Lake Pointe Dental Care

America is the home of the Hollywood smile; however, the reality today is nearly everyone worldwide wants a brighter, whiter, lighter smile. While the reasons for stained or discolored teeth vary from patient to patient, our office offers a wide variety of whitening options and will work with you to define and obtain your ideal smile.

You don’t have to put up with unsightly metal fillings any more with the development and use of natural-colored fillings, which are undetectable to the eye. Properly restored teeth with these types of fillings function and wear normally, appearing indistinguishable from natural teeth. And scientific studies and clinical experience have validated their use as safe and predictable. The most commonly used materials consist of resin plastic (methacrylate) and fillers made of silica, a form of glass. The fillers are what give the tooth composite wear resistance and translucency (see through properties).

Cosmetic and restorative dentists have many techniques that enable them to showcase their artistic talents. Two of these, porcelain crowns and veneers, are probably most common and are responsible for producing a Hollywood smile. While they have their similarities, they also have their differences. What is needed to enhance your smile will depend upon the condition of your teeth. In either case, the magic of porcelain is that in the right hands—between a gifted dentist and talented laboratory technician—you can achieve a look and strength so close to a natural tooth that only you and I will be able to tell the difference. And this good news only gets better as the latest science behind the newer ceramic materials looks even more promising!

Do you think that having a great-looking smile can improve your appearance and enhance your social life? Some 96% or more agreed that it can, according to a recent poll by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Regrettably, 50 – 70% of people surveyed also said they weren’t satisfied with the current state of their smiles. But they could be — by taking advantage of the “magic” of cosmetic dentistry.

There are a wide variety of treatments available today that can completely change the way you feel about your smile. From whitening dull grey teeth to repairing chips, closing gaps, even changing how much of the gums show when you grin… the possibilities are nearly limitless. If you feel that your smile could use some improvement — at any age — then let us help you get the one you’ve always dreamed of.

When it comes to permanently replacing a teenager’s missing tooth, timing is everything. As a parent or caregiver, of course you want what’s best, and an implant provides the highest quality of life in addition to being the best long-term solution…so why should you and your child have to wait? The most important reason for delaying is to ensure that your teen’s jaws and facial growth are complete. Until your adolescents have completed this phase of growth, their jaws and teeth are still changing. If a dental implant is placed during this time, it will not expand and grow with the jaws resulting in what appear to be “buried teeth” as natural teeth move and grow around it. Waiting until growth is complete is the best policy; thus, your child will need to see our office to determine when growth should be complete. Understand more about this procedure and timing by calling our office today!

Do you ever dream of improving your first impressions with a smile makeover? If so, and you are in the 31-50 age group, then you are like 70% of the U.S. population according to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Other interesting polls conclude: 50% of people are unsatisfied with their smile, 74% feel an unattractive smile can hurt their chances for career success, 96% believe an attractive smile makes a person more appealing to the opposite sex, and a whopping 99.7% of all Americans believe a smile is an important social asset. Based on all of these statistics, you begin to see the underlying psychological and physical benefits that go hand-in-hand with a beautiful smile.

The first and most important step towards achieving your dream smile is to choose the right cosmetic dentist. While most dentists can perform the same procedures, when it comes to cosmetics, you want the very best. Our office has taken additional training in advanced procedures and perform them regularly. We would recommend that you ask us numerous questions during your initial consultation. For example, we need to verify that you are a candidate for cosmetic dentistry and that your goals are realistic. We could also show you a computer simulation or mock-up of the changes we discuss.

A recent study at the University of Rochester Medical Center revealed that the same traits that make cranberry juice a powerful weapon against bladder infections may also be helpful in protecting teeth from cavities. Here is how it works: the cranberry juice literally acts like Teflon® for your teeth by making it difficult for the bacteria that cause tooth decay to adhere to your teeth. And this “stickiness” is critical for the microbe Strepococcus mutans that eat the sugars stuck to your teeth and then excrete acids that cause tooth decay. So this Thanksgiving as you gather your entire family around your table, propose a toast with cranberry juice in lieu of a sugary drink or alcoholic beverage. With cranberry juice, everyone can participate in your toast and be thankful the benefits it has for their teeth.