Dental Solutions
PORCELAIN CROWNS
How many times have you seen someone smile, and noticed obvious looking crowns with dark lines around the gumlines of them? Maybe you’ve noticed the same thing in your smile? These dark lines are created by “old-tech” porcelain fused to metal crowns. These types of crowns are usually opaque and flat looking in color because the metal does not let light pass through as a natural tooth does. They are often used because they are inexpensive and easy to place in the mouth.
TEETH WHITENING
Everyone loves a bright, white smile. Teeth whitening is one of the most popular areas of cosmetic dentistry. Even subtle changes in shading can make someone look years younger. Several factors can contribute to the darkening of teeth, including the effects of age, smoking, certain foods, and medications.
Our in-office, one hour LaserSmile whitening treatment consists of a high-powered, yet gentle hydrogen peroxide gel that is placed on the teeth and then activated by laser energy. The process is entirely painless. All you have to do is sit back and relax while we do the rest. People with severe tetracycline stains or deep-rooted discoloration may want to consider porcelain veneers. Ask us about the best way to enhance your individual smile.
BRIDGES / IMPLANTS
Missing teeth can dramatically affect your appearance and self-esteem. When a tooth is lost or missing, a bridge is often recommended. A bridge is a custom device anchored to neighboring teeth that replaces one or more missing teeth. It is used to restore function as well as aesthetics. Without the use of a bridge, spaces in the mouth from missing teeth can cause other teeth to shift, lead to occlusion and/or TMJ problems, and may spur periodontal disease.
Also in cases of missing teeth, Dr. Frank may recommend a dental implant as the most appropriate choice. More people than ever are choosing dental implants over a fixed bridge device as the preferred tooth replacement therapy. A dental implant replaces the root portion of your missing tooth. For strength and natural appearance, a lifelike crown is secured to the implanted post, leaving you with a fully functional smile. Implants not only feel secure and stable, but no one will ever know it is not your natural tooth.
LASER GUM LIFTS
Dr. Frank always considers the appearance of the gums, or gingival contour, when determining the overall aesthetics of a smile design. You see, the shape, size, and amount of gum tissue are all crucial components in properly framing a beautiful smile. A “gummy” smile can dominate the mouth, making the teeth seem almost secondary in appearance. Uneven gums can also play tricks on a smile, making teeth look slanted, or unusually short and fat.
With laser technology, contouring the look and shape of the gum tissue is now an easy procedure, leaving healthy, normal looking gums in place almost immediately. With artistic and skilled precision, Dr. Frank uses the laser for its unmatched accuracy and effectiveness. There is usually very little discomfort and the results can be incredibly dramatic to the enhancement to one’s smile.
CREATIVE SMILE DESIGN
Creative Smile Design, through advanced aesthetic dentistry, is a primary service offered in our practice and is often an easy way to erase years from one's appearance. Whether you are interested in a subtle or more dramatic change, Dr. Frank and his professional team will sit down with you and make sure we understand your hopes, desires, and expectations as they relate to your dental health and the look of your smile. We get to know you personally and appreciate what you want from aesthetic dentistry.
Within this give and take, Dr. Frank will make suggestions on a course of action to fashion the right treatment for you. We won't begin aesthetic treatment until you are confident that we have answered all of your questions. And, of course, you can be assured we'll apply all of our clinical skills and experience to exceed your expectations!
Everyone deserves a beautiful smile to share with the world. Contact us today to reserve your new appointment for a Smile Consultation.
Dr. Thomas Frank - Providing Services in Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Laser Dentistry in Bakersfield, California (CA).
4101 Empire Drive #100 Bakersfield, CA 93309
Ph. 661.324.6511, Fx. 661.324.0318
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