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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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posted by Dr. Norman Huefner at 8:12 AM

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Peg-teeth Smile Makeover with Porcelain Veneers by Dr. Huefner

Lisa had gone through three years of braces, but still wasn’t happy with her teeth and smile. Why? Her teeth were straight, weren’t they? Yes, but she still had a couple problems. First, her lateral incisors were “peg shaped”, smaller than normal. Her central incisors (the front two teeth) had a funny shape, wider near the gums than they should be, and they were too short. Also, her side teeth (bicuspids) tipped in. But most of all, Lisa wanted her teeth to be whiter.

drhuefner_lisa1.jpg BEFORE

The solution for Lisa was porcelain veneers on her upper eight teeth. Here is the new smile achieved for Lisa in just a few appointments.

drhuefner_lisa2.jpg AFTER

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

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posted by Dr. Norman Huefner at 3:57 PM

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Porcelain Veneers Correct Claire's Crooked Teeth and Give Her an Amazing Smile by Dr. Huefner, Orange County Cosmetic Dentist

Claire had crooked teeth that actually angled markedly to one side. When she smiled it appeared as if all her upper teeth were pointing at her right hip. Also, her teeth had worn over the years, making her right teeth shorter than her left teeth.

Claire's teeth before cosmetic dentistry

What could she do? Did she need braces again? Even if she did have braces, after they were straight her teeth would still be worn and discolored. Claire wanted a beautiful, more youthful smile and came to Dr. Huefner to see what he recommended.

After discussing with Claire her concerns and evaluating evaluating her teeth and smile, Dr. Huefner recommended conservative porcelain veneers. By doing this he could almost instantly correct the cant of the teeth, making them straight with the rest of her face. Also, he could make her teeth whiter, more proportional and attractive. And, but adding some length to the teeth with new veneers, Dr. Huefner could make her smile look more youthful too!

Claire had Dr. Huefner create porcelain veneers on her upper ten front teeth. It took two treatment visits and she had her new smile is just over three weeks time.

Claire's new smile with porcelain veneers

Notice how Claire's teeth follow the curve of her lower lip now. That is called "following the smile line", a concept that cosmetic dentists try to do. It gives her a full, natural appearance to her teeth and smile.

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

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posted by Dr. Norman Huefner at 9:09 AM

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