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These days there seem to be many \u201cmakeovers.\u201d Everything from homes to relationships to Moms seem to be in need of a makeover. But at EMA Dental, we can give you a makeover that you\u2019ll be proud of every day \u2014 a smile makeover. Led by Dr. Emirzian, we\u2019ll develop a treatment plan customized just for your needs, and then we\u2019ll get to work making the cosmetic and aesthetic changes to give you a smile to, well, smile about!<\/p>\n
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Here are the various areas involved in smile makeovers at EMA.<\/em><\/p>\n Bonding<\/strong> \u2014 Dental bonding involves taking tooth-colored resin (a durable mix of plastic and glass) and applying it to the teeth to cover imperfections, excessive staining, chips, gaps, and other cosmetic issues. Dr. Emirzian applies the resin in layers, hardening the resin of each layer with a special light. The process involves a certain amount of sculpting, particularly in cases where a chip or a gap is to be filled. The end result is a dramatically improved smile. Plus, since bonding deals only with the outside surfaces of the teeth, no anesthesia is required, and the process can be done in a single appointment.<\/p>\n Porcelain veneers<\/strong> \u2014 Porcelain veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are applied to the outside of your teeth to cover imperfections such as chips, stains, uneven teeth, gaps, and other cosmetic problems. Veneers offer a longer-term solution compared to bonding. To make room for the veneers, Dr. Emirzian first removes a small amount of the tooth enamel; then the veneer is applied onto the tooth. These veneers are custom fabricated at a dental lab to precisely fit your teeth and match the color. Opting for veneers, however, is a lifelong commitment due to the shaving off of the enamel prior to placing the veneers. Because of this, when your veneers reach their lifespan, they will need to be replaced with new veneers.<\/p>\n All-ceramic crowns<\/strong> \u2014 A crown is placed over the top of a tooth to return strength to the tooth. Whether the tooth has extensive decay or is cracked, a crown fits over the top all the way down to the gumline, making it strong again. We now off all-ceramic crowns in place of metal ceramic crowns. All-ceramic crowns permit light transmission through the body of the tooth, creating a completely natural appearance, plus the porcelain resists staining.<\/p>\n