Smile Makeover: Veneers and Whitening
Carly was unhappy with the color and shape of her teeth. She had completed bonding years ago, and it had begun to discolor. We placed four all ceramic veneers and whitened her remaining teeth.
Approximate Cost: $4,000
Smile Makeover: Full mouth Rehabilitation Part 1
Mrs. Palazzo had older crowns that had served her well for many years. She was unhappy with the 'dark lines at the gum' and the color of her teeth.
We sedated Mrs. Palazzo and prepared all of her top teeth for new porcelain crowns.
'I never knew how much this would improve the way I feel about myself-" were her comments at her last check-up.
Approximate cost: $15000.
Longevity: 10+ years.
Smile Makeover : Implant retained denture
JoAnne had severe wear on her old denture. The gum had begun to change color, the denture was very loose, and her bottom remaining teeth were severely decayed and worn.
A new upper denture was fabricated, and a new 'over denture' made. Two of the lower teeth were treated with root canals and 'ball joints' were placed to 'lock' the lower denture into place while in use. In addition, we placed two implants in her lower jaw to help stabilize and hold the denture.
Dentures can be some of the most beautiful of dental restorations.
Approximate cost: $7000
Makeover 8:Bridges, Crowns, and Precision Partials
Charles had a history of HEAVY tooth clenching, and multiple lost teeth as a youth. His bite was off, and he was having problems wearing his partial dentures.
We Completed what is known in dentistry as a 'Full Mouth Rehab', correcting his bite, replacing his teeth, and improving his ability to function dramatically.
This involved multiple Crowns, Multiple bridges, and a bite splint, to help him get used to a new bite.
Approximate cost: $20,000
Smile Makeover: Metal-free Partial Denture
Cheryl was unhappy with her smile. She was in the process of a rigorous 'total health makeover', including fitness, diet and spirit.
We fabricated a metal free, removable partial denture for her. She could not be happier with her new smile.
Approximate cost: $1200
Longevity 10-15 years.
Smile Makeover 3 :Crowns, Root Canals, Gum Surgery
Ray had experienced severe dental neglect. In addition he was a habitual SODA drinker, sipping 2-3 20oz sodas daily. In two visits we transformed his smile, utilizing Root Canals, Crowns, and gum recontouring. We also recommended cleanings every 3 months, home fluoride treatment, oral hygiene improvement, and cold turkey on the SODAS! Restoring someone's smile in a pain-free, comfortable manner, and improving their self-image is a very rewarding part of modern dentistry.
Approximate cost: $10,000
Smile Makeover 11 : Crowns, Implants
Eleanor had a history of severe grinding at night, accompanied by multiple missing back teeth.
Five dental implants were placed, and thirteen crowns were placed to restore her lower teeth. We performed gum surgery to correct the irregular height of her gums. A nightguard was fabricated to protect her investment.
Approximate cost: $25,000
Smile Makeover 7 : All Ceramic Crowns
Michelle had a history of severe staining, heavy grinding of teeth, and old bonding that was chipping.
We fabricated 10 All-Ceramic Crowns for her upper teeth. We then fabricated a nightguard for her to wear to protect her teeth from her grinding habit.
Approximate Cost : $12,000
Smile Makeover: Crowns and Veneers
This patient was unhappy with the health of her smile. We placed a combination of 10 crowns and veneers on her upper teeth, and gave her a healthy beautiful smile.
Smile Makeover 1 : Veneers
Veneers are a conservative, beautiful way to 'makeover' one's smile. As you can see, our patient had dark, stained, square teeth with spaces between them. Five thin (contact lens thin) ceramic veneers were permanently affixed to her front teeth. What a difference :).
Approximate cost: $5000
Longevity: Approx 15+ years.
Six Month Braces!
Chris was unhappy with his lower crowded front teeth.
With clear brackets, we straightened his smile. The entire process took only 6 months!
