Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry In Fullerton, CA
We emphasize the aesthetic side of all our dentistry because we know that when your smile looks good, you feel good! We use a combination of preventive care, tooth-colored fillings, and restorative techniques for your best dental health.
Today’s smile makeovers are so easy (and affordable!) that there’s simply no reason to delay the perfectly beautiful, natural-looking smile you’ve always wanted.
Porcelain Veneers
Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to change your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth, changing their color, shape, size, or length.
Porcelain veneers resist stains better than resin veneers. They have more of the light-reflecting features of natural teeth. Your dentist will remove some enamel from your teeth and custom-fit the veneers to them. The enamel removal makes the surface of your teeth rough and helps keep the veneers in place.
Crowns & Bridges
Inlay & Onlay
Inlays and onlays are dental procedures that are used to repair tooth decay by filling cavities and hollows in a tooth. They are similar to crowns, but are used for teeth that still have some healthy tooth structure and don’t require a full crown. Inlays and onlays are pre-molded fillings that are made from various materials, including metal, ceramics, or porcelain, and are fabricated in a laboratory before being permanently placed on the tooth.
-Composite fillings: Composite (white) fillings: plastic filling material used instead of metal fillings to restore a tooth that has been decayed, chipped or broken.
Composite Fillings
Partial Dentures
The goal is to restore the function and aesthetic quality and purpose of your mouth. Whether the problem is tooth decay, a broken tooth, a missing tooth or a dead tooth, we can address it using:
Partial Dentures. A removable partial denture or bridge usually consists of replacement teeth attached to a pink or gum-colored plastic base, which is sometimes connected by a metal framework that holds the denture in place in the mouth.
Partial dentures are used when one or more natural teeth remain in the upper or lower jaw. A fixed bridge replaces one or more teeth by placing crowns on the teeth on either side of the space and attaching artificial teeth to them. This “bridge” is then cemented into place. Not only does a partial denture fill in the spaces created by missing teeth, it prevents other teeth from changing position. A precision partial denture is removable and has internal attachments rather than clasps that attach to the adjacent crowns. This is a more natural-looking appliance.
Mouth Guard
Mouth guards, also called mouth protectors, help cushion a blow to the face, minimizing the risk of broken teeth and injuries to your lips, tongue, face or jaw. But all mouth guards are not created equal. A custom-fit mouth guard greatly increases the protection through a more form-fitting appliance. The tighter the fit, the less chance the mouth guard will fall out during impact, and the mouth guard can do its job to protect you..
Custom mouth guards spread the force of the blow over all the teeth that are covered by the mouth guard. They stop violent contact of upper and lower teeth. They also keep lips away from misaligned teeth, which protect the lips, teeth and orthodontic treatment (example: braces). Mouth guards always hold the jaws apart to act as shock absorbers and prevent upward and backward displacement of the condyles in their fossae. This alone can help reduce concussions. They also can help cushion a blow that could cause head or neck injuries, injuries to the jaw, or even concussions.
There are three types of mouth guards:
- Stock: These are inexpensive and come pre-formed, ready to wear. Unfortunately, they often don’t fit very well. They can be bulky and can make breathing and talking difficult.
- Boil and bite: these mouth protectors can be bought at many sporting goods stores and drugstores and may offer a better fit than stock mouth protectors. They are first softened in water (boiled), then inserted and allowed to adapt to the shape of your mouth.
- Custom-fitted: These are made by your dentist for you personally. They are more expensive than the other versions, but because they are customized, usually offer the best fit and protection. Like retainers and braces, they also come in more personalized designs (colors, patterns, etc.)
A properly fitted mouth guard may be especially important for people who wear braces or have fixed bridge work. A blow to the face could damage the brackets or other fixed orthodontic appliances. A mouth guard also provides a barrier between the braces and your cheek or lips, limiting the risk of soft tissue injuries. A custom-fitted mouth guard is also more comfortable and more likely to be worn. If you wear braces or another fixed dental appliance on your lower jaw, your dentist may suggest a mouth protector for these teeth as well.
For younger athletes it is important to remember that the mouth is still evolving and growing, so it may be necessary to revisit the fit of your mouth guard and make sure it is still offering the best protection possible. Your dentist can help you select a mouth guard that will provide the best protection throughout your athletic career.
Invisalign/Clear Correct In Fullerton
Clear Correct treatment involves four phases of aligner therapy. Each phase requires a new set of aligners that are worn for a three-week period. The time between each phase allows for control and flexibility.
Clear Correct aligners are worn all the time, except when eating and drinking, or while brushing and flossing.
Designed with aesthetics in mind, the aligners are barely noticeable and won’t have an impact on your daily routine.
After wearing each aligner set, results will be noticeable as your teeth begin slowly adjusting and aligning to your desired smile. Periodic check-ups with your dentist are required so your progress can be evaluated, and you can be given the next set of aligners. This sequence will continue until you have achieved your new smile.
Treatment time can vary from one to two years, depending upon your specific condition and degree of misalignment.
There are three treatment options available:
· Unlimited: Patients are provided with as many aligners needed to complete the case.
· Limited 12: Patients are provided with 12 sets of aligners.
· Limited 6: Patients are provided with 6 sets of aligners.
The cost of treatment varies from option to option, with Unlimited at the top of the cost spectrum. To determine the best treatment option for you and to further evaluate costs, setup a consultation with a Clear Correct provider in your area.
Clear Correct currently is available to treat adults and teenagers. (Compare with Invisalign Teen.) Children who might not have all of their molars and senior citizens who present with more complicated dental cases also may be candidates for Clear Correct but should consult with their dentists to determine the treatment option that best suits their needs.
Clear Correct can be used to treat the following orthodontic conditions:
- Crowded teeth
- Spacing between teeth
- Overbites
- Under bites
- Crooked or turned (rotated) teeth
Implant Crowns In Fullerton
An implant crown is an artificial tooth that is fixed to the jaw or cheekbone, which gives it the strength
and durability of a regular tooth. Once fitted, an implant crown connects to the bone through a
process called osseointegration, whereby new bone cells grow around the screw-like “post” and
keep the crown secure. This is illustrated in the image below.
Sedation Dentistry In Fullerton
Sedation dentistry, also known as conscious sedation or “twilight sleep”, is a technique that uses medication or gas to help patients feel relaxed and calm during dental procedures. Patients are usually awake, but may drift off into a light sleep. Sedation dentistry can help patients with dental anxiety, and can also be used to control gag reflexes