Bailey Family Dental of Hartland Wi is a leader in cosmetic dentistry in Hartland Wi. As Cosmetic Dentists, we stress continual education in the latest procedures and treatments for our patients needs.
Honing our skills to be sure we continue to be a leader in dental care in Hartland Wi.
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Drs. Richard and Terese Bailey
test some of the latest magnification
technology at the the Chicago Dental Society's
Midwinter Meeting in February 2013. |
People choose esthetic dental procedures/surgery for various reasons—to repair a
defect such as a
Common procedures can be performed to correct
misshaped, discolored, chipped or missing teeth. They also can be used to change
the overall shape of teeth—from teeth that are too long or short, have gaps, or
simply need to be reshaped.
Some of the more common procedures
involve:
malformed bite or crooked teeth, treat an injury, or just
improve their overall appearance. Whatever the reason, the ultimate goal is to
restore a beautiful smile.
- Bonding - A procedure in which tooth-colored material is used to close gaps
or change tooth color.
- Contouring and reshaping - A procedure that straightens crooked, chipped, cracked or overlapping teeth.
- Veneers - A procedure in which ultra-thin coatings are placed over the front
teeth. Veneers can change the color or shape of your teeth. For example, veneers
have been used to correct unevenly spaced, crooked, chipped, oddly shaped or
discolored teeth.
- Whitening and bleaching - As the term implies, whitening and bleaching, a
rapidly increasing procedure, are used to make teeth whiter.
Your self-image has a lot to do with how you feel about your appearance — and
particularly your smile. If you are unhappy with the way you look, cosmetic
dentistry may be the answer to your problems.
- What do we mean by cosmetic dentistry? The word “cosmetic”
refers to beneficial changes in appearance. Thus cosmetic dentistry is all
dental work that restores or improves a person's appearance.
- What is a cosmetic dentist? Every dentist learns to do
procedures in a way that conserves or improves a patient's appearance. Some
dentists continue to study and specialize in procedures that are done
specifically for the purpose of enhancing a person's appearance.
- What is a smile analysis? The first step to improving your
smile, this analysis involves a study of all the elements of your smile — teeth
appearance and alignment, gums, jaws — and also your facial features and how
they all fit together.
- How can I choose the right cosmetic dentist? Ask your
dentist about his or her training and experience. Ask for photos of previous
work. You may need to select more than one person, working as a team to take
best advantage of each one's experience, skills, and training.
- What can be done to improve a smile using 21st century
techniques? We are fortunate to live in times in which numerous options
are available. These include making teeth whiter; altering their size, shape,
balance, color, and alignment; filling in parts of teeth that are missing
because of decay or injury; and even replacing teeth that are missing
entirely.
- How can chipped or discolored front teeth be restored? This
can often be done by bonding with composite resin.
- How can damaged back teeth be restored? Back teeth with
cavities or traumatic injuries can now be repaired with non-metallic
tooth-colored material that bonds to the tooth substance.
- What techniques can be used to correct more severe
problems? Porcelain veneers, thin layers of porcelain material, can be
used to change the appearance of misshapen or undersized teeth. Porcelain crowns
can be used to replace the part of the tooth that rises above the gums.
- How can we change the position of teeth that do not meet together
well? Orthodontists are dentists who specialize in correcting
malocclusions (bad bites). They use traditional braces or clear aligners to move
teeth into more attractive and functional positions.
- What if some teeth are missing? A dental implant replaces
the root of a missing tooth. A porcelain crown that looks just like a natural
tooth can then be connected to the implant.
Which techniques should be used to improve your smile? A dental exam will
take many factors into consideration, including your overall oral health.
Serving Waukesha, Oconomowoc, and Hartland Wisconsin, Bailey Family Dental is most concerned with your comfort. Drs Terese and Richard Bailey and their friendly staff will explain treatment options and give estimates before you begin your treatments. To learn more, feel free to go to our website at www.bailyfamilydental.com, or call us at 262-369-8633. Our office is located at 557 Cottonwood avenue, Hartland Wisconsin.
