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Teeth as White as Your Dress

Women go through many beautification processes before their wedding day — they shed pounds, grow their hair out, improve their tan. One idea brides-to-be should consider to look their best on their big day is cosmetic dentistry.

Dentistry has come a long way since the days of attaching string to teeth and yanking. Not only have technological advancements made the procedures less painful, it is becoming more common for adults to have work done to make their smile better and brighter than ever.

Here are some of the most common dental procedures brides-to-be can consider:

Composite restorations and bonding
Procedures in which decay is removed and the tooth is repaired with a material that closely matches your natural tooth color. Bonding is an effective method used to correct a malformation of otherwise healthy tooth structure.

Crowns and bridges
Sometimes one or more teeth are diseased or lost and need to be extensively repaired or replaced. A number of materials are available to meet each patient’s aesthetic and budgetary requirements.

Dental Implants
A titanium post is inserted into the jaw. Once the post is fused to the supporting bone a crown, bridge or implant-supported denture is place. Recent developments in implant technology include the availability of a porcelain rather than titanium implant post.

Porcelain Veneers
A custom-made porcelain sheath that is attached directly to the facial surface of teeth. Veneers are extremely effective in producing a uniformly white smile. Veneers are used to mask misshapen, stained, chipped or cracked teeth.

Teeth whitening
Do you have coffee or cola stains? Are you tired of your not-so-white teeth? The latest procedures are virtually pain-free, fast and easy. The most common procedure for brides looking for a quick fix.