Porcelain crowns used to be very fragile and would chip easily. Today this is not a problem. The type of porcelain crown the our office favors is called e.max. It is very durable and contains no metal, so it allows light to pass through much like natural tooth structure would. For additional strength on back teeth, there is an all porcelain crown called Bruxzir, that is milled from a block of zirconium by a computer milling device. Sometimes we use

With this procedure a cosmetic filling is placed on the tooth with bonding to enhance the tooth’s appearance or close gaps between the teeth. It can be considered temporary or permanent. Usually it will last up to 10 years, before it has to be redone. Bonding is an alternative to veneers and can be used as a restorative procedure for teeth that are chipped, cracked, discolored or misarranged. How does it work? The tooth is prepared for the procedure by

In this procedure, part of the gingiva is excised to show more of the crown of the tooth. This is done to enhance the beauty of the smile and reduce overgrown gum tissue caused by braces.