What is smile makeover and how can you get one ?

Smile makeover is the process of improving and enhancing the appearance and aesthetics of a smile with the help of one or more cosmetic dental procedures. Most frequently used procedures are – veneers, teeth whitening, composite bonding, and dental implants. Some may even include orthodontic procedures like braces and aligners. Many people are in perfect oral health but they are dissatisfied with certain elements of their smiles. Such patients are usually candidates for smile makeovers.

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Defects corrected by smile makeover-  

 

  • Discolored/stained teeth
  • cracked/chipped tooth
  • gapped teeth
  • uneven teeth/ crooked teeth
  • missing teeth
  • gummy smile
  • misshapen teeth

Before starting your smile makeover, your doctor will have to remove any underlying dental defects/illnesses, like tooth decay or gum infections

Beautifying smiles with-

Veneers: veneers are custom made wafer thin shelves of tooth colored materials that are placed on the front surface of the tooth to improve aesthetics.

Composite bonding: Tooth colored dental material are permanently attached onto the tooth surface using dental adhesives and a high intensity curing light. Natural teeth can be reshaped and smile can be enhanced with composite bonding. Most commonly used in front teeth.

Teeth whitening: Office whitening is done in dental clinics with hydrogen peroxide. For home whitening, trays are provided to the patients along with bleaching agents which they can use at home. Teeth can get up to 8 shades brighter with after completion of treatment

Dental implants: missing teeth can cause a drastic effect on the smile line. People look years older than their actual age and the face overall looks appalling. Dental implants can dramatically change and beatify the smile. These are permanent, screw-fitted prosthetic teeth which replace the missing teeth.

Why Teeth Care Centre?

Dr. Pankti Patel, our chief Dentist is well versed in the field of Cosmetic Dentistry. We employ long lasting veneers( Ivoclar- Lichtensteine) that are used worldwide. We deal exclusively with the top quality dental implants (noble Biocare) .Moreover, the diagnosis and the treatment plan are decided only after thorough evaluation, both clinical and radiographic. Also, we at Teeth Care Centre employ ultramodern techniques and equipment for the same.

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What are veneers? What types of veneers are available ?

Dental veneers are wafer thin, custom made shelves of tooth colored material designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve appearance. Many kinds of veneers are available in the market, but most commonly used are porcelain and composite resins

Veneers are used to beautify the smile in cases of broken or chipped, discolored, abnormally shaped or crooked teeth. veneers can also be used to cover slight gaps between the teeth.

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Most widely used veneer:

 

  • Porcelain veneers : porcelain itself is a brittle material. Although when bonded onto tooth surface, it can get very strong They are tough and can last for upto 10 to 15 years if proper care is taken. They match with the exact shade of your natural teeth and they are difficult to stain. Oral hygiene methods don’t need to change, you can brush and floss normally.

 

  • Composite resin : a small portion of tooth is cut and composite resin is bonded onto the tooth surface. They are comparatively cheaper than porcelain and also match with the exact shade of the natural teeth. But they sometimes chip off , crack or break ,especially in the front teeth region.

 

  • lumineers : They are the thinnest and strongest dental veneers. They require minimal to no tooth preparation. The whole procedure is basically pain free.They are slightly translucent. Hence not indicated in cases with severe discoloration.

 

  • Zirconia : An all ceramic cap is fitted as a veneer onto the tooth surface. They are the much stronger than the traditional porcelain veneers. As zirconia veneers require maximum amount of tooth reduction, they are only indicated in cases where there is severe and extensive damage to the tooth.

 

Why Teeth Care Centre ?

 

Dr. Pankti Patel, our chief dentist at Teeth Care Centre, Satellite, Ahmedabad has over a decade of work experience. She holds a diploma in laser dentistry and she has received many awards for her exceptional work in the field of cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Pankti uses the most supreme quality materials to ensure that our patients receive best and long lasting results.

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How is rotary root canal treatment done ?

What is rotary root canal treatment ?

Root canal treatment is an attempt to save a badly damaged , non restorable or infected tooth, instead of removing it. The damaged area is removed , followed by cleaning and disinfecting of the tooth (pulp). The area is than sealed with a filling material and later a crown or cap is fitted on top of it. Common reasons for the need of a root canal treatment include cracked tooth, deep cavities, infections (pus or abscess)  and trauma. Rotary endodontics is a procedure where a power driven instrument is used to perform the root canal treatment. Most accurate cleaning and shaping of root canals can be done by rotary instruments.It significantly reduced the chairside time, and in turn reduces patient discomfort.

In most cases, a root canal treated tooth can live for year or even a lifetime if proper care is taken. Remember that it’s always healthier and cheaper to preserve the natural tooth, rather than extracting and replacing it with a bridge or an implant.123

What to expect during a root canal treatment?

Many patients are scared to get root canal treatments because of what they have heard or remembering previous treatments done years ago. But Latest advances in the technology have made root canal treatments almost painless and very convenient. It is a minor procedure and it nothing to be worried about.

The doctor will take your x-ray and evaluate it. If needed, local anaesthesia will be administered before starting the treatment. An opening will be made in the tooth and the diseased pulp will be removed. The canals will be thoroughly cleaned and filled with a filling material (gutta percha). Antibiotics and painkillers will be prescribed if required.

 

Why Teeth Care Centre?

Patient satisfaction is our primary motive. We have equipped our clinic with the most advanced dental instruments. we use densply endomotors to perform the root canal treatments. Our certified team of doctors assure patient comfort and minimal pain during and after the treatment

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