Dr. Matsui provides many cosmetic dentistry procedures. Below is a
summary of some of the various types of cosmetic dentistry methods and
a list of the problems they solve. When asking about cosmetic procedures, Dr. Matsui has many 'before and after' examples available to help you with your decision.
| If you want to: |
Solution |
Basic information |
| Improve the appearance of teeth that
are significantly discolored, chipped, pitted, malformed, or crooked |
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. |
- Replace old unattractive fillings
- Change the color of your teeth
- Reshape and recontour your smile |
Composite
Bonding |
Composite resin is a tooth-colored
plastic mixture filled with glass (silicon dioxide). |
| Restore a cracked or badly damaged tooth. |
Crowns |
A crown is a restoration that covers or caps a tooth to restore it to its normal shape and size. Crowns can be made of many materials, from alloys to porcelain to composite resins. Dr. Matsui will make recommendations based your particular situation. |
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