Dental Implant Dentist
Benke Dental Care
Appointments: (651) 450-1602
Steven Benke D.D.S.
Benke Dental Care
5972 Cahill Avenue, Suite 109
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
We accept most insurance carriers. Please check with us prior to your appointment, but it's safe to say we likely accept the type of insurance you carry.
Inver Grove Heights area dentist Dr. Steven Benke and his knowledgeable staff can help answer any of your insurance questions. At Benke Dental Care we aim to maximize your insurance benefits and make any remaining balance easily affordable.
Dr. Benke provides secure implant dentures in the Inver Grove Heights area. Implant retained dentures won't slip, and are a long-lasting solution to missing teeth.
You'll talk, eat and smile with more confidence. Your self esteem will return with your new natural-looking teeth.
If you are quite anxious about visiting the dentist, Benke Dental Care offers pre-medication sedation to help you relax before you arrive for your appointment. Once you've arrived at our Inver Grove Heights area office, the full sedation medication will be administered, and you will wake up to the results you desired - relaxed and with little or no memory of the dental treatment itself.
Inver Grove Heights area Invisalign® dentist Steven Benke, D.D.S. is happy to provide your new clear braces. At Benke Dental Care, we want you to have the straight teeth and beautiful smile you desire.
We're happy to assess your needs create your individual treatment plan for braces. You may be able to have your new Invisalign® aligners sooner than you think!
For comfortable dental hygiene treatment in the Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota area, Dr. Steven Benke is known for having a gentle touch. The friendly team at Benke Dental Care provides teeth cleaning for a whiter smile.
Maintaining good dental hygiene is the foundation for healthy teeth and gums. We're committed to helping you have a lifetime of oral health.
Westfield Family Dentistry
Appointments: (908) 232-0074
Paul Arfanis D.D.S.
Westfield Family Dentistry
228 Saint Paul Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
Dr. Paul Arfanis has a gentle touch and provides comfortable cleaning for a whiter smile. Offering cosmetic dentistry in the Westfield, New Jersey area, Dr. Arfanis assures you that a bright, healthy smile is the result of regular, preventative, professional dental cleanings.
Here at Westfield Family Dentistry, your comfort is our number one priority. We will do our utmost to put you at ease and keep you feeling relaxed and secure. Under the experienced leadership of Dr. Paul Arfanis, our dedicated team of professionals is at your service to explain your treatment thoroughly and answer any questions you may have.
Westfield area cosmetic dentist Paul Arfanis, D.D.S. has extensive experience creating beautiful smiles. They're one of the first things people notice about you.
Our professional team will be happy to discuss your aesthetic dentistry options. The attractive results you'll get from Westfield Family Dentistry can change your life!
We understand you have a busy life, and "going to the dentist" is one more task you need to check off your ever-growing "to-do" list. That's why here at Westfield Family Dentistry, located in the Westfield, NJ area, we offer people hours, not office hours. Dr. Arfanis and his staff put your needs first by providing flexible scheduling options to ensure you obtain an appointment that is convenient and workable for you.
Westfield Family Dentistry offers designated handicap parking spaces for the exclusive use of vehicles displaying handicap hangtags or disabled license plates. Conveniently located in the Westfield, New Jersey area, Dr. Paul Arfanis provides cosmetic dentistry and offers fully accessible facilities.
Advanced Gentle Dental Care
Appointments: (618) 667-6828
Bill Waters D.D.S.
Advanced Gentle Dental Care
712 South Main Street
Troy, IL 62294
The friendly, caring staff of Advanced Gentle Dental Care in the Troy, Illinois area strive to make you feel comfortable and well-cared for at your dentist appointment. Bill Waters, D.D.S. is committed to serving you and your family's dental needs, year after year. Come and see what we have to offer in a professional setting where top-notch customer service still matters.
You're unique, and you deserve quality, individualized care. Dr. Bill Waters believes your dental experience should blend the best of the personal and the professional. At Advanced Gentle Dental Care in the Troy, Illinois area, we take the time to get to know you and understand your dental needs. Dr. Waters and his staff are dedicated to providing you with top-quality dental care designed exclusively for you.
Here at Advanced Gentle Dental Care, your comfort is our number one priority. We will do our utmost to put you at ease and keep you feeling relaxed and secure. Under the experienced leadership of Dr. Bill Waters, our dedicated team of professionals is at your service to explain your treatment thoroughly and answer any questions you may have.
Dr. Bill Waters has a gentle touch and provides comfortable cleaning for a whiter smile. Offering cosmetic dentistry in the Troy, Illinois area, Dr. Waters assures you that a bright, healthy smile is the result of regular, preventative, professional dental cleanings.
Advanced Gentle Dental Care practices the highest infection control standards to protect our patients and ourselves. In the Troy, IL area, Dr. Bill Waters and his staff strictly observe all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. All instruments are cleaned, disinfected and routinely sterilized as recommended by the American Dental Association and the Centers for Disease Control. Whenever possible, disposable, single-use items are used to ensure your safety.
