If you're ready to replace missing teeth, dental implants offer an excellent restoration option. Your Westminster, CO, dentist, Dr. Alexander Smith, can help you decide if implants are right for you.

Dental implants completely restore teeth

Dental implants restore missing teeth above and below the gum line. Tiny titanium posts that naturally bond to your jawbone, implants are placed in the vacant spaces of your smile during minor oral surgery in our Westminster office.

Implants act as roots for your new teeth and become securely attached to your jawbone in as little as three to six months. Once your implants are bonded, your dentist adds small abutments to the top of them and makes an impression of your mouth that will be used to create dental crowns.

Crowns are artificial teeth that look just like the visible parts of your teeth. They're screwed on to the top of the dental implants to complete the restoration of your teeth.

Implants function just like natural teeth

Your dental implants won't slip or slide when you bite and chew or irritate your mouth. You also won't experience a significant change in your biting power and will be able to easily chew tough or hard foods with your new teeth.

Although your teeth may be synthetic, they'll feel perfectly real. In fact, many people who receive implants don't notice any difference between implants and their natural teeth.

Additionally, the constant stimulation of your jawbone by your tooth roots keep the bone strong. Resorption, a problem that can occur when the jawbone begins to shrink after tooth loss, won't be a problem if you replace your roots with implants.

Finally, caring for dental implants is quick and easy, for it only requires regular brushing and flossing. When you floss, however, you'll need to pay a little extra attention to the area around your new crown. Keeping this area clean and free of debris will help you avoid an infection that could jeopardize your new tooth. Fortunately, infections are rare if you practice good oral hygiene.
 

Call us for treatment

Restore your smile with dental implants! Call your dentist in Westminster, CO, Dr. Smith, at (303) 427-8690 to schedule an appointment.

Are you ready for a fabulous smile? If so, arrange a consultation with your cosmetic dentist in Westminster, CO, Dr. Alexander Smith. Artistically skilled and experienced, Dr. Smith helps scores of people achieve their dream smiles. He'll tell you which procedures will maximize your personal appearance and outlook.

How should your smile change?

Think about it--carefully. The best cosmetic makeovers work with the patient's unique facial features and the specific ideas of how he or she wishes to look.

So, do you want to brighten some dental stains? Are you missing a tooth or have an ugly chip or two right in your smile zone? Do dark, deteriorating fillings mar your smile appearance and make you self-conscious?

Then, when you come to see The Family Dentist, tell him your ideas. He'll examine you to uncover any health problems (or potential issues) so they can be resolved before attempting a smile makeover of any complexity. Then, your cosmetic treatment plan can begin.

Offered aesthetic services

Your Westminster, CO, cosmetic dentist offers several treatments which may be customized to meet your smile goals. One of the most sought after is in-office teeth whitening, says the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Often the finishing touch on a complex makeover, or used by itself for a quick and dramatic color change, whitening helps individuals flash a smile which is brighter by up to eight shades of color.

Other services are:

• Porcelain veneers These tooth-colored shells of premium ceramic disguise small defects and strengthen weak tooth enamel.
• Tooth-colored fillings Made of composite resin, glass ionomer, or porcelain, these realistic fillings restore decay and enhance the dental appearance.
• Invisalign clear aligners A wonderful and almost invisible alternative to conventional braces, Invisalign appliances shift crooked teeth and correct bite problems for better oral health and personal appearance in less time than you may expect.
• Dental implants These artificial teeth have titanium roots below the gum line, along with posts and porcelain crowns above it. They look, feel, and behave just as real teeth do and give patients wonderful smile appearance.

Find out how your smile can change

Combine your vision for a rejuvenated smile with Dr. Smith's ability to make it a reality. Call your cosmetic dentist at The Family Dentist in Westminster, CO, for your personalized consultation: (303) 427-8690.

Discover one cosmetic solution that can quickly give you a more perfect smile.

Thanks to amazing advancements in cosmetic dentistry our Westminster, CO, dentist Dr. Alexander Smith now has a fast and reliable way to completely alter the shape, color or size of one or more teeth to give you the smile you’ve always wanted. These thin porcelain laminates are bonded to the front of teeth to hide common flaws to make you feel more confident whenever you smile.

What problems can dental veneers address?

There is a reason so many people are turning to dental veneers in Westminster, CO, to improve their smiles. After all, these thin porcelain shells can easily hide a variety of imperfections that may leave you feeling less than confident about your appearance. By applying veneers we can easily cover,

• Discolorations and stains
• Chips and cracks
• Malformed or oddly shaped teeth
• Uneven or worn teeth
• Misaligned teeth (minor crowding, twisted teeth or gaps between teeth)

Any flaws that affect the appearance of your smile but don’t affect the integrity or health of your teeth may be treated with porcelain veneers.

Who is a good candidate for dental veneers?

