The long term restoration of choice is porcelain veneers. A less expensive but less dramatic option in certain cases may be bonding. Done properly, both veneers and bonding can be applied; color matched and shaped to make your teeth appear natural again. The shape of the face affects the shape of the teeth. For example, if a patient has a round face, we create long square-shaped teeth that give the illusion of a longer face, thus a slimming effect.

Small chips can often be replaced with a bonding procedure. A tooth colored material is used to recreate the lost tooth structure. The color and shape are blended to match the natural tooth. This can often be done without anesthesia. See similar questions...

In most cases yes - Bonding is a procedure in which a composite resin filling material is applied to fill areas that are discolored, chipped or unevenly spaced. Alternatively, Porcelain veneers are designed to look like your natural teeth and are individually and permanently attached to the fronts of your existing teeth. Both Bonding and Veneers are color matched to the rest of your teeth. See similar questions...

Small chips or fractures can often be repaired with a "bonding" procedure. A tooth colored material is used to recreate the lost tooth structure. The color and shape are blended to match the natural tooth. The result is undetectable and restores your smile. In some cases, veneers may be needed. To learn more, click on Bonding. See similar questions...

Yes, it is possible to re-veneer items such as this. We can either patch the veneer or replace the entire section. Patching is not the best alternative, as it will show no matter what we do. We recommend replacing the entire section and then color matching to the rest of the piece. Most likely, yes. If you know the manufacturer of the cabinet, it might speed up the process of acquiring the color, rather than having to custom-mix it. See similar questions...

Answer: A chipped tooth can ruin an otherwise pleasing smile. Fortunately, dental bonding can be applied, color-matched and shaped to help make your tooth appear pleasing again. Dental bonding is usually accomplished in one visit. A long-term solution would be to get a porcelain veneer. See similar questions...

Teeth that are chipped, cracked or worn can be perfectly restored with ultra thin, specially made laminates or veneers. See similar questions...

It is very important to maintain the baby teeth because these teeth hold space for the future eruption of the permanent teeth. If a baby tooth decays or is removed too early, the space necessary for the permanent teeth is lost and can only be regained through orthodontic treatment. Infected baby teeth can cause the permanent teeth to develop improperly resulting in stains, pits and weaker teeth. See similar questions...

Children go through two phases of teething; the front teeth may be lost between 6 and 8 years of age, while the twelve primary back teeth (molars and canines) are not lost until about age 12. An untreated cavity can create an infection and cause your child pain, facial swelling, missed sleep and time out of school. See similar questions...

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Proper bite, the arrangement of the teeth, prevents premature breakdown of the teeth and their support. Periodontal (gum) conditions are often aggravated by bad bites. Many times a bad bite may be a symptom of a medical disorder (Chirodontics). Headaches, breathing problems, grinding the teeth, stiff necks, lower back pain, may all be symptoms associated with bad bites. See similar questions...

Yes. Infected baby teeth or roots left untreated can spread poison into the bloodstream. If a baby tooth is lost prematurely, the neighboring teeth will slip and drift, blocking space of the developing adult teeth. This leads to crooked teeth, improperly chewing of food, due to loss of teeth, will upset normal digestion. Believe it or not, normal speech depends upon properly placed teeth. Early loss of baby teeth often leads to bad speech habits, which continue into adulthood. See similar questions...

Yes. The tooth bonding process allows cracks in teeth to be filled in. The resin used will be colored to match the rest of your teeth, too. See similar questions...

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Contact your pediatric dentist immediately. Quick action can save the tooth, prevent infection and reduce the need for extensive dental treatment. Rinse the mouth with water and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If you can find the broken tooth fragment, bring it with you to the dentist. See similar questions...

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Absolutely! Some of the things that we may be able to do include tooth whitening if you don't like the color, or we can even place porcelain veneers to change the size, shape and color of your teeth at once. If you are happy with your teeth, but just want a whiter, more youthful appearance, our new one-visit in-office tooth whitening is just the thing for you. If you are interested in improving your smile, make an appointment for a smile consultation today! See similar questions...