Cosmetic Dentistry and General Dental Care

Everyone loves seeing a bright, white smile. If you are not satisfied with the appearance or color of your teeth, Dr. Karimi and the staff of Paradise Dental Group will perform a careful and thorough examination of your teeth. Then Dr. Karimi will personally sit with you and discuss the options appropriate to your situation. Some of the treatments at his disposal for your dental care are enumerated below. These simple, painless procedures are no longer reserved just for movie stars. Today more and more people are enjoying a greater sense of self-esteem as well as better health due to the benefits of cosmetic dentistry combined with high quality general dental care. (For a complimentary cosmetic dental consultation, just call our office at 623 566-0022, or use our online appointment request form.)

Porcelain Laminate Veneers

Chips, cracks, gaps, misalignments and discolorations in the front teeth can be corrected by placement of porcelain laminate veneers. These veneers are thin, custom made shells crafted of tooth colored materials designed to cover the front side of the teeth. They are painlessly placed over your front teeth to help you achieve a dazzling smile. To read more details on porcelain veneers from the Academy of General Dentistry, click here. The page will open in a separate window.
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At-Home Whitening

If your smile is not as you'd like it because of stained or yellowed teeth, you might consider an at-home whitening program. Several studies have shown both in-office and at-home bleaching to be safe and effective, and the at-home method is more economical. The at-home tooth whitening system used at Paradise Dental Group is fully approved by the American Dental Association, and combines a custom-molded tooth tray with a professional formulated gel to achieve brighter, whiter teeth in about two to three weeks. The success rate depends upon the type of stain involved and your compliance, but typically there is a two-shade improvement. Bleaching does not lighten artificial materials such as resins, silicants, or porcelains. Click here for a link to read an article about tooth whitening from a non-profit organization, the Academy of General Dentistry.
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In-Office Whitening

If you're in a hurry for whiter teeth, you may decide to have your teeth lightened immediately. Dr. Karimi uses a system approved by the American Dental Association for in-office whitening of teeth, and takes only about an hour to complete. A protective material is placed over your gums to protect them and then a specially formulated lightening agent is coated over the teeth in three quick sessions, giving you a break every twenty minutes. Some patients may experience slight gum irritation or tooth sensitivity, which resolves when the treatment ends. Teens should wait for whitening procedures until at least the age of 14, when the tooth's pulp is fully formed, meaning the teen will experience less sensitivity. Lightness should last from one to five years, depending on your personal habits such as smoking and drinking coffee and tea. Click here for a link to read an article about brightening your smile from a non-profit organization, the Academy of General Dentistry.
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Tooth Colored (White) Fillings

In the past, the aesthetic appearance of a filling was not considered to be as important as its function. Fortunately, today fillings can also be used for significant cosmetic improvement. No more metal showing in your teeth! And tooth colored fillings, also known as composite or white fillings, are as strong as metal fillings. Unlike metal fillings, you cannot tell that a tooth colored filling is not part of the natural tooth, because the shade can be matched almost exactly. Click here to read more about composite or white fillings.
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Overlays

Porcelain overlays can be used to strengthen weak teeth or replace old crowns with a completely natural look... and best of all, no metal band at the gum line!
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Crowns

Significant tooth decay or fractures can adversely affect your appearance. But today's technology provides us with crowns that are beautiful and natural looking. They last for years and unlike old fashioned crowns, there is no metal band to begin showing after a few years if your gums begin to recede. Beautiful, natural colored porcelain crowns are used at Paradise Dental Group to protect weak teeth from breaking or to restore teeth without anyone ever knowing it is not your natural teeth. Learn more about crowns by clicking here.
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Bridges

When a tooth is missing, the adjoining teeth tend to shift into the empty space. Opposing teeth may also begin to grow up or down into that space as well. These movements cause not only an unflattering appearance, but it can cause significant bite problems. A bridge made of today's advanced materials can prevent this occurrence, replacing the missing tooth or teeth and helping you keep a beautiful smile for your lifetime.
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