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This patient had experienced acid reflux, leading to a very thin tooth enamel that contributed to a grey-brown hue. Whitening had not solved her aesthetic need, as there simply was not enough thickness of enamel to whiten. Furthermore, the thinness of the enamel had weakened the structure of the tooth, and began causing tiny micro-cracks…
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This patient’s teeth were developmentally affected by a condition called Hypo-calcification: a chalky, uneven white color and rough dull texture. Her first set of porcelain veneers were a uniform color, but much more yellow than looked right for this patient’s ruddy complexion. By the time she sought consultation, the original set of veneers had become…
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This patient had developed decalcified and dark stains on her front teeth after wearing braces as a teenager. The stains did not respond to bleaching or cleaning, as they were deep into the enamel. Our preparation of the teeth was conservative, removing only enough enamel to remove the stains and make room for a thin…
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This patient worked in technology and was contemplating a transition to management in his field, but he felt that his smile might prevent him from interviewing well for a position that he was otherwise well-qualified for. He had requested replacement of an existing gold-frame crown with a more natural looking restoration. The contour of the…
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This patient had become concerned with the dark discoloration evident on her top side teeth. She thought it was a normal side effect for older silver fillings, but multiple fillings had new decay around them. She elected to replace the failing fillings with crowns on the back teeth for strength and optimal performance. Additionally, by…
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This patient initially complained of the lack of proportion in his front top teeth: he never grew a left lateral incisor, and had been previously restored with a three-unit porcelain-metal bridge and to mask that; the adjacent three front teeth also were restored with porcelain-metal crowns to create a matched set. But to the patient’s…
Read MoreWhat keeps you from smiling? Would you like to improve your smile? Call now for an appointment! 770-393-9201 Contact Us Now! A smile represents a variety of feelings from subtle dry humor to unbridled enthusiasm and joy. What our smile says about us depends on how freely we use it. But for many people,…
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Implant and crowns enhance aesthetics after dental abscess causes tooth loss This patient had damaged a front tooth as a child many years ago. At the time, the standard of care was to restore the damaged tooth with a porcelain-to-metal crown and to place a crown on the adjacent tooth to make a match. Since…
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A single porcelain veneer can greatly enhance a smile when using a custom blend of porcelains This patient came in frustrated and disappointed with a recent restoration on a front tooth. On exam, we discovered a damaged central incisor, with a pre-existing veneer that was over-sized and poorly fitted at the gum-line. The overall color…
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Heavy metal poisoning results in full mouth reconstruction When we first met, this patient was in critical dental condition with many failing restorations due to either decay or infected root canals. Her teeth were treated by several different dentists throughout the years, using several different types and shades of porcelain materials. Though she did not…
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