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Can I Get a Smile Makeover after my Orthodontics Treatment?

orthodontics / April 24, 2012

Smile makeovers are appropriate anytime a patient has multiple cosmetic dental needs. Also known as full mouth restorations, smile makeovers may even be necessary after orthodontic treatment. Whether you need a smile makeover depends on your unique needs. After completing orthodontics treatment, you may find several cosmetic flaws remain, which may include: Stained, discolored teeth […]

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Am I a Candidate for Sedation Dentistry?

sedation dentistry / April 17, 2012

You are most likely a candidate for sedation dentistry if you are in good health and any of the following apply to you: Past traumatic dental experience. Fear or anxiety associated with the dental office. Back, neck or shoulder soreness from sitting in the dental chair. Inadequate response to numbing agents, like topical or local

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Should I get Teeth Whitening at the same time as other dental procedures?

teeth whitening / April 10, 2012

Generally, an in-office teeth whitening is a standalone cosmetic dentistry procedure. The treatment takes about 45 minutes. The treatment requires special equipment and dedicated time to complete. If you are scheduled to have some dental work completed, and are wondering about the best time to receive teeth whitening, you should receive teeth whitening before receiving

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Why Should a Dentist Whiten my Teeth?

teeth whitening / April 3, 2012

Receiving teeth whitening from our dentists ensures high-quality results are achieved in the least amount of time. At Galleria Dental Aesthetics, our cosmetic dentists use the ZOOM! whitening system, which brightens teeth several shades lighter in less than an hour. With over-the-counter teeth whitening kits, these same results may take years to achieve, or may

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What are my Teeth Whitening Options?

teeth whitening / March 22, 2012

There are a few different ways you can brighten the shade of your teeth. Your teeth whitening options include: A professional teeth whitening treatment completed by a dentist utilizing a higher concentration whitening agent that also contains a buffering agent to relieve any sensitivity. A take-home teeth whitening kit provided by a dentist that contains

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How can I Avoid Sensitivity after Tooth Whitening?

teeth whitening / March 15, 2012

All tooth whitening procedures may cause mild sensitivity, but more serious sensitivity is typically caused by: Excessively high concentrations of the bleaching agent. Applying the whitening gel longer than necessary. Whitening at an unnecessary and excessive frequency. The above factors are most often associated with whitening completed outside a dentist’s office. At Galleria Dental Aesthetics,

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Can other People tell my Dental Implant is Fake?

dental implants / March 8, 2012

The naturalness of a dental implant’s appearance depends on the appearance of the tooth crown, the artificial tooth placed on top of the dental implant. The tooth crown is the visible portion of your dental implant. The naturalness of a tooth crown’s appearance depends on the material used to fabricate the crown, as well as

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Do Dental Implants Feel Like Real Teeth?

dental implants / March 1, 2012

Dental implants are designed to mimic the presence of a real tooth. After the dental implant is placed, and once the area around your implant has healed, you are unlikely to notice the presence of the dental implant. Incidentally, dental implants have no sensitivity. If you drink a hot cup of tea, or eat a

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Can I Whiten my Dental Implants?

dental implants / February 27, 2012

Porcelain dental crowns cannot be whitened, because the porcelain material is not altered by bleaching agents. A dental crown is the upper, visible portion of a dental implant. If you are considering teeth whitening and plan to receive a dental implant in the future, you should whiten your teeth before the dental implant procedure. Our

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Are there Problems that Invisalign® Cannot Fix?

Invisalign® / February 23, 2012

Although Invisalign® meets many orthodontic needs, it is not effective for every orthodontic patient. To find out if you will benefit from Invisalign®, your teeth and jaws must be examined by our experienced dentists. At Galleria Dental Aesthetics, we suggest Invisalign® only if it will achieve the necessary tooth movement. For some patients, complex tooth

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