Advanced Cosmetic and General Dentistry Blog

Studio City, Valley Village, Burbank, North Hollywood

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

How Long Will Tooth Whitening Results Last?

Tooth whitening is a highly effective means of brightening teeth several shades without removing any of the tooth’s enamel. Tooth whitening lightens stains and discoloration on natural teeth only and does not affect the color of any porcelain restorations such as bridges, crowns or veneers. People often opt for in-office tooth whitening because over-the-counter products offer less than dazzling results that do not last.

At Smiles By Sands in Studio City, California, we perform advanced Zoom! Teeth whitening to restore teeth to their whitest and brightest. First, we will assess your teeth to make sure there are no pressing dental issues that require attention prior to whitening. Once we determine you are a good candidate for the Zoom! process, you will be enjoying more beautiful, whiter teeth in about an hour.

For some individuals, whitening can last several years. Factors which will shorten your bright white results are:
  • Foods and drinks that stain, such as black tea, red wine and blackberries
  • Smoking or chewing tobacco
  • Poor dental hygiene

Excellent home care, regular check-ups, and regular professional cleaning are all essential for maintaining your whitening results.

Your Smiles By Sands dentist offers an easy-to-use follow-up kit, so you can maintain your beautiful new smile when it is convenient for you. If you prefer to perform a comprehensive whitening treatment at home, Smiles By Sands offer the Nite-White kit for potent at-home whitening with no in-office procedure. Please call or email our cosmetic dentistry office to learn more about how you can successfully whiten your teeth.

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Friday, December 26, 2008

Benefits of Porcelain Veneers

There is no doubt about it – how we look affects how we feel. Whether we are having a bad hair day or can’t face ourselves in the mirror because of an imperfect smile, low self-esteem and withdrawal from social activities may be the result.

How can you improve your smile? One popular option is porcelain veneers. Although tooth whitening, tooth-colored fillings, dental bonding and other cosmetic dental procedures can do much to improve one’s smile, no other procedure offers quite the dramatic impact of porcelain veneers. Here are just a few of the many benefits of porcelain veneers:
  • No discoloration with age
  • Many tooth defects corrected at the same time
  • No structural changes needed
  • Custom designed and handcrafted for excellent fit
  • Brighten a dull, stained smile to perfect whiteness
  • Close unsightly gaps or slightly crooked teeth
  • High degree of resistance to chips or fracturing
  • A look and feel extremely close to your normal teeth
  • Translucency and natural luster

Seeking that Hollywood smile? Porcelain veneers are a wonderful, proven solution. Of course, only skilled cosmetic dentists Dr. Jamie Sands or Dr. Jason Sands can really tell you which procedure will work best for you. Please contact Smiles By Sands in Studio City, California today to schedule a consultation.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Color Matching and Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are a highly effective cosmetic dental solution for crooked, chipped, stained, or poorly shaped teeth. They are thin shells of dental porcelain bonded to natural teeth for a whiter and more aesthetically proportioned smile.

Porcelain veneers are a cosmetic enhancement. In other words, you can live with stained teeth, however unsightly, and they do not affect the structure or function of your mouth. Porcelain crowns, on the other hand, provide structural reinforcement to the teeth and mouth and therefore are not purely cosmetic.

Porcelain veneers are created in a dental laboratory to ensure they fit perfectly and are correctly color-matched to your surrounding teeth. More than any other elements of the veneers process, excellent fit and a beautiful, natural appearance are very important. Dr. Jamie Sands and Dr. Jason Sands believe strongly that each patient must be totally satisfied with the results of their porcelain veneers. Because porcelain veneers can change your life by transforming your smile, there is no such thing as too much attention. We will make sure the fit is perfect and the color well matched. Your porcelain veneers will be durable, strong, and very good looking.

Patients in Studio City, Valley Village, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, and North Hollywood who have received porcelain veneers at Smiles By Sands in Studio City, California are thrilled with their new Hollywood smiles. You can be too.

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Tuesday, December 2, 2008

MOM LIFE

Check this out.
Click on the link below and you can watch Dr. Jamie Sands discussing the Tooth Fairy.
Its Episode #2: Not sure what the tooth fairy should leave under your kids pillow?

http://www.jenandbarbmomlife.com/

(and click the button that says "click above to view other episodes" and you will fine episode #2)

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