If you are unhappy with the look of your smile, you should consider the merits of cosmetic dentistry. This form of dentistry involves an array of procedures to improve the hue, size, shape, alignment, and position of the teeth. In some cases, cosmetic dentistry can also enhance oral health along with tooth functionality. However, the primary purpose of cosmetic dentistry is to beautify flawed teeth.
Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy is a minimally invasive treatment that is used to treat gum disease. This form of therapy uses a laser with a specific wavelength that is utilized to first target and then destroys the tissue that is affected by the disease and terminates the underlying bacterial that has accumulated within the periodontal pockets. The precision of this dental procedure allows for the removal of the diseased tissue and the overall benefit of it is that after the procedure there is less discomfort and a faster recovery.
Invisalign clear aligners are becoming quite popular among the public as people tend to prefer a straightening solution that goes unnoticeable. These clear aligners are constructed out of a polyurethane plastic that is designed to attach to the teeth and can be removed when needed for purposes such as for eating, brushing, flossing, etc. If you are interested in clear aligners speak to your dentist so you can discuss if this option is right for you.
When a patient comes to Smile Hawaii for dental fillings we make it our duty to provide them with the best options that we have available. If a patient needs a filling, we first explain to them the two classes of fillings that are available which are the composite resin filling and the amalgam metallic alloy fillings. Sometimes people do not know the name of fillings and therefore they use the color as a distinction and may refer to them as “white fillings” and “silver fillings”.
Dental veneers are becoming quite popular these days as they have proved to be helpful in improving the smile of people who have chipped or stained teeth. When you come to Dr. Lance D. Ogata, DDS, Inc DBA Smile Hawaii you will be able to get customized dental veneers that will fit right over your teeth and improve their overall appearance.
At some point in our lives, we have had incidences of losing a tooth. Losing a tooth is not limited to kids alone; adults sometimes lose a tooth as a result of injury, accident or poor hygiene. Losing a tooth is quite embarrassing and the patient is left with no other option than to seek ways to replace the missing tooth.
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