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Enhancing Oral Health Through Cosmetic Treatments

In Cosmetic May 8, 2024

Your smile is often the first thing people notice about you, and maintaining good oral health goes beyond just brushing and flossing. Cosmetic treatments not only enhance the appearance of your teeth but can also improve your oral health. Here are several cosmetic treatments that not only give you a dazzling smile but also contribute to your overall oral well-being.

Porcelain Crowns

Porcelain crowns, also known as dental caps, are custom tooth-shaped prosthetics that cover the entire visible surface of a damaged or compromised tooth. While often used for functional purposes to restore the shape, size, and strength of a tooth facing extensive decay, fracture, or a root canal treatment, porcelain crowns also offer cosmetic benefits by improving the appearance of the tooth.

By encasing the damaged tooth in a durable porcelain shell, crowns not only restore its functionality but also protect it from further damage and decay. Additionally, porcelain crowns blend seamlessly with the natural teeth, providing a lifelike appearance that enhances the overall aesthetics of your smile. By preserving the structural integrity of the tooth, porcelain crowns contribute to better oral health and longevity, allowing you to enjoy a beautiful and healthy smile for years to come.

Composite Fillings

Composite fillings, also known as tooth-colored or white fillings, are a popular alternative to traditional amalgam fillings for repairing cavities and restoring damaged teeth. Made of a mixture of resin and fine glass particles, composite fillings can be precisely matched to the color of your natural teeth, providing a seamless and aesthetically pleasing restoration.

In addition to their cosmetic benefits, composite fillings bond directly to the tooth structure, requiring less removal of healthy tooth material compared to amalgam fillings. This preservation of tooth structure helps to maintain the strength and integrity of the tooth, reducing the risk of fractures and other complications in the future. Composite fillings are also mercury-free, making them a safer and more environmentally friendly option. By choosing composite fillings, you can both improve the appearance of your smile and contribute to your overall oral health and well-being.

Dental Bonding

Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored composite resin is applied to the surface of the teeth to repair chips, cracks, or gaps, and to improve the overall appearance of the smile. This treatment not only restores the aesthetics of your teeth but also reinforces their structure, providing additional support and protection against decay and damage. With proper care, bonded teeth can maintain their strength and integrity for many years.

Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening treatments are one of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures, aimed at removing surface stains and discoloration to brighten your smile. While the main focus of this treatment is cosmetic, it offers long-reaching benefits for your oral health. A brighter smile not only boosts your confidence but also encourages better oral hygiene habits, such as regular brushing and flossing, to maintain the results.

Invisalign® Clear Aligners

Crooked or misaligned teeth not only affect the appearance of your smile but can also make oral hygiene more challenging, as crowded or overlapping teeth are harder to clean effectively. Invisalign clear aligners offer a discreet and comfortable alternative to traditional braces, straightening teeth gradually without the need for metal wires or brackets. By aligning your teeth properly, clear trays facilitate better oral hygiene, reducing the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. They also ensure even bite pressure across your entire smile, reducing long-term wear on your teeth.

Boost Your Oral Health and Your Aesthetics

Your smile is a reflection of your overall health and personal hygiene, and cosmetic dental treatments offer more than just aesthetic improvements. From dental veneers and bonding to teeth whitening and clear aligners, these treatments not only give you the smile you’ve always wanted but also strengthen and protect your teeth against common oral health issues. Whether you’re looking to address specific concerns or simply enhance your smile, consider consulting with an experienced cosmetic dentist to explore the options available to you. Invest in your smile today for a healthier, brighter tomorrow.

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Dr. Pescastore,

I just had to take a minute to let you know how much me and my family appreciate everything you have done for us. When we met in 2001 I was honestly anxious about the work I needed to have done. I was nervous about the results and also about the potential pain it might take to achieve the smile I wanted. You were so thorough in your evaluation of my extensive dental history and so clear in your explanation of the procedures required that I felt confident to take your recommendations and trust my smile to you. I have never regretted that decision. I am so grateful for the way you and your wonderful staff made every appointment as easy and comfortable as it could possibly have been. I was always happy to be going there knowing I would be treated so well and love the results. I still feel the same way, and look forward to my appointments with you and your caring staff. I really enjoy the spa like feeling and always leave there more relaxed than when I arrived. My friends are always surprised to learn that I look forward to my dentist appointments as they are lamenting about theirs.

I am especially grateful for the way you have treated my daughters. They too had many dentists before you and were nervous about going to the dentist. Thanks to you and Stacey and the rest of your wonderful staff they now share my feeling about going to the dentist and are happy to be there. Brooke is so afraid of needles that even at seventeen years old she still cries if she thinks she might get a shot at the doctors office. She was very nervous before her first appointment with you, in spite of mine and her sisters assurance that it really wouldn't hurt. Thank you for proving us right. Now even Brooke is not afraid to go to the dentist. I also want you to know how grateful I am for the emergency care you gave Sadie when she chipped her front tooth. I really appreciate you changing your own plans for the day to help her. She was so upset about the way her tooth looked that she cried all the way to your office. She, like me, left your office that day feeling great about herself and her smile. You have really made a positive difference in our lives and we are all so grateful to you for it. We all look forward to seeing you and your great team for our future dental needs.

With Great Respect and Many Thanks,

Pennie Gaddis

I look back at old photographs and realize I spent years hiding teeth. I had braces in my 30s and made the mistake of having my orthodontist apply veneers to my discolored, misshapen teeth. I was his first veneers patient, and I learned that when you're having cosmetic dentistry done, you should have a cosmetic dentist do it. When I decided to have those veneers replaced, I found an expert Dr. Pescatore. In fact, it was just a few weeks before my wedding that I asked Dr. Pescatore to do my smile makeover. I trusted him completely and knew from my first appointment that I was in good hands. He impressed me with his concern that my veneers look natural, and they do. My smile is huge in my wedding pictures, not only because I had a new husband but also because I had fabulous new teeth! I'm grateful to Dr. Pescatore and his caring, attentive staff for what they did for me. I finally have the smile I'd always wanted.

Evelyn Dalton

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