People considering a visit to Sugar Land cosmetic dentist Dr. Mark Mann are often simply considering having their teeth whitened. However, there are many more ways to beautify – while also strengthening - your teeth. Here are 4 ways to help make your teeth last a lifetime – while improving your smile.
1. Teeth Whitening
It is a given that Dr. Mann will use the latest techniques to create a radiant smile for his patients. Not only will your teeth look better, but some procedures can actually strengthen the tooth enamel. Brighter smiles are also proven to lead to more self-confidence. People with stained teeth from foods, coffee and smoking are great candidates to explore teeth whitening. Procedures typically include:
- Custom made, personalized trays
- Laser teeth whitening
2. Porcelain Laminate Veneers
Teeth, like just about everything else, suffer from wear and tear over time. Even the most diligent person might benefit from seeing Dr. Mann to have their smile remade with porcelain laminate veneers. Often used for people with gaps between their teeth, this procedure is also used to align and reposition the teeth. Some of the benefits of this procedure can include:
- Paper-thin new enamel creates a beautiful and natural translucent appearance
- Minimally invasive
- Local anesthesia only
3. Porcelain Crowns and Bridges
Dr. Mann uses porcelain crowns and bridges, to strengthen and beautify your teeth. The crowns and bridges are fabricated to the shape of the existing tooth structure with new enamel porcelain and made to match your natural teeth colors and contours. Crowns and bridges are used to:
- Correct damaged and discolored teeth
- Fill in tooth gaps
- Repair chipped or broken teeth
4. Clear Aligner Therapy
When Dr. Mann uses Clear Aligner Therapy techniques, the teeth are effectively reshaped to fix issues like uneven, overlapping and crowded teeth. The Clear Aligner Therapy straightens and strengthens teeth using state-of-the-art technological advancements.
Gone are the metal braces and brackets of the past – instead, this orthodontic treatment utilizes custom fabricated clear aligner trays, molded to fit comfortably. Teeth are moved in small increments, a little bit at a time. Once applied, here is what to expect:
- Aligner removal to eat, brush and floss
- New aligners bi-weekly
- Completed in 6 months to 1 year
