Focus on Smiles Blog
Monday, March 19, 2012
Porcelain Veneers to Correct Gaps in Your Smile
What Porcelain Veneers Address
Porcelