What Cosmetic Dentistry is offered in IndianapolisC?

Muncie dentistry A beautiful smile is the first thing noticed about ones' appearance. If you have flaws in your teeth that make you hesitate to smile, or feel uneasy about your smile it can have a negative impact on how others respond to you. Cosmetic dentistry offers a wide variety of solutions for people seeking to enhance their smile. Below are some of the options available in Dr. Pyle's office. If you are looking for ways to enhance your smile consider exploring some of the services offered in Dr. Gerg Pyle's office

Dr Pyle will explain the many different techniques available in his Muncie cosmetic dentistry office and will show you the smile you could achieve! If you have ever thought about cosmetic dentistry, this site can be extremely helpful in understanding what is possible.

Tooth-shaping

Short teeth, long teeth, pointed teeth, uneven teeth: Do any of the attributes detract from your smile? Tooth shaping may be the solution to help create a pleasing smile that gently follows the contour of the lower lip. It is quick and painless since the enamel has no nerves. And, is usually completed in less than 30 minutes. A few patients get slight sensitivity after tooth shaping, however, this can be remedied with prescription strength fluoride or in-office desensitizers. The procedure does not appear to cause any long-term damage to the teeth and can immediately immediately make you feel more ocnfident about your smile

Bonded-Bridge

Indianapolis cosmetic dentistry Muncie Cosmetic Dentist A bonded-bridge can replace a missing tooth in far less time and for less money than a porcelain bridge or an implant. It is basically a resin or porcelain tooth with resin or metal wings on each side of it. It is ideal for a missing tooth in the front of the mouth, where biting forces are not that strong. The procedure involves removing a small amount of the inside of the teeth on either side of the missing one and then taking an impression or mold. The laboratory makes the bonded-bridge, which can then be adhered to the backs of the teeth surrounding the missing one.

I prefer the all resin bonded bridge because it is more esthetic (no metal shows through and grays the surrounding teeth) and does not fall out and have to be re-cemented nearly as much as a metal bonded-bridge.

Gum-lifts

Gum-lifts (gingivectomy) involve the removal of gum to make the teeth appear longer, and the gum-line even. People who have excess gum covering the front teeth and an upper lip that comes up high when they smile are often self-conscious about their gummy smile. An uneven gum-line can make the teeth appear to have different lengths, which takes away from the appearance of an attractive smile.

To correct these problems, the dentist numbs the area and removes the excess gum. The patient is instructed to use an antiseptic mouth rinse such as Peridex on a Q-tip and apply upward pressure on the gums as they heal. The procedure is not painful, but some mild discomfort can be expected a day or two after the procedure. The gum is not damaged due to the procedure as long as the dentist has experience, and removes the proper amount. The procedure can usually be completed in about 30 minutes.

Dr. Pyle's Muncie Dentistry Services

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