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Monday, March 23, 2015

TN Porcelain Veneers Disadvantages

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Following are a few things that may be disadvantages of TN porcelain veneers:

Unfortunately once it has been cemented in place, the color can’t be altered;
Porcelain veneers are not good for people who grind or clench their teeth, or whose teeth are worn and meets edge to edge; as the pressure can cause chipping and fracturing of the veneers. A preventative night splint is most certainly recommended for these cases;
Porcelain veneers are financially more than composite resin bonding;
Normally the whole porcelain veneer has to be replaced if it breaks;
Usually recommended for relatively healthy teeth and not recommended for teeth with a lot of decay, multiple fillings, very large fractures or any situation where there is not a good amount of enamel for bonding to;
Most certainly not suggested for very crooked or misaligned teeth;
Most probably would need replacing in a bout 10-20 years due to failure;
Might experience sensitivity to hot and cold as a side effect;
Not as strong as crowns;
Can fail;
The natural tooth around the veneers can still decay.

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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Advantages of Porcelain Crowns

Are you in need of a dental crown but concerned about how it will look? Thanks to the wonders of modern dentistry, dentists can sculpt dental porcelain crowns that resemble the look of a natural tooth. This means you can receive a crown that will recreate the function of your damaged tooth while maintaining a pleasing visual aesthetic.

Porcelain crowns not only replicate the original tooth in function; they can even be designed to look like the original tooth. This revolutionary procedure enables you to give your damaged tooth the attention it needs without sacrificing your picture perfect smile. Porcelain crowns work so effectively that it is often difficult to distinguish teeth that have crowns from teeth that do not. The crowns are easy to care for. Like your original teeth, they require regular brushing and flossing.

As one of the top dentists in Middle Tennessee, Dr. Whitefield has years of experience working in aesthetic dentistry. He can easily craft a porcelain dental crown that will cover your damaged tooth and maintain your perfect smile. When you schedule an appointment with Dr. Whitefield, you won’t have to worry about dealing with stainless steel or metal crowns. Instead, you can rest assured that he will create a porcelain crown that perfectly matches your teeth. During a follow-up exam, Dr. Whitefield will make sure your mouth is reacting properly to the crowns, and make any necessary adjustments.

As one of the leading cosmetic dentists in Nashville, Dr. Whitefield has the knowledge and skills necessary to provide restorative dentistry. Contact his office today if you have any questions. His friendly staff can answer any questions you have about cosmetic dentistry and help you find the procedure that is right for you. You can also schedule an in-person consultation with Dr. Whitefield. To learn more about Dr. Whitefield’s practice and to take advantage of current promotions and special offers, visit Dr. Whitefield's specials page.

Friday, March 13, 2015

TN Porcelain Veneers Advantages

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They provide you with a natural looking tooth appearance, mimicking the reflecting properties of natural teeth and characteristics of tooth enamel;
They are extremely durable and is a long lasting solution, providing an expected 10 – 15 years of service, if looked after well;
The colour of the porcelain veneer can actually be made to match your existing natural teeth very closely;
Veneers can produce a very dramatic and almost instant result in your ‘before and after’ smile;
They improve shape, colour, as well as position flaws;
Requires less removal of the tooth structure which is considered as a conservative alternative to a full crown;
May be used in conjunction with other dental treatments, such as crowns, bridges, dental implants, and teeth whitening to mention a few;
Can be relatively quick to have done, spacing normally over two to three appointments over a couple of weeks;
Requires very little recovery time once completed;
Stain resistant;
Strengthens fractured teeth and restores them to normal function;
No need for additional maintenance;
They are customized for each individual’s personal needs.

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Friday, February 27, 2015

Hermitage TN Dental Veneers

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There are two types of TN dental veneers:

Full veneer which is described as “A restoration that covers all the coronal tooth surfaces (Mesial, Distal, Facial, Lingual and Occlusal);
Laminate veneer is a thin layer that basically covers only the surface of the tooth and is normally used for aesthetic proposes.

There can be quite a few of reasons for the need of dental veneers:

A single tooth that’s been fractured or discolored, can be restored;
Multiple teeth may also be restored to help create a “Hollywood” type of makeover;
Small teeth that result in spaces which is not easily closed by orthodontics, can also be restored;
Edges of teeth may also have been worn away which may result in a prematurely aged appearance, and the teeth can be lengthened;
Black triangles between the teeth caused by gum recession can also be filled;
A uniformed color, shape, and symmetry is provided;
Porcelain veneers may help to strengthen worn teeth, whiten yellow teeth, and is also effective in aging patients with worn dentition.

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Thursday, February 12, 2015

What is a Veneer in TN Dentistry?

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What is a veneer in TN dentistry?

A veneer in TN dentistry is a layer of material that is placed over a tooth to assist in either improving the aesthetics of a tooth, or to protect the surface of the tooth from damaging. The two main types of materials used to construct a veneer are known as composite and dental porcelain.

A composite veneer may be placed directly or indirectly in the mouth, with the directly placement actually being built-up inside of the mouth, and the indirectly placement constructed in a dental laboratory and bonded later to the tooth with a resin known as panavia.

A dental porcelain veneer may only be indirectly constructed.

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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

The Benefits of TN Inlays and Onlays

Contact Dr. Whitefield located on 4251 Lebanon Pike, Hermitage for all your TN inlays and onlays advice and information. Following are a few benefits of inlays and onlays:

Excellent alternative to full coverage crowns as it preserves as much healthy teeth as possible;
Are most likely not going to discolor over time and therefore boasts esthetic durability;
Easy tooth cleaning due to the tailored fit at all edges;
Inlays are much better at sealing cavity that is in between your teeth and to help keep out bacteria;
Both inlays and onlays are extremely stable restorative solutions for the treatment of decay, and therefore actually strengthens damaged teeth.

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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

TN Dental Inlays and Onlays

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What is dental inlays and onlays?

Dental inlays and onlays are basically the same kind of restoration, but it covers different areas of the tooth. A dental inlay is a filling that fills up the centre spaces in between the rounded edges of a tooth. This filling consists of a solid element which is fitted and cemented into a cavity in a tooth. This process involves constructing the restoration outside of the mouth using the dental impressions of the prepared tooth, rather than filling it inside of the mouth. A dental onlay works the same as an inlay, with the exception of it covering one or more or the entire biting surface of the tooth. Dental onlays are sometimes referred to as “partial crowns’ due to its extensive coverage.

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