Earlier than performing therapy at Dental Associates P.A., proprietor Dr. Dan Truono first considers what he calls the WIDIOM Rule. “Would I do it on me?”. He explains, “This strategy permits us to deal with every affected person as a person and be certain that we’re doing what’s finest for them and their dental well being.” Specializing in beauty dentistry for greater than three a long time—every little thing from preventive care to rehabilitative procedures—“Dr. Dan” additionally makes creating an open dialogue in a relaxing, comfy environment for sufferers, a high precedence. Right here, he shares a few of the newest applied sciences in his area, plus how you can discover what works finest in your wants.
What’s beauty dentistry?
Enhancement of your tooth and smile, which might be way more pleasing by way of tooth whitening, orthodontia, porcelain veneers or crowns, implants, periodontal surgical procedure and oral maxillofacial surgical procedure. A surgeon would offer the latter, however we assist coordinate therapy by way of our workplace.
What are the newest instruments and applied sciences for attaining an optimum smile?
In dentistry, creating mouth impressions has come a good distance since putty and trays. For nearly 20 years, we’ve utilized CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) know-how that enables us to scan your tooth to make veneers, crowns and inlays/onlays from ceramic materials, in as little as two hours. As well as, by way of specialised digital images, we are able to present the affected person a 3D digital diagnostic mock-up of what their smile will appear like post-treatment. We’ve designed and delivered Smile Makeovers with as many as 14 crowns in sooner or later for our sufferers. Different applied sciences, akin to CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) scans, now assist dentists get a extra correct form of the jaw by way of 3D imaging. This can be utilized for every little thing from TMJ and airway (sleep apnea) analysis to bone grafting and implant placements.
Are clear liners as efficient for straightening tooth as conventional wire braces?
Clear liners have improved loads in 25 years! They’re acceptable for most individuals who want tooth straightening. Dentists and orthodontists can consider sufferers with spacing or chunk points. As I usually say, “You’ll be able to’t park a Mack truck in a storage—you want area.” The pattern applies to the tooth and braces. Many occasions, sufferers will want prep work that may solely be performed in a dentist or orthodontist’s workplace. We’ll first do a scan to find out what must be performed and at what fee. Rushing up motion may cause root resorption of the tooth, which might result in extra critical issues, together with tooth loss.
What ought to I take into account when selecting a beauty dentist?
Along with education and certification, nothing beats years of expertise, repute and evaluations. Throughout your preliminary session, ask to see earlier than/after smile images. You need to see circumstances the dentist has already performed.
Who’s a candidate for veneers?
Do you want the form and place of your tooth? If that’s the case, then tooth whitening could also be all you want. Your dentist can present a customized tray and top-grade tooth whitening. If you’re sad with the way in which they appear, then I like to recommend resin bonding, porcelain veneers or crowns. Veneers are connected to at least one aspect of the tooth, whereas the crowns cowl the tooth circumferentially. These might be performed on wholesome tooth, with conservative tooth preparations, and can change the entire look of your smile.
And a superb smile might be lifechanging. Don’t let the world change your smile—let your smile change the world!
For info and to schedule a session, go to dentalassociatespa.com.
Dental Associates
2300 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 6 C-D
Wilmington, 19806
571-0878; dentalassociatespa.com