Are you wondering whether it might be time to sit down with our dentist and see if veneers are right for you? If you are dealing with any of the issues above then you very well could be an excellent candidate for veneers. Here is what makes someone a good candidate,

• Good oral health
• Dedication to good oral hygiene and care
• Realistic expectations about the results you’ll receive
• Healthy, strong tooth enamel

We will check your teeth and gums to make sure that you aren’t dealing with gum disease or decay, as any dental issues will need to be treated before you can undergo cosmetic dentistry.

What goes into getting dental veneers?

Getting veneers is fairly straightforward and simple. They can usually be placed in about two visits. Here are the steps involved in getting veneers,

• Tooth preparation: We can’t just apply veneers directly to the front of your teeth because this can make them look bulky. Therefore, we will need to shave off a very small amount of enamel from the front of your teeth to make room for your veneers. This is quick and painless.
• Taking impressions: Once teeth are prepped we will take impressions of your teeth so that a dental lab has the exact measurements needed to create your veneers. After impressions are taken we may decide whether to apply temporary veneers to the front of your teeth to protect them in the interim.
• Fitting your veneers: It can take up to a week to get your permanent veneers. Once they are made you will come back into the office so that we can check the fit before bonding them to your teeth.

Are you interested in getting dental veneers? If so, then schedule your consultation with The Family Dentist in Westminster, CO, to find out if you are the ideal candidate for this treatment.

Once upon a time, having cavities meant having a mouth full of silver. But like most dental technology, cavity treatments have come a long way, and getting a filling no longer means sacrificing the cosmetic quality of your smile. Tooth-colored fillings are designed to match the color and texture of a natural tooth so that your cavities can be filled effectively and discreetly for a healthy and attractive smile. Dr. Alexander Smith, your dentist in Westminster, CO, offers cosmetic and general dentistry services for children and adults.

Protect Your Oral Health and Smile with Tooth Colored Fillings in Westminster, CO

As the American Dental Association (ADA) points out, the best filling is no filling. Although cavities and tooth decay are one of the most common dental problems, they are also highly preventable. The best way to fight them is by eating a healthy, well-balanced diet, maintaining a good oral hygiene routine which includes both daily flossing as well as visiting the dentist every six months for a checkup and professional cleaning.

However, when cavities do happen, getting them treated as quickly as possible is the best way to save both your tooth and your smile. Also known as composite fillings, tooth-colored fillings are made out of a combination of materials (known as composite resins) like plastic and silica. Tooth colored fillings can be used on the front or back teeth, and are generally the filling of choice and used more frequently than amalgam (metallic) fillings.

The average shelf life for a composite filling tends to be shorter than with metallic fillings, at an average of five years, but each situation is different and they can actually last for much longer. After you receive a filling, continuing to practice oral hygiene and preventive care to keep your teeth and gums healthy and to avoid further tooth decay and damage.

Find a Dentist in Westminster, CO

For more information about tooth-colored fillings and other cosmetic and restorative dentistry services, contact The Family Dentist by calling (303) 427-8690 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Smith today.

Dental Bridges: Find out How These Simple Solutions Could Restore Your Missing Teeth.

While we often associate tooth loss with children, the fact of the matter is that millions of American adults also face tooth loss. Of course, no matter your age, our dentist, Dr. Alexander Smith at The Family Dentist office in Westminster, CO, understands that replacing a missing tooth is a serious matter that requires immediate attention. Luckily, a dental bridge is an easy solution that could replace your missing teeth in no time.

What Is a Dental Bridge?

This fixed-in-place oral prosthetic is designed to fill that gap in your smile with a false tooth. The false tooth, also known as a pontic, is custom-made to look just like the rest of your teeth. As a result, the only person who will know that you have an artificial tooth is you! For it to stay in place, the bridge will then be attached to the healthy natural teeth that surround the gap to support the artificial tooth.

Dental bridges can be made from a variety of different materials such as:

• Porcelain
• Ceramic

What Is the Dental Bridge Procedure Like?

In most instances, our Westminster, CO, general dentist will be able to place the dental bridge in two appointments. The first appointment we will need to prep the two natural teeth for their dental crowns. In order to do that, we will need to shave the teeth down so that the crowns can fit over them. Once the teeth are prepped, we will take impressions of your mouth. These impressions are then sent to a lab so they can create your custom restoration.

Once your bridge has been fabricated we will check the look and fit of the restoration and make sure you are fully satisfied before we cement it permanently into place.

Am I a Good Candidate for a Bridge?

If you are an adult who is missing a tooth and wants a fast, non-surgical approach to treating their tooth loss, then this could be the right option for you! Of course, in order to verify that you are a good candidate for a dental bridge, we will need to check the health of your teeth to make sure they are strong enough support the dental bridge.

Don’t let a missing tooth ruin the health and appearance of your smile. Our family dentist offers a variety of options to meet your smile needs. Call The Family Dentist in Westminster, CO, today at (303) 427-8690 and let us know that you want to schedule a consultation with us to discuss whether dental bridges are right for you.