More Cosmetic Dentists in the Troy, IL Area Near You
ROBERT S KARELITZ D.D.S.
400 CENTRAL AVE
DOVER, NH, 3820
(603) 749-6053
Mountain View Dental Group
4639 Peck Rd
El Monte, CA, 91732-1307
(626) 444-9281
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BRANDON KENT FARRELL D.D.S. PA II
1300 BRIDGE BARRIER RD
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(910) 458-9401
Dr. Randy Johnsons Center For Contemporary Dentis
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Types of Tooth Crowns
Most dentists will agree that the tooth crown is at the heart of general dentistry. They've all studied dental crowns in dental school, and some have done their best work replacing a missing tooth and saving the rest.
Research has given them the wherewithal to achieve virtually ideal restorations. They are natural looking, comfortable and stable in the moist environment of the mouth. Cosmetic dentistry professionals are better equipped now more than ever to build strong, long-lasting and cosmetically superior dental crowns.
What is a dental crown?
A crown (or cap) is a restoration placed over broken teeth or a cracked tooth that cannot sustain a conventional filling. By covering the biting surfaces and sides of the tooth, a dental crown strengthens the damaged tooth by binding together the remaining structures. There are basically three kinds of full-crown restorations that can be placed by your cosmetic dentist, each with pros and cons, depending on your situation.
A gold crown or metal alloy crowns have the longest track record for durability, but some people object to the look of metal.
A full porcelain crown - and its new ceramic cousin - looks wonderful and fits well; however, porcelain crowns are usually best on front teeth where stress is not so great.
Porcelain-fused-to-metal dental crowns are our loyal work-horses for single-tooth restoration - they're very strong.
There are elements of finesse in the creation of any crown. The fit is the thing. The teeth must be prepared with opposing teeth in mind so a good bite won't go bad after the crown is placed. The fit must accommodate adjacent teeth, too. And the "margin," the part of the crown nearest the gum, must fit smoothly to protect the health of gum tissue.
And all this effort is to one end: to save a tooth.
When is a dental crown called for?
- A tooth that has been filled more than once cracks, breaks off, or falls victim to secondary caries - a cavity under or around a filling.
- You've had root canal treatment on a molar, and it's prone to brittleness.
- A tooth has suffered severe enamel wear.
- The high school hockey star takes a blow in the mouth, and an otherwise sound tooth is broken.
- You need an anchor for your new dental bridge.
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Dental Makeover: Does My Smile Make Me Look Older?
When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Is the reflection you see not quite what you used to see? Do you say to yourself, "I don't feel any older, but I see an older person." Getting older is an inevitable process, but you don't have to look older, too.
When it comes to looking younger, there are all sorts of products and procedures available so you can look your best (such as anti-wrinkle gels, cosmetics, skin treatments, facelifts and day spas). One of the procedures that is the least emphasized, but can have a profound yet subtle effect, is an improved smile from a dental makeover.
Why Does Your Smile Look Older?
It's typical that most adults don't realize that their smile is not as bright as it used to be. Coffee, tea, red wine, smoking, and the normal, and sometimes heavy, wearing away of tooth enamel have cumulative effects on the teeth. As we age, our smile begins to look a little discolored.
Old dentures can become yellow or gray, which will make your smile appear older. In fact, dentures will naturally pick up stains and wear down faster than our natural teeth. If you have had the same dentures for more than six years, they require a dental makeover. New dentures should be made every six to ten years and relined every three to five years.
How Can a Dental Makeover Make My Smile Look Younger?
The fastest and easiest way an esthetically minded person can get a dental makeover is through bleaching or tooth whitening. It can be achieved either through an at-home or in-office process. Now, there are over-the-counter products that will whiten your teeth; however, for safe and predictable changes with dramatic results, there is no substitute for the dental office.
Are There Any Other Ways to Make My Smile Look Younger?
Bleaching is usually the first step to achieving a more youthful appearance to your smile. Not only can you brighten your smile through bleaching, but the physical appearance of your teeth can also be improved. Applying composite bonding, porcelain veneers or crowns to your teeth is the ultimate in dental makeover and cosmetic dentistry enhancements.
When these options were presented to one patient, she couldn't envision the immediate change the procedures would have on her smile. In front of a mirror, I showed her the gradual changes that had occurred over time due to the wearing and staining of their tooth enamel. The patient decided to have her teeth whitened and her front teeth artistically rejuvenated with porcelain veneers. When the patient went to work after the procedure was complete, her coworkers noticed a difference, but couldn't exactly identify the change in her overall appearance. They thought that she did something different to her hair or was losing weight. No one guessed that subtle improvements had been made to her teeth.
It's never too late to care more about your smile and make immediate improvements with a dental makeover. A small change today can enhance your smile for years to come.
By Benjamin O. Watkins, III, DDS
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