Miami and Coral Gables, FL If you are a denture wearer, you probably deal with loose fitting dentures, which makes eating and speaking difficult. When deciding whether to get removable or permanent dentures, often patients are not sure how to weigh their options. Here is a look at the difference […]
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentistry in Miami and Coral Gables, Florida Dental bonding and porcelain veneers are both ways to restore and reshape teeth, especially chipped or damaged teeth, but which one is right for you depends on a number of factors. Dental bonding is a composite material, a plastic with ceramic material added […]
If you are considering improving the appearance of your smile with cosmetic dental restorations, you may have learn that porcelain veneers are a great treatment to take care of discolored, uneven, or gapped teeth. You may also have learned about the type of porcelain veneers known as Lumineers. Lumineers are […]
This is a very difficult question to answer because it’s hard to know. You might consider a comparison with different objects to get perspective on the question. On the one hand, porcelain veneers are an aesthetic object, like a Grecian urn. Like the Grecian urn, they pass their days uttering […]
Porcelain veneers are designed to be long-lasting dental restorations, but they are not permanent. Clinical studies have shown that 95% of porcelain veneers last 11 years or more. That means that if you have 12 porcelain veneers placed, six above and six below, there is a 60% chance that within […]
Ideally, the teeth under your porcelain veneers will remain as strong and healthy as ever, but there’s a catch. With veneers, you must practice good dental hygiene. This includes following all post-procedure instructions after having the veneers placed and brushing at least twice a day with a non-abrasive toothpaste (ask us […]
Porcelain veneers and dental crowns are both commonly-used types of dental restorations, but they are very different in design and purpose. A porcelain veneer is primarily intended to improve the appearance of a tooth. It is a thin façade of porcelain that is attached to the front of your tooth. […]
Miami and Coral Gables, Florida What do you think of when you hear the term makeover? For many people, they think of a new wardrobe, hair style or even their makeup. There is another makeover that doesn’t always come immediately to mind, and that is a smile makeover. Miami Designer […]