Blinded by the White! - Part 2 (3/3)

Got Veneers?

Porcelain veneers are custom-made porcelain shells that the dentist places over the fronts of the teeth to enhance their appearance or to repair damage. Veneers can dramatically change a person's smile and help improve their self-confidence. Veneers are what give many Hollywood movie stars, celebrities, and music superstars that dazzling smile we see on the silver screen or stage.

Veneers can be used to improve a wide variety of cosmetic dental problems. They can whiten stained or discolored teeth, close gaps between teeth, "correct" a crooked smile without the need for braces, repair chips and imperfections, and create a more attractive or youthful looking smile. The painless procedure usually involves removing only a very thin amount of the outermost layer of the tooth, called the enamel. The dentist then takes molds (impressions) of the mouth. Temporary veneers are then placed for the patient to wear while the permanent veneers are being made. These temporary veneers give you the chance to preview what your final veneers will look like and to ensure you are happy with your new smile. Shannon Miller shows off her veneers.

Once the veneers are in place, they are extremely strong, durable, and natural looking. More people have veneers than you think. All you see is that beautiful perfect smile.

Got Invisible Braces?

The latest Buzz in the world of Cosmetic Dentistry is the use of 3D computer imaging software. This amazing technology is being used in many areas of dentistry, including braces. They are not actually "braces", but nearly invisible braces called Invisalign®. Theses are an amazingly successful system that creates straight, even teeth in about four to thirteen months without the need to wear metal wires or brackets on your teeth. Created for adults who wanted a more attractive smile without the look or inconveniences of traditional braces, Invisalign® provides a fantastic alternative. After a trained and certified dentist determines what you want to change and correct in your smile, Invisalign® uses advanced computer technology to translate the dentist's treatment instructions into a sequence of precisely customized aligners. You then wear each set of aligner for about two weeks, moving your teeth gradually and painlessly, until the desired result is achieved. Because there are no metal parts, Invisalign® is comfortable. The aligners are removable so you can brush, floss, and enjoy your favorite foods without concern. When you're finished, you simply pop the aligners back in and your treatment continues.

In conclusion, these are three of the most popular, effective, and predictable ways that dentists 'Blind You by the White!' Tooth whitening, porcelain veneers, and Invisalign® are just a few of the procedures dentists can use to give you that five star, Hollywood Smile you always wanted. Now that you know our "insider secrets", you will be better prepared to ask questions, gather information and find out what it will take to 'Blind You by the White!'

David M. Kaffey, DDS is the owner of Main Line Dental Aesthetics located at 12 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA. Trained at the Las Vegas Institute, his practice is dedicated to Cosmetic, Implant, and General Dentistry. For more information go to www.DavidKaffey.com. or call 610-644- 2502. Contact him at drkaffey@phillyfitmagazine.com.

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Dr David Kaffey - Providing services in cosmetic dentistry, invisalign, porcelain veneers and teeth whitening to the areas of Malvern, Wayne, West Chester, King of Prussia, Exton, Devon, Villa Nova, Newtown Square, Berwyn, Radnor, St. Davids, Valley Forge, Main Line, Paoli and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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