Not only can an overbite cause TMJ pain and damage your teeth, it often also contributes to: Facial Asymmetry Weak Chins Worn Teeth Airway/sleep apnea Temporomandibular Disorders (TMJ) Before: profile showing re-truded chin and short lower 1/3 face An alternate approach to years of braces which may or may not be able to fully …
Non-Surgical Overbite Correction in Dental Office: Change your Lower Jaw Read More »
In addition to not looking attractive, causing damage to the existing teeth, and often causing facial asymmetry, underbites are most often damaging to the gums and teeth causing wear and often TMJ pain. This is a case where our patient was offered only the options of surgery to correct her underbite. She was not happy …
Can My Underbite and Facial Features Be Corrected Non-Surgically Read More »
Are you considering cosmetic dentistry or porcelain veneers to change or improve your smile? You most likely have several options that would work for you. There are a number of things to consider and these should be discussed with your cosmetic dentist: What are you looking for? Perfect teeth or natural smile? Age appropriate smile …
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There are often several non-surgical overbite correction options and to improve the facial proportions and smile as well. This case shows a gentleman with: Overbite TMJ pain and popping Unhappy with his smile Airway/sleep apnea issues Short lower 1/3 of his face Facial Asymmetry Surgery had been recommended, however, he did not wish to take …
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Can you detect the dental implant and implant crown in this photo? This patient had traumatized the labeled tooth as a child and finally had to remove this tooth. She had also always desired a beautiful smile as well. Dental implants, as are porcelain veneers, and art and science where smile design and planning are …
Can Dental Implants Look Natural and Be Used With Porcelain Veneers? Read More »
Custom porcelain veneers can be utilized in many ways to create beautiful smiles. Many cases can be completed with no tooth grinding or minimal tooth preparation veneers. This case involves a young lady who completed braces and had concerns of: Peg laterals Small teeth Gummy Smile Narrow smile Shade of her teeth The photos …
Minimal Prep Porcelain Veneers for Small Teeth and Narrow Smile Read More »
Most people do not associate their teeth with having anything to do with aging faces they see. Believe it or not, the teeth and ones bite plays a major role in how faces look and age. Some also feel they cannot see their teeth when they smile or have TMJ pain. There is much more …
How Fixing Your Teeth Can Change Your Face Non-surgically Read More »
Most patients with TMJ issues do have changes in their faces. Even if no TMJ Pain is experienced you can still improve your facial structures. This type of dentistry is essentially a non-surgical facelift. Patient’s with TMJ invariably have facial issues that can change with proper treatment. Many times, patients seek TMJ treatment for facial …
Does TMJ Affect My Facial Features and Facial Symmetry? Read More »
Porcelain Veneers can be used in many ways to create definitive smile. In this case, the patient was unhappy with an aging smile and her existing veneers. Poorly shaped porcelain veneers This patient’s concerns were: The size and shape of her teeth The aging appearance Lack of vitality or shine, Proportions of …
Can Porcelain Veneers Change the Size and Shape of My Teeth? Read More »
How Should My Porcelain Veneers Look? This blog is intended to help those considering porcelain veneers and to help them obtain a better idea of what is involved and what type of smile design is desired. A true cosmetic dentist with special interests in cosmetic dentistry can design smiles in multiple ways. Dr. Konig states, …
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