips, or cracks?
Bellevue Dentist Extreme Makeover Options
Bellevue Extreme Makeover Dentists may adjust your bite and sculpt your gums, as well as change your teeth in some fashion to improve the overall look of your smile and the function of your teeth and gums.Gum reshaping with a laser can help to reframe your teeth and make your smile more symmetrical. Chips and cracks can be erased with tooth-colored fillings and by reshaping the teeth.Cosmetic dentistry may use tooth bonding to restore the shape and size of your teeth.Stained teeth can be bleached and whitened easily, which will give your teeth a beautiful and refreshed pearly white appearance.
There are several full-mouth reconstruction options that are available to create a beautiful new smile. The least costly and quickest procedures may be used to target specific problems such as a decayed tooth or a general discoloration of the teeth. Discuss with your Bellevue Dentist what alternatives and procedures are available and determine what kind of smile you wish to have.
Cosmetic dentistry technology, such as digital cameras and computer imaging can demonstrate to you visually the effect of any of the procedures that you and your Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist are considering to use in the alteration of your smile. A picture of your existing smile can be taken and placed on a computer monitor for use with a program that can simulate different cosmetic procedures and the probable outcome of an alteration of your smile. Using the computer in such a way, allows you to assist your Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist in the design your smile and to get an idea of the outcome of various cosmetic dentistry procedures.Additionally, your well-trained Cosmetic Dentist will be able to show you many portraits and photographs of before and after cosmetic dental work that are associated with extreme makeover smiles done at Brookside Dental, Bellevue, WA, and Dayton Dental, Edmonds, WA.
Bellevue Dentist Extreme Makeover Procedures
Bellevue Extreme Makeover Dentists at Brookside Dental offer several procedures that can improve the quality and look of your smile.
TOOTH WHITENING - Many people considering cosmetic dentistry have stained or discolored teeth. The simplest and least expensive way to brighten the color of your teeth is with Tooth Whitening or Tooth Bleaching, which can be done either at home or in a dentist office. When done properly, teeth whitening can last for up to five years if the patient avoids tooth staining items such as coffee, tea, smoking and red wine. However, touch-ups can restore the whiteness to teeth and is recommended as a periodic treatment for anyone that bleaches their teeth.
TOOTH BONDING - Common wear and tear cause teeth to have chips, breaks and cracks. Cosmetic dentistry tooth bonding can easily fix these common problems and enhance your smile.Additionally, teeth repaired in this fashion will stay healthy for a long time.Tooth bonding is a procedure in cosmetic dentistry that is used to fix chips, cracks, and small breaks or to fill gaps.It is achieved by applying a white-colored plastic material to the outside of the teeth, which is light cured to harden. As technology has advanced, there are now more options than simple bonding.
PORCELAIN VENEERS – When a large number of teeth need to be fixed or altered, one of the more popular procedures is to have porcelain veneers placed on your teeth to achieve an almost perfect smile makeover. A thin porcelain shell is attached to both the front and the biting surfaces of the teeth after they have been etched and prepared for the veneers. Unlike conventional bonding there is very little chance of discoloration. Porcelain veneers are highly resistant to coffee, tea, and cigarette stains.Porcelain veneers can be used to replace badly stained teeth, as well as teeth that are chipped or have other small imperfections.Crooked and twisted teeth also can be fixed with veneers.Porcelain veneers are easy to maintain with brushing and flossing everyday just as your regular teeth would be maintained.
PORCELAIN CROWNS – When a large amount of a tooth is decayed, broken off, or cracked, porcelain crowns can be used to cover the remainder of the tooth. Unlike veneers, a crown covers the entire tooth. Porcelain or Ceramic crowns are the preferred choice for an extreme smile makeover when there is a large amount of structural damage to your teeth.They also can be used to cover twisted or crooked teeth.Porcelain crowns are also used to cover any tooth after it has had a root canal performed to prevent loss of that tooth.In some cases a full crown is not required, in which case a ¾ crown can be used.The ultimate goal always should be to save as much of the natural tooth as possible.For posterior teeth, crowns made of porcelain attached to a precious metal base can also be used.These crowns can be structurally more stable in some situations than an all porcelain crown.Crowns are made of porcelain, ceramic or porcelain fused to metal, and in some cases all gold for posterior teeth.Crowns can also be used in tandem, called a bridge, to fill gaps where teeth are missing due to decay and extraction.Another cosmetic method of filling gaps is with a titanium dental implant that is anchored into the jawbone.The implant is designed to support an all porcelain crown specially made to fit that particular dental implant.The problem of missing teeth is easily solved with dental implants and is the preferred method of choice to accomplish this.The implant is extremely permanent and stable.Dental implants have a 95% success rate.
PORCELAIN ONLAYS AND INLAYS – Two other procedures can be used for cosmetic smile makeovers.These two are onlays and inlays, which have the drawbacks of being expensive and often not covered by dental insurance plans.Onlays and Inlays can be an option for cosmetic restoration of teeth. At Brookside Dental, we rarely use either of these techniques, because we feel bonded fillings and porcelain crowns are better alternatives. An Onlay covers all points over a tooth, while an Inlay is similar to a filling. Both the Onlay and Inlay are preformed from a composite resin which is tooth colored.They are design to fit over or into a specific area of the tooth in same manner in which a crown or ¾ crown is designed to do.The resin structurally reinforces the tooth ensuring your smile lasts for a long time.
Dr Cynthia Pauley DDS and Dr Patricia Pauley DDS provide Family Dentistry including services for children as well as cosmetic dentistry, which includes extreme makeover smiles.They provide quality dentistry to the areas of Bellevue, Seattle, and Kirkland, WA.
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