Aesthetic / Cosmetic Dentistry Photo Album

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Extreme Makeovers

This pretty lady didn't like her smile.  We discussed what  she would like and then I showed her a "Computer Mock-up" of the original photo on the left, to show what I thought  might be possible.  Seeing "just teeth" is one thing... but seeing the enhanced smile with the whole face, really  gives a good idea of the IMPACT smile enhancement can have on overall appearance !     

She and I were delighted in the improvement. She decided to go ahead with treatment and here is what happened...

To put it in perspective, here's all three pics together...

And in case you are wondering just how natural the improved teeth look, here's a closer look...

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Here's Another "Makeover"...

This is a patient I did an "extreme makeover" for...
You can see how  good  he feels about the changes !  You can see the "Before" photo on the left.

Here's how his treatment evolved:
From the digital "before" image I worked out a
"simulated" enhanced image on the computer. Here's how it looked on the computer

When my patient told me  he liked the computer imaging,  I  began to work out the details to create that look in the  final result.

Once  we  started, it only took a couple of  appointments. Here's the "Before and After" again!

And  just in case you are   wondering  how realistic this dentistry is, let me show
you a  real close-up view of the teeth  with his  new veneers in place.

These veneers could have been made very white as some  people prefer, but he wanted his teeth to look more natural, so I made them as light as I thought was possible to still look good with the lower teeth that are much darker.
Notice that the veneers are not  one flat  color -
 things in nature have variations, and that  gives the teeth a vital, "alive" appearance. 

Veneers all one single color can look more like a row of "Chicklets" rather than teeth! 

Also notice that they are not BULKY looking.  Too often veneers are made too bulky, so that they not only  don't look natural or attractive, but they can actually damage the gums by causing them to be inflamed, purplish-red, and swollen.

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Another "Makeover"

Here's a Close-up view of the Porcelain Veneers
to see how lifelike and natural they are:

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Another "Makeover"

 

This shows my patient "Before" treatment, and then after discussing her desires for a  prettier smile,  I showed her a computer-enhanced or computer modified image of her that I created on the computer to simulate the effect of  veneers on her upper front teeth.   It  also  simulates some suggested changes  that could be made to the  gumline, so  less "gums"  would  show  when she smiles big.  She liked  it  and so we  proceeded with the cosmetic   makeover below.  See what you think.....!

Here you see a  very happy patient enjoying  her new smile !  You will see that not only  are the teeth prettier but the  teeth  go up to the lip-line without showing a  wide   band of gummy gums.   You can see that  the end result was fairly realistically predicted by the  computer enhanced view done  in the beginning before any real changes were made.

 

 

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Now  I mostly use "Computer Imaging" to show a patient how  his or her smile
could  potentially  be improved,  but sometimes it is  easier to   use  wax and
marking pens to demonstrate "right in your mouth" what  could be done.
 
While  not as refined as computer imaging,  this technique is dramatic and
helpful in its own  way and sometimes its just  quicker and easier.  For some
patients it's also easier to visualize this way, rather  than trying to  relate to a
photo image.   Whatever works!

A "Preview" before Treatment

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There are many different kinds of   cosmetic problems. 
Here are some  typical isolated problems and solutions.

Basic common problems

A Big Difference

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Worn - Worn out - and Fixed

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Prettier, Stronger, Healthier

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Implants...teeth where there were none!

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Amalgam Replacement with Bonded Composite

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From...Ugh!... to Ah-h-h-h-h.....

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Rejuvenated !

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Pretty Gums ?

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Talented Veneers...

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CEO Veneers...

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Bad!...and then... Beautiful Veneers

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Well.... Yes!...Implants...

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A Single Implant (Unmarried?)

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Male Bonding...

     

Cosmetic (Aesthetic) dentistry is about doing   quality , esthetic dentistry in a way that looks natural to begin with, and furthermore,   can even  improve  one's  attractiveness through techniques such as bonding, bleaching, veneers, caps, implants and more.  It can   be like "instant orthodontics" in correcting  crooked, twisted or misplaced teeth in many instances.  Dark or mis-shapen teeth can be restored.   Smiles that lack youthful vigor or beauty can be revitalized! See Topics / Info..

Holistic dentistry is an approach to dental treatment, primarily  caring for  patients' health and safety from both a conventional as well as  "alternative healthcare" point of view.   It is sometimes called "biological" dentistry or "biocompatible" dentistry.  In it's fullest sense, I believe it   acknowledges and deals with  the mind, body and spirit of the patient, not just his or her "teeth".  See Topics / Info.....

In holistic dentistry there is an effort  to find  biocompatible materials to use to reduce toxicity for  everyone, especially the chemically sensitive.  Amalgam use is avoided   in holistic dentistry (" amalgam free" or "mercury free") due to concern about possible toxicity problems.  Amalgam removal  and replacement with natural-looking bonded materials is a common holistic dentistry treatment as well as a common cosmetic dentistry  treatment.   Detoxification, especially of residual mercury deposits in body tissues from amalgams is often done.  Root canals are controversial  in holistic dentsitry and are discussed under topics.  And much more....

Bleaching, veneers, bonding, caps, bridges, and implants  are cosmetic dentistry treatments that are also  discussed in  Cosmetic Dentistry, and more...

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