Before: Fractured central incisors. Inadequate esthetics. Sensitivity.
After: Simple bonding (composite fillings) made to match his natural tooth shade and shape. Smile appears younger and more esthetic. Procedure time: 1 hour.
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Before: Old silver fillings which made her smile appear dark and dull. Graying effect is typical of silver fillings.
After: Fillings were replaced with white (tooth colored) composite resin. No graying of the teeth. Teeth apppear natural, lighter and healthy.
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White spot lesions are the breakdown of enamel crystals that are caused by acids, plaque accumulation, and a lack of fluoride. Local factors such as orthodontic brackets or habits such as smoking or vapor use can make things worse. Enamel decalcification is also known as the beginning of cavity formation so, in a sense, we are seeing the cavitation process when these lesions are visible. These white lesions can progress from white, to yellow, to orange/brown and eventually black lesions. We treat the milder white lesions with fluoride and good home care, but as soon as the enamel becomes soft, then treatment is required by removal of the cavity.. These can be superficial making it easy to remove through mild removal of enamel but many times run deeper, making it more difficult to restore conservatively.
Below is an actual patient case where a white spot lesion that developed from an orthodontic bracket many years ago has progressed to a cavity. The cavity plus the affected enamel wa
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Before: Caries (cavities) in the pits and fissures. Patient did not like the color of her teeth.
After. Resin restorations and whitening completed in 2015. Photos taken in 2018.
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Before: Patient presented with long-term decalcification of the enamel that resulted during orthodontic treatment with brackets and wires. Patient was self-conscious and did not like the appearance of her front teeth.
After: Using composite fillings (aka white fillings, resin, bonding) the patient's natural smile was restored. Single appointment. After photo was taken same day.
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