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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Creating a Great Smile by Replacing Old Porcelain Caps with New All-Ceramic Cosmetic Dentistry

Hating the two old "caps" that had been placed on her two front teeth a number of years ago, Tracy wanted teeth that looked natural and would give her a nicer looking smile.

BEFORE

When we looked closely at Tracy's smile we noticed that there were several other problems besides just having bad looking caps. There was a disproportion of her teeth size (the front two teeth were too wide and thick and the rest of her teeth were too small). She showed too much of her gums when she smiles. The gums and root areas around the front two teeth were dark. Her side teeth leaned in and because of that, didn't pick up much light and made her teeth look darker. Also, she really wanted a whiter, brighter smile.

After much discussion Tracy decided on having her two front caps redone with new all-porcelain crowns and have porcelain veneers on her other teeth. Also, to have some minor gum reshaping with the dental laser so that there would be less of her gums showing and that the gums that did show would be more even. Here is the results we achieved with Tracy's new smile with porcelain veneers and two new porcelain crowns.

AFTER

Dr. Norman Huefner, General and Cosmetic Dentistry, Laguna Niguel, CA

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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Smile Rejuvenation: Making Older Looking Teeth Younger Again with Porcelain Veneers

Monica is in her 40s but her teeth and smile were in their 80s! She was embarrassed to smile in photographs and would even put her hand in front of her mouth when speaking with others up close.
Before recommending any treatment Dr. Huenfer and Monica spent considerable time discussing what were her "needs," "wants" and "expectations" with regard to cosmetic dentistry. She said she wanted a really nice smile, and definitely whiter and more youthful looking teeth. Dr. Huefner wanted to know in her mind what her "ideal smile" would be? Then he could recommend the appropriate cosmetic dental treatment, which includes decisions as to the color, length and shape of the teeth. Also, the type of porcelain and the type of dental restoration (porcelain veneer, all-porcelain crown, porcelain-on-metal crown or composite bonding).
Monica had a much older looking smile and wanted a more youthful smile

After much discussion with Monica Dr. Huefner recommended the she have a smile makeover with all-ceramic restorations, porcelain veneers and a few all-porcelain crowns. She agreed to begin treatment according to Dr. Huefner's recommendations, and her treatment was completed in just a few weeks!

Monica's rejuvenated smile with porcelain veneers and all-porcelain crowns by Dr. Huefner

Monica was absolutely delighted with the final results of her cosmetic dentistry. By her own admission "it took off thirty years off of my face!"

Dr. Norman Huefner, General and Cosmetic Dentistry, Laguna Niguel, CA

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Thursday, October 29, 2009

Younger Rejuvenated Smile with Porcelain Veneers

Helen was a bit "age sensitive". Although only in her 40s she felt her smile made her look older than she really was. Her teeth were discolored, she had a old crown on one of her front teeth that didn't match her other teeth, her gums had receded and she had a small gap between her front two teeth.
She was "fed up" and came to see Dr. Huefner to discuss her options with cosmetic dentistry.

Helen felt her smile made her look older than she really was.

Dr. Huefner listened carefully to Helen as she explained her concerns and expectations. Basically she wanted a younger looking smile with whiter teeth. That brought up a very important point....how white did Helen want her teeth to be? Her answer was, "definitely whiter and brighter, but I still want a smile that looks real and doesn't fake or unnatural."
After looking at the photo above with Dr. Huefner, some other points came out. Her teeth were very skinny at the gumline and irregular in proportion to one another.
In order to give Helen the kind of smile that she wanted Dr. Huefner suggest replacing the crown on her front tooth with an all-ceramic crown and then doing porcelain veneers on the other teeth visible in her smile. By doing her cosmetic dentistry that way all the visible upper teeth would be the same color and Dr. Huefner would have the most control over achieving a well proportioned and even looking smile!
Helen agreed with Dr. Huefner's treatment recommendations and her cosmetic dental treatment was completed in three appointments.

Helen's rejuvenated smile with cosmetic dentistry - one new all-ceramic crown and nine porcelain veneers

Dr. Norman Huefner, General and Cosmetic Dentistry, Laguna Niguel, CA

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Monday, February 23, 2009

Sensational Smile with Porcelain Veneers and a Ceramic Bridge by Dr. Huefner

Not happy with her teeth and smile, Uliana wanted to know what options cosmetic dentistry might have for her. Her teeth were very discolored and wearing down on the edges. She also had a crossbite on one side and didn't like the way her porcelain-to-metal crowns and bridge looked.
BEFORE
We recommended porcelain veneers on her front teeth and replacement of her old crowns and bridges with all-ceramic porcelain crowns (non-metal based) and porcelain bridge. She wanted to be involved in the design of the shape and length of her "new teeth" and was particularly concerned about achieving a full smile. The results we achieved for her were sensational!
AFTER

Then a few weeks later we took her post treatment portraits right in our "sensational smiles studio". As you can clearly see, she was very happy with her cosmetic dentistry and porcelain veneers. One of these portraits that we took will be entered in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry annual Smile Gallery competition. Wish us luck!



Dr. Norman Huefner, General and Cosmetic Dentistry, Laguna Niguel, CA

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