Change Your Smile through Cosmetic Dentistry

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By Arthur Kezian

Are you tired of looking at your smile in the mirror and not liking what you see? A cosmetic dentist can help you. From very subtle changes to major reconstructive treatments, a cosmetic dentist has many procedures available for you. Depending on your preferences, your dentist can help you get to the smile you want. Some people like getting major work done to change their smile, while others prefer being more conservative and making minor changes that still make a difference. Mentioned below are some things your cosmetic dentist can do to help make your smile look more appealing.

Bleaching

Bleaching is a very popular dental treatment that can change the look of your teeth dramatically. Overtime, your enamel changes color. You lose the natural shine of your teeth as they turn slightly yellowish.

• One factor that contributes to the yellowing of teeth is poor dental hygiene. Lack of proper hygiene (brushing and flossing to remove plaque and other staining substances) can cause your teeth to discolor.
• Another major factor can be the foods and drinks you consume. Coffee, tea, soda, wine, and certain foods can stain your teeth.
• Tobacco also plays a big role in staining. Smoking or chewing tobacco can leave stains on your teeth that are hard to get rid of with just brushing, especially if you are a chain smoker.
• Age is also a factor of yellowish teeth. Since this can not be controlled, it is best to look into ways to brighten your teeth and keep your smile looking healthy and vibrant.

Ask your dentist about the type of bleaching done at the office. Some dentists do laser bleaching while others prefer in-home bleaching trays. Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS prefers the latter. In-home bleaching trays are not only safer, but they are twice as convenient. You can start the bleaching whenever you want and stop whenever you feel you have reached your desired shade of white. Your dentist will take impressions of your teeth to create your custom mouthpiece. This way, the trays fit proportionally to your smile and give you better results.

Contouring and Reshaping

Apart from bleaching, another simple dental treatment to improve your smile can be reshaping. If you have slightly crooked or overlapped teeth, really lengthy teeth, or chipped and jagged edged teeth, your dentist can fix those problems in one simple dental visit. Using a hand piece (drill), your dentist can adjust your teeth. This is almost like art; a few adjustments here and a few adjustments there can leave you with a beautiful smile. You would be surprised how the smallest change can make the biggest difference in some patients’ teeth.

Bonding

Another simple procedure is dental bonding. This may take longer than contouring or reshaping teeth, but it is still categorized as one of the simple procedures done by a dentist. If you have gaps or fairly big chips (especially on your front teeth) and want to fix them without having major work done, then bonding is the right treatment for you. Bonding is very similar to a tooth filling. Sometimes patients with short teeth can also do bondings to make their teeth look longer. Bonding is not as advantageous as a veneer or a crown, but it does get the job done for someone who is looking to save money. Depending on your habits, a bonding can last somewhere from 3 to 10 years. Every once in a while, a bonded tooth should be touched up or restored by your dentist.

Ask your dentist about these simple options that can benefit you in two ways – change your smile and be more cost efficient. If you have any questions pertaining any of the aforementioned treatment options, call Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS. His staff will be ready to answer your questions, or better yet, make an appointment for you to have a consultation with the dentist.

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777 http://www.drkezian.com

-N.S.

Teeth Whitening Options Discussed By Dr. Kezian

By Arthur Kezian

If you've ever wanted to get your teeth whitened, consider yourself lucky as you are about to find out how to add life back into your smile through teeth whitening. Below is a detailed summary description of teeth whitening options by Dr. Kezian. There are many advantages to teeth whitening.

An Overview of the Basic of Teeth Whitening:

According to Dr Kezian, It is the enamel that normally protects the teeth from harmful oral acids. In fact it stands up to the rigors of chewing food. Enamel is porous and can stain over time. Off-white smiles usually make you look older and unhealthy. Brightening or whitening tooth enamel can make it free of years of staining. It is also very important to understand that as a result of the aging process of natural teeth in particular, teens typically experience the most pronounced teeth whitening compared to all other age groups. For adults however, more effort is needed to get optimal results.

Details of Whitening Options for the Teeth:

·         Our dentists offer patients different options for whitening their teeth. In some cases, professional whitening teeth kits can be prescribed. Most chemical kits require up to two hours of use in order for dramatic lightening of the teeth to be acquired after a couple of weeks. Prescription whitening in most cases has higher amounts of chemical whitener compared to the over-counter teeth whitening options available in most pharmacies and common drugstores.

·         Many patients prefer teeth whitening as a quicker/shorter alternative to help them make sure their teeth are whiter for upcoming events in their lives. Taking advantage of our custom trays and professional whitening kits will provide you with dramatic and amazing results in the shortest time possible. As a result of this your teeth will be looking whiter and help you smile more confidently.

General Approaches to Teeth Whitening:

       i.            Whitening tooth pastes : also referred to as dentifrices/ at home bleaching products/ they include over the counter whitening strips, over the counter whitening gels, dentist supervised whitening system that is tray based and over the counter tray based bleaching systems.

     ii.             Whitening gels: these are clear, peroxide – based whitening gels designed to be applied directly to the surface of the teeth. Their application is for twice a day for at least a period of two weeks or fourteen days.  Although initial results are noticeable after a few days the final results of using this teeth whitening option comes a couple of months down the line.

  iii.            Whitening strips: These are virtually visible strips that are coated with peroxide – based whitening gel. They are meant to be applied at least twice daily for thirty minutes over a two week period. They require a lot of patience because the final results of teeth whitening will only show after four months.

Regardless of the results you end up achieving with your whitening process, Dr. Kezian and staff believe that the degree of whitening will always vary depending on the method you choose. Please take note that over the counter products do not offer you the close supervision of your dentist which in fact helps determine which brightening option is best for you as well as checking the progress of teeth whitening and  keeping an open eye for gum irritation.

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777

-N.S.