Optimal Oral Health and Aesthetic Excellence

Achieving a long-lasting, affordable, and aesthetically pleasing smile by finding the perfect balance

An aggressive treatment planning approach is usually more straightforward for dentists and provides more optimal results. For example, a smile design can incorporate more teeth to change the overall appearance of your new smile more smoothly.

Maintaining a whiter smile for longer and achieving a more youthful appearance requires careful attention. Applying veneers to the incisors, canines, and premolars can enhance tooth color and length, yet achieving the desired results may not be guaranteed.

Veneers must be carefully matched to the surrounding upper and lower teeth to blend size and whiteness naturally. In contrast, An aggressive approach, covering, for instance, the upper and lower ten teeth (a total of 20), provides greater color flexibility and length adjustments. This approach is much easier since replacing most visible teeth is more effortless. Disadvantages include increased cost due to more teeth being involved. Balancing beauty and practicality requires careful consideration.

Even when treating a single tooth, removing too much of the tooth reduces support for the restoration. When more substantial tooth structure is preserved during the restoration, veneers, and crowns exhibit long-term durability. It is worth noting that teeth that have undergone root canal treatment are inherently weaker than living teeth, affecting their ability to support restorations effectively.

As an extreme example, to achieve your ideal smile, you may choose to have all your teeth removed and then have upper and lower dentures created. This approach allows us to select the desired shape and color of teeth and customize the gums' color, shape, and exposure. Despite its simplicity, people rarely like this solution due to its highly aggressive nature.

In summary, while formulating aggressive treatment plans may seem straightforward, executing conservative treatment plans demands more experience and creativity from dentists and lab technicians. Achieving this approach requires additional skills and techniques. The solid support of your natural tooth structure ensures the longevity of your new smile, ensuring that your new smile lasts a long time and significantly reduces your overall treatment costs.

Striking the Right Balance for a Lasting, Cost-Effective, and Aesthetic Smile

Finding a dentist you trust can be difficult. The most effective approach is to ask for recommendations from friends and colleagues. If you don't have a personal connection, consider getting a referral from a reputable dental professional society or organization, such as the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

When considering starting a specific treatment, it is essential to secure recommendations. If your dentist offers you a proposed treatment plan, ask to understand the rationale behind the proposal. Before starting treatment, we recommend getting a second opinion, especially if you have legitimate doubts about the initial recommendation.

The patient in the video sought a second opinion at our office due to uncertainties regarding treatment plans proposed by another practice. She was relieved to find a trustworthy dentist here who would facilitate her desired care.