Why go for tooth bonding?

Tooth bonding is a procedure that Portland Maine cosmetic dentists perform all the time. This is because dental tooth bonding is an effective and affordable way to fix minor dental problems like gaps between teeth, a chipped tooth, color improvement, and sometimes even to enhance the shape of a tooth.

In this procedure, tooth-colored composite materials are bonded to the tooth surface. Since the material used matches teeth color, the repair is barely visible to the eye.

With this very easy dental procedure, achieving a beautiful smile no longer requires patients to go through long and painful procedures just to fix minor problems. Even if this is a minimally invasive procedure, patients can still ask their cosmetic dentist about sedation techniques if they feel anxious about going through any sort of dental procedure. Sedation dentistry can calm your nerves and help you go through dental bonding relaxed and comfortable!

For more information on cosmetic tooth bonding and if this is the best option for your dental problems, schedule an appointment with your local cosmetic dentist in Portland Maine.

Be more confident with Six Month Smiles!

Do you feel uncomfortable when smiling with crooked teeth? Are you having problems with crowding? Cosmetic dentists of Portland Maine now offer braces especially made for adults who want to straighten their teeth, but do not want to go through years as a metal mouth.

The alternative to the traditional braces is Six Month Smiles. Unlike the usual braces, these adult braces are clear and are almost invisible to the eye! These braces are made of clear brackets and tooth-colored wires that will fix your teeth without being noticed. However, Six Month Smiles will only be able to straighten the teeth that show when you smile. This means that it will not address bite problems.

Another option is Invisalign, which is a technology that makes use of clear plastic aligners. This can take more than six months - and sometimes as long as the traditional braces - but it is also almost invisible to the eye.

Six Month Smiles is designed to fix crooked and crowded teeth as well as gaps between your teeth. To know more about it and to make sure that this is the best option for you, visit your local cosmetic dentist in Portland Maine!

Dental implants serve as denture alternatives in Portland Maine

In the Greater Portland area, people have realized how functional dental implants are. They have learned that they are very effective in preventing unsightly changes to ones facial structure due to tooth loss. Dental implants are substitute to dentures. While dentures are removable, they are permanent. They are natural-looking teeth implanted to the jaws by natural-feeling titanium cylinders. Implant dentists at Morgan Dental Care can help determine if you need a dental implant or a denture.

Dental implants not for everybody

Your dentist will examine you if can be fitted with dental implants. They would have to check the health of your gums and the underlying bone since the bone must have adequate mass enough to support dental implants. Another thing cosmetic and sedation dentists check is your overall health since unhealthy recipients can become prone to infection or may even reject the implant. Dental implants, as good as they are, needs sufficient time to heal.

Implant dentistry a boon

Getting dental implants mean going through a surgical procedure. Using the latest procedures and techniques, implant dentists surgically place a titanium metal post into the jawbone. It takes two to four months for the titanium post to fully bond or ‘integrate’ with the bone. Meanwhile, a temporary ‘healing cap’ is placed over the post. Then, the permanent tooth or teeth is made using a mold. The custom-made tooth is then attached to the implant. The restoration is now completed.

Some people prefer dental implants despite going through surgery because they cannot be dislodged when eating as compared to dentures. However, permanent implants, or dental implants, may be expensive. If your health or your bone mass does not allow you to have implants or if you find the price to be too steep, consult with cosmetic dentists to learn what your options are.

Never fear, sedation dentistry is here

It is no doubt that pain will accompany any surgical procedure. It is true that implant dentistry is expensive, time consuming and intimidating. You need not worry or fear about the pain. When having dental implants secured to your mouth, sedation dentists will help you by administering anxiolysis or light sedation and oral sedation. This procedure takes away the anxiety and pain you will feel as you go through the procedure.

Beauty enhanced by cosmetic dentists in Portland Maine

Smiles are important. That is why cosmetic dentists in Portland Maine have come up with different ways to straighten our teeth and give our smiles a complete makeover. Combining advanced practices with the latest technology available, they are now able to perform dental procedures such as:

• Bonding
• Installation of crowns otherwise known as veneers
• Bridges
• Teeth whitening
• Dental implants

 Dental implants

We all know that if we are missing a tooth or two, our appearance changes. When we have missing teeth, there is a tendency that our teeth will move towards the gap. The result is teeth gaps, which do not look very good. When our teeth move or drift, they tend to get loose. Loose teeth may become crooked and may get difficult to clean. The solution is dental implants. Dental implants are very effective in solving problems caused by shifting teeth. They help in keeping the remaining teeth aligned properly. In cosmetic dentistry, dental implants are used as anchors when attaching dental bridges.

Porcelain veneers

A good way to enhance how our teeth looks, including covering up damaged teeth is by using porcelain veneers. Porcelain is a very strong material. When used in teeth veneers, they will act as natural tooth enamel. They also possess a natural luster. Stained, cracked and even chipped teeth can be fitted with custom-made porcelain veneers to perfectly fit your original tooth. Once applied, they can even make your tooth stronger.  

Teeth whitening

Teeth whitening is another service in cosmetic dentistry. This is most applicable when your teeth has become discolored or stained. Stained teeth is caused by drinking coffee or tea, smoking cigarettes, medication and old age. The good thing about teeth whitening is that by lightening our teeth a shade or two, it changes our appearance significantly. 

Sedation dentistry

Sedation dentistry now plays a major role in cosmetics dentistry. For some people, going to the dentist and getting something done on their teeth can be very stressful. In order to help these people, sedation dentistry services helps them get relaxed. So, if dental implants, teeth whitening and porcelain veneers scare you a bit, don’t hesitate to inform your dentist about it. Cosmetic dentists in Portland Maine will work with to administer light sedation to help make the procedure a delightful one for you.