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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Sensational Smile with Porcelain Veneers and a Ceramic Bridge for Uliana

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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Friday, May 23, 2008

New Porcelain Bridgwork and Porcelain Crowns Transform a Smile by Dr. Huefner

Your appearance is important! It effects your image and the way people see and treat you. And, when appearing your best in public is important, sometimes old dentistry just doesn’t cut it. Rhonda was just such a person and she was ready for a change.

BEFORE

As you might guess from looking at the above photo, her old dentistry was done in the era when dentists believed “natural” (usually meaning yellow) was the best way to go and Rhonda wanted whiter teeth this time around. Also, the bridge on her upper right teeth was breaking and she felt really “looked ugly”.

We replaced her old dentistry (old fashioned porcelain-on-metal bridge and crowns) with new, whiter porcelain bridges and crowns. Also, placing four porcelain veneers on the worn, discolored teeth so that all her teeth were the same color and had a uniform and more youthful smile design. As you might imagine, Rhonda was absolutely thrilled with the results.

AFTER

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

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Friday, May 2, 2008

Instant Orthodontics with Porcelain Veneers to Correct Crowded, Yellow Teeth by Dr. Huefner

Crowded teeth can many times be corrected with cosmetic dentistry, rather than braces.
John, a gentleman in his 70s, is a great example. He had very crowded and discolored teeth, but had never gotten around to doing anyting about it. Now it was time for him to do something to give him a better and little younger looking smile.

BEFORE

The big questions he asked us was “would we have to pull any of his bottom teeth?” and “would he need braces?” The answer to both questions was “No!”, which was an answer that thrilled him. Here is the result was got for John with porcelain veneers on his lower teeth, and porcelain veneers and a bridge on his upper teeth.

AFTER

Note that no lower teeth were removed. The crowding, color and shape of his lower teeth was corrected with some simple gum recontouring with laser and ten porcelain veneers, which we sometimes call "instant orthodontics". Since his teeth had worn and shortened over the years, we also made his upper teeth a little longer, resulting in a smile that made him look younger.
As you can clearly imagine, he was extremely pleased with the results that we achieved for him and now he beams a great smile everywhere he goes!

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

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