Dental Bonding:
Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material (a durable reinforced plastic material) is applied and hardened with a special blue light, which ultimately “bonds” the material to the tooth to restore or improve a patients smile.
Bonding is an option that can be considered:
- to repair decayed teeth
- to repair chipped or crooked teeth
- to improve the appearance of discolored teeth
- to change the shape of teeth
- as a cosmetic alternative to amalgam (silver) fillings
- to protect a portion of the tooth’s root that has been exposed
Dental Crowns:
A crown will restore a broken, heavily filled or cracked tooth to its original size, shape and tooth color. A crown may be recommended after root canal therapy has been completed, as the tooth tends to become brittle and is more apt to fracture. A crown can strengthen and protect the remaining tooth structure and improve the appearance of your teeth. With the advances in technology we now have the ability to build these crowns with no metal present at all.
Crowns are used for a variety of purposes:
- To strengthen a damaged tooth (from decay or previous old restorations)
- To protect a tooth that has had a root canal treatment
- For purely esthetic reasons
Smile Makeovers:
We know that when you feel your best, you look your best! That's why the team at Gaudio Cosmetic Dentistry emphasize the aesthetic aspect in ALL of their work. Utilizing the best combination of preventive care, restorative techniques, and advanced technology, we assist you in maintaining your optimal dental health. The most advanced smile makeovers are so easy, and more affordable than ever, therefore, there’s no reason why you can’t have the natural-looking, celebrity smile you’ve always dreamed of. Contact our office to find out what veneers, crowns, bonding, and whitening can do for YOUR smile!
Tooth-Colored White Fillings:
For years, the silver-mercury amalgam was the standard filling material used in dental practices, and many practices still use it. While they are a reasonable restoration, amalgams have certain shortcomings. Metal does not bond well to teeth, so decay can and does eventually leak into the tooth. The prominent reason our patients are choosing the white tooth-colored fillings is due to their appearance. Many people just don’t want an unsightly, dark-colored filling in their teeth. Dr. Gaudio offers state-of-the-art restorations that are a natural-looking white, containing no metals, and can actually strengthen your teeth. With less change of decay, they also bond very tightly with the healthy part of your teeth.
Zoom! Teeth Whitening:
The ZOOM!® In-Office Whitening System developed by Discus Dental, uses proprietary light technology to whiten your teeth an average of up to eight shades, in a little over an hour while you relax at your dentist’s office. Zoom! whitening is an ideal option for anyone wanting immediate results. With proper care and an occasional touch-up at home, your whiter smile will sparkle for years.
Dental Veneers:
 Porcelain veneers are thin shells of ceramic that bond directly to the front and top surfaces of the teeth. They are an ideal choice for improving your smile, and have become increasingly popular due to their simplicity and versatility. With dental veneers as an alternative, you no longer have to live with gaps between your teeth, teeth that are stained, badly shaped or crooked. A veneer placed on top of your teeth can correct these these imperfections, simply and quickly, to help you achieve a beautiful smile!
Dr. Gaudio will ensure that your dental veneers are crafted from the highest quality porcelains, and are bonded with the most advanced and proven materials available.
With proper care, porcelain veneers will brighten your smile for well over a decade. |