Approximate cost: $4750
Another Six Month Braces Case
Sasha was unhappy with his 'discolored, crooked smile'
In a little over 6 months we straightened and whitened his smile.
Hopeless case? Think again :)
Jeff, our craziest patient :).. Wore 'Billy-Bob' Teeth to his dental hygiene visit. Check out these before and after photos! Thanks Jeff.... come again !
Smile Makeover: All Ceramic Crowns
Anya had 'bonding' done over and over again for 10 years. She reported that it was constantly getting stained, and keeping her from smiling, as she was becoming very conscious of her discolored teeth.
We combined the use of 2 veneers, and 2 all ceramic crowns to give her a beautiful new smile.
Approximate cost $4000
Smile Makeover 2 : All Ceramic Crowns
John had a history of grinding his teeth at night, and during the day (at his stressful job :) ). We placed four all-porcelain crowns on his front teeth, and fabricated a biteguard for him to wear at night to protect his investment, and the health of his other healthy teeth (notice the wear on his lower teeth.
Approximate Cost : $4000
Smile Makeover 4 : Bonding
This patient had very small, discolored teeth. The patient underwent orthodontics to correct the spaces, and composite resin (white filling material) was veneered over his front teeth to help alleviate the patients esthetic concerns. Ultimately these will be replaced with all-porcelain veneers, but in the meantime, provide a nice alternative to what nature gave him.
Cost: Approximately $2500
Smile makeover 5 : Bonding
Tim spent 30 years with 'spaces' in his smile. He made an appointment on a Thursday stating he was planning to attend a high school class reunion two days later, and didn't want to go without correcting his smile.
In less that an hour, we had placed white filling material, commonly known as 'bonding', on two of his 'crooked' teeth. We also reshaped the uneven teeth in his smile with simple enameloplasty (technical for 'filed them down slightly').
Bonding typically lasts 3-7 years before needing replacement.
Approximate cost: $800
Smile Makeover 6.5: Gum Surgery/Crowns
Mary had knocked her front tooth in a swimming accident as a child. Her dentist was able to save the tooth, but it beame a cosmetic problem later on in life. In addition she had developed an infection in the tooth that had been damaged and was suffering from severe pain.
We were able to raise her gum tissue through cosmetic gum surgery, retreat a root canal, place a post and bond 4 all porcelain restorations to her front teeth to correct the asymmetry in her smile.
Approx Cost: $6000
Smile Makeover 9: Veneers
Tim works in sales, and felt very self-conscious about the appearance of the gaps in his smile.
We placed four porcelain veneers and performed custom tray whitening for him.
Approximate Cost: $4000
Smile Makeover 10:Partial Dentures
Leticia had a 15 year old partial denture that was poorly fitting, and losing its natural appearance.
By simply fabricating a new partial, we were able to quickly and effectively restore her smile.
Approximate cost: $1200
Smile Makeover 12: Partial denture
Mrs. Baer was missing four front teeth. We replaced them quickly with a removable partial denture. These function well for those patients who don't mind takeing their teeth out to clean them and to sleep at night.
Teeth Whitening
This young lady had moderate tetracycline staining on all teeth. Custom whitening trays were fabricated, and after several 'at-home' 30 minute evening treatments, she discovered a brilliant smile!
Approximate cost $175
White Fillings/Onlays
Removal of amalgam/silver fillings and replacement with natural tooth colored fillings, and onlays. Although silver amalgam is still a good restorative material.. modern dentistry is quickly eliminating it. Materials and techniques have arrived that give us other alternatives to this unsightly, and often unwanted restoration.
Approximate cost for these three teeth: $1400
Dental Implants
This patient suffered severe trauma to his front teeth as a young boy. Four dental implants were placed, and four new crowns were fabricated and attached to these implants. Implants are an extremely predictable, and long-term restoration. They are quickly becoming the standard of care for replacement of missing teeth.
Approximate cost: $14,000