Years ago a gap between my front teeth and noticeable chip on my front tooth, made me self conscious about my smile. I would hide my teeth when I smiled. Today, dental issues like chipped teeth, gaps between teeth or even missing teeth are easy to fix.
According to Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, an expert Cosmetic Dentist in Beverly Hills, “There are several dental techniques that can help patients with damaged or missing teeth including dental implants and porcelain veneers. Dental restorations allow patients to once again have a natural-looking smile as well as better overall dental health and self esteem. ”
Porcelain veneers can be a great dental restoration option for patients with chipped, stained, crooked or cracked teeth. They can even be used to close gaps between teeth.
Many dentists prefer porcelain veneers because they have the look, texture, durability and translucence of a natural tooth. The very thin porcelain veneer shell is custom-made based on the patient’s dental impression. Veneers can be used to quickly solve some dental problems in as little as two dental visits unlike orthodontic treatments. The result is a gorgeous, straight natural smile.
Replacing missing teeth is more than a cosmetic procedure, it can be essential for good dental health. According to Dr. Maddahi, patients with missing teeth may start to experience bone loss in their jaw area causing their face to look older. This is why denture wearers may find that over time their dentures or bridges no longer fit well and are uncomfortable.”
In addition, according to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon’s website, studies show that within five to seven years there is a failure rate of up to 30% in natural teeth located next to a fixed bridge or removable partial denture.
Now, when patients have missing teeth, a new dental solution is a dental implant as opposed to dentures. A dental implant combines an artificial tooth root replacement made of lightweight titanium and a porcelain crown. The titanium post is implanted in to the jawbone and then, after a period of healing, a natural-looking custom-designed porcelain crown is placed. Once placed, the implants also help to support the surrounding natural teeth.
Dr. Maddahi has specialized in cosmetic dentistry and full-mouth reconstruction procedures like dental implants and porcelain veneers for more than 20 years. He is an expert at creating natural, beautiful smiles at his offices in Beverly Hills. For more information on implant dentistry, porcelain veneers or other cosmetic dentistry procedures, contact our office.
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