COSMETIC DENTISTRY ARTICLES

Tooth Colored Fillings

Do you have unsightly silver fillings?  Have you ever thought about replacing them?  After decades of advancing technology in the field of "tooth-colored dentistry," the strength and durability of these new filling materials provide confidence in the longevity of these restorations.

In the past, mercury-based silver fillings were the standard of choice for strong, long-lasting solutions to cavities and chipped or broken teeth.  Now, tooth-colored "composite" fillings have become state of the art.  The proper knowledge of material choice and placement techniques are critical in the success of these beautiful, nearly invisible restorations.  Many times dental decay (cavities) are lurking beneath the silver fillings, which go undetected on x-rays as the fillings block them out.

Dr. Logan has concentrated his many hours of continuing education in the area of composite and porcelain cosmetic solutions to dental disease.  Make an appointment at our office in the WingHaven area of O’Fallon and give us a chance to show you how easy, pain-free and aesthetic this process can be.  Let's get rid of the black and gray and give you back your youthful, natural, healthy and beautiful smile! 

Correcting Gaps Between Front Teeth

Small gaps can be closed through a dental procedure called bonding. In this procedure, a composite material is bonded to the teeth on either side of the gap. The color of this composite material is matched to blend invisibly with the color of the surrounding teeth. This procedure requires some artistry to get the color and shaping right and it is important to see a cosmetic dentist with experience to achieve the look you want. Bonding can be done in one appointment and is not painful.

Larger gaps require porcelain veneers or braces. Braces can be a good option if you do not mind the time required to correct the problem and the appearance of braces during this time. Veneers can fix large gaps with two visits to the dentist over a two or three week time period. Sometimes, surrounding teeth will need to be re-contoured or whitened to create a uniform smile.