Cosmetic Dentistry
Smiles matter more than we realize. Volumes of research confirm the influential role of smiles in our relationships and our self-esteem. If you're confident, you smile more. If you smile more, you feel more confident. But what if you don't want to flash those pearly whites because you're embarrassed? The effects of an unattractive smile may ripple through your life. Fortunately, a growing range of options enables anyone to enjoy a stunning new smile. Dr. SandyT. Shih's passion for enhancing smiles brings you the best in modern dentistry.
Cosmetic dental treatments can:
Brighten stained or discolored teeth
Repair cracks or fractures
Fill gaps between teeth
Correct overcrowding
Reshape teeth
Replace missing teeth
Replace old metallic restorations, such as fillings and crowns
Bioclear
Bioclear is conservative and cost effective restorative dentistry. It is a state-of-the-art technique for treating black triangles between teeth, repairing worn or broken teeth, diastemas, and peg laterals. Bioclear utilizes a unique cutting-edge method of injection-overmolded composite to literally shrink-wrap your tooth, resulting in seamless, smooth and infinity margin restorations. It reinforces your teeth and uses minimally invasive techniques to avoid cutting down excessive tooth structure required for crowns and veneers. By using dental composite, Dr. Sandy Shih can easily match to or improve the current shade of your teeth. Bioclear can repair cosmetic damage to your teeth to improve the health of your gums and the appearance of your smile.
Comparison of dental cosmetic options
| Ceramic Crowns/ Veneers | Bioclear Restoration | Traditional Bonding | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Costs the most | 2/3 The cost of ceramic | Least Expensive |
| Esthetics | Looks the best | looks almost as good as ceramic | Stains the easiest |
| Tooth Structure Removal | 40 - 60% | None to minimal | Almost none |
| Strength | Strong | Almost as strong as ceramic; 3X stronger than traditional bonding | Weakest |
| Ability to Repair | Not Repairable | Repairable | Higher failure of repairs |
| Number of Visits | Multiple | Single | Single |
Teeth Whitening
Nothing boosts your confidence like a terrific smile. Over time, stains can dull the color of your teeth. Professional whitening systems provide the ultimate in whitening results, quickly removing years of discoloration.