KöR Whitening
The most effective teeth whitening technique ever!
Dr. Coleman has provided smile whitening for some time now, but like many dentists and patients, he's been frustrated that some patients do not achieve the results they want. After significant research, Dr. Coleman has now discovered the most effective tooth whitening technique ever known! If you've been disappointed with results in the past, or if you have been waiting for the right technique to come along—have we got a new miracle for you!! If you want truly WHITE teeth, this is the "real deal"!
KöR Whitening is a deep bleaching system that transforms dull and stained teeth into beautiful white teeth that look natural. KöR is unique for many reasons:
- It restores the teeth’s ability to absorb oxygen (from the whitening gel) and dissolves the stains from deep within each tooth.
- It causes low to no sensitivity in patients (no discomfort!).
- It can whiten teeth up to 16 shades lighter.
- It can even whiten tetracycline-stained teeth.
- You can still drink coffee, tea and red wine after whitening
- It is safe for the teeth and gums.
- Perfect for ages 14 - 90
And with KöR, if you follow the periodic home maintenance, the whitening results are permanent.
How does it work?
Dr. Coleman will make a mold of your teeth to fabricate custom KöR whitening trays. These trays are comfortable and thin, and are designed for you to wear while sleeping. Their effective design seals the whitening gel inside the tray so there is no leaking or mess.
You will visit Dr. Coleman for the initial whitening visit. This is followed by two weeks of home whitening – wearing your custom tray each night while you sleep. The process is completed with a final whitening visit at Dr. Coleman’s office.
For more information on this revolutionary bleaching system, contact us today for a consultation and get ready to be amazed by the beautiful results!
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Composite Bonding
Bonding is a common solution for:
- Fixing or repairing chipped or cracked teeth
- Reducing unsightly gaps or spaces between teeth
- Hiding discoloration or faded areas on the tooth’s surface
Often used to improve the appearance of your teeth and enhance your smile. As the name indicates, composite material, either a plastic or resin, is bonded to an existing tooth. Unlike veneers or crowns, composite bonding removes little, if any, of the original tooth.
Composite bonding has many advantages:
- It is a quick process, which typically lasts less than one hour.
- It does not reduce the tooth’s original structure and is relatively inexpensive.
- Composite resins come in many different shades and provide better matching of shades to the natural color of your teeth.
- Composite bonds, however, are not as durable and long-lasting as veneers and crowns and may need to be re-touched or replaced in the future.
Composite bonds stain more easily and therefore require proper care and regular cleaning. In order to ensure the longest possible duration of the bonding, composites should be brushed and flossed daily. Common staining elements include coffee, tea, tobacco, foods and candy.
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Crowns
A crown is a permanent covering that fits over an original tooth that is either decayed, damaged or cracked. Crowns are made of a variety of different materials such as porcelain, gold, acrylic resin or a mix of these materials. Porcelain generally has the most natural appearance, although it is often less durable.
The treatment plan for a patient receiving a crown involves:
- Numbing the tooth to remove the decay in or around it.
- Re-sculpturing the tooth to provide an ideal fit for the crown.
- Making an impression of your teeth in order to create a custom-made crown (usually takes one to two weeks).
- Making a temporary crown out of acrylic resin and fitting it onto the tooth during the interim period when the permanent custom-made crown is being created.
- Applying the permanent crown (when received from the lab) by removing the temporary crown and fitting the permanent one onto the tooth.
- After ensuring that the crown has the proper look and fit, the dentist cements it into place.
This process generally consists of a minimum of 2-3 visits over a three to four week period.
Once the procedure is completed, proper dental hygiene, including daily brushing and flossing, is required to maintain healthy, bacteria-free teeth, gums and crowns. This helps in the prevention of gum disease. Given proper care, your crowns can last a lifetime.
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Bridges
A bridge is a dental device that fills a space that a tooth previously occupied. A bridge may be necessary to prevent:
- Shifting of the teeth that can lead to bite problems (occlusion) and/or jaw problems and resultant periodontal disease.
- Bridges safeguard the integrity of existing teeth and help maintain a healthy, vibrant smile.
There are three main types of bridges, namely:
- Fixed bridge- this is the most popular and consists of a filler tooth that is attached to two crowns, which fit over the existing teeth and hold the bridge in place.
- The “Maryland” bridge is commonly used to replace missing front teeth and consists of a filler that is attached to metal bands that are bonded to the abutment teeth. The metal bands consist of a white-colored composite resin that matches existing tooth color.
- The Cantilever bridge is often used when there are teeth on only one side of the span. A typical three-unit cantilever bridge consists of two crowned teeth positioned next to each other on the same side of the missing tooth space. The filler tooth is then connected to the two crowned teeth, which extend into the missing tooth space or end.
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Veneers
Veneers are thin, semi-translucent “shells” typically attached to your front teeth. Veneers are customized from porcelain material and permanently bonded to your teeth. Veneers are a great alternative to otherwise painful dental procedures to improve the appearance of your smile.
Common problems that veneers are used for:
- Spaces between the teeth
- Broken or chipped teeth
- Unsightly, stained or discolored teeth
- Permanently stained or discolored teeth
- Crooked or misshapen teeth
Veneers are a great aesthetic solution to your smile that may even help you avoid orthodontic treatment. Subtle changes to your smile can be achieved with veneers, and in most cases, veneer application is completed in only two office visits.
Please contact our office if you have any further questions on veneers.
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DURAthin Veneers
DURAthin veneers are the new revolutionary veneers that are as thin as a contact lens. Many dentists are turning to DURAthin veneers because they eliminate the need to remove healthy tooth structure.
There are many benefits to DURAthin, including:
- No grinding, shaving or drilling of your natural teeth
- Can be bonded directly to the front of your natural teeth
- Made of porcelain for greater durability
- Thin as contact lenses
- Creates a more natural look – not thick or bulky
DURAthin veneers are designed to fit the shape of your tooth and are layered in porcelain to give it a natural appearance. These veneers are placed for several cosmetic dental reasons – from increasing the size the small teeth or lengthening short and worn teeth to simply giving patients a more youthful smile.
If you are considering enhancing your smile, contact us to find out more about how these veneers can give you the beautiful and confident smile you deserve!
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Implants
Dental implants are artificial tooth replacements that were first developed half a century ago by a Swedish scientist named Per-Ingvar Branemark. Implants arose from the patient’s need to secure loose-fitting dentures. Since the advent of the implant, engineering and enhancements to the implant have enabled dentists to expand the implant’s usefulness, including the replacement of missing or lost teeth.
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