Frequently Asked Cosmetic Dentistry Questions

In the Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada, Area

Is cosmetic dentistry right for me?

What dental problems can cosmetic dentistry correct?

What is cosmetic dentistry?

The only thing wrong with my smile is it’s color. What can I do?

Can I have my old silver fillings replaced? Even if they don’t need to be?

Is there an alternative to silver fillings?

What is the difference between dental bridges, dental implants, and tooth crowns?

Can porcelain veneers correct gaps in my smile?

Is cosmetic dentistry right for me?
If you are disappointed or unsatisfied with your smile because of crooked teeth, discolored teeth, missing teeth, or other dental problems, schedule an initial consultation with a cosmetic dentist near you. Cosmetic dentistry will provide you with a brilliant smile in just a few short visits to the cosmetic dentistry office.

What dental problems can cosmetic dentistry correct?
Cosmetic dentistry can correct virtually all of your dental problems. Cosmetic dentistry is the perfect solution for:

• Chipped and Cracked Teeth
• Broken Teeth
• Misshaped or Disfigured Teeth
• Overcrowded or Crooked Teeth
• Discolored Teeth
• Decayed or Damaged Teeth
• Bite Problems
• Gaps in Teeth

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What is cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry involves any procedures or treatments that are used to improve your smile. Common cosmetic procedures and treatments include porcelain veneers, tooth bonding, tooth crowns, teeth whitening, dental bridges, and white fillings.

The only thing wrong with my smile is its color. What can I do?
If your only concern is the color of your teeth, then a quick teeth-whitening treatment may be the perfect option for you. Dr. Satoris can give you teeth that are six to ten shades whiter in just one hour. If an in-office treatment won’t work for you, then you can choose to have an at-home kit that will provide you with the same results in just a few weeks.

Contact Dr. Satoris in Las Vegas, Nevada, to schedule an initial consultation. Dr. Satoris will discuss how much you want to brighten your smile and provide you with treatment options to give you those results.

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Can I have my old silver fillings replaced? Even if they don’t need to be?
Yes! Many people choose to have their old silver or metal amalgam fillings replaced with new white fillings. White fillings match the color of your teeth so that you can smile with confidence. Also, white fillings act the same way your natural teeth do by swelling and contracting when they get hot or cold, and they resist fractures.

Is there an alternative to silver fillings?
Yes! White fillings, porcelain inlays, and tooth crowns are all ways for you to repair a decayed or damaged tooth. If you need to have a tooth repaired but do not want the unsightly silver fillings that are commonly used, then a white filling or porcelain inlay is the solution you are looking for.

White fillings are made of a strong composite resin and can perfectly match the shape, color, and size of your natural teeth. Porcelain inlays are porcelain fillings that are custom made to correct your unique problems. Also, a filling might not work if your tooth is too decayed or damaged. In that case, a tooth crown can restore the look, function, and strength of your tooth. Porcelain tooth crowns are also available so that you cannot tell the difference between the tooth with the crown and your natural teeth.

What is the difference between dental bridges, dental implants, and tooth crowns?
Dental implants, dental bridges, and tooth crowns are all different dental restorations. Dental implants and dental bridges are both ways of repairing one or more missing teeth, while a tooth crown is used to repair one decayed or damaged tooth.

A dental bridge is a pontic, or fake tooth, that is fused between two dental crowns. If you have a missing tooth, the teeth on either side of the gap are prepared for crowns, and an impression is made of the two teeth and the gap. A custom bridge is then made and permanently bonded to your teeth. A bridge will restore the look and function of your teeth.

Tooth crowns are used if your tooth is too decayed or damaged for a filling. For instance, if you have extensive decay or damage to a tooth, then a filling may only weaken the tooth. A tooth crown is used to make the tooth stronger and allow it to look and function properly.

Can porcelain veneers correct gaps in my smile?
Yes! Porcelain veneers are custom-made to give you the smile that you want. Dr. Satoris uses porcelain veneers to correct not only gaps in teeth but also chipped and cracked teeth, misshapen and disfigured teeth, discolored teeth, and any number of other problems you could have with your smile.

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Contact Dr. Satoris in Las Vegas, Nevada, to schedule an initial consultation. Dr. Satoris will work with you to correct any dental problems you may have, as well as provide you with the smile you want.