Tooth bonding is a dental procedure that involves attaching thin material to the front of the teeth using adhesives. The material is then “cured” with ultraviolet or high-intensity light. On average, bonding material lasts for three to ten years before replacement is necessary. Bonding is ideal for making small cosmetic improvements to teeth. Why Bonding? Bonding is one of the least expensive and least complicated cosmetic dental procedures. Compared with Read More
An Overview of Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is the solution for broken, uneven, chipped, gapped or stained teeth. Cosmetic dentistry improves the appearance of your teeth, gums and bite. Top New York dentist Dr. Gary Bram offers a wide array of dental treatments at Dental and Facial Wellness Center. Dr. Bram makes sure that you understand all of your options before recommending a procedure. Teeth Whitening Teeth whitening is a chemical process that brightens discolored Read More
Porcelain Veneers for a Better Smile
A dental veneer is a thin layer of custom-made material placed over a tooth. It helps improve the tooth’s appearance and protect the tooth’s surface. Dentists may use one veneer to restore fractured or discolored tooth, or multiple veneers to create the “perfect smile.” During the procedure, your natural teeth remain intact as less than a millimeter of the tooth enamel is removed to make room for the veneer. The Read More
Strong and Sturdy Porcelain Crowns
Crowns are used in cosmetic dentistry to treat teeth that are badly shaped, decayed, broken or chipped. Dental crowns are also called “caps” because they cover the entire outer surface of the tooth. In cases when the tooth supporting the restoration is not sufficiently strong, a crown is the best option. The strength of veneer or dental bonding is just equivalent to the strength of the supporting tooth. Crowns: Cover Read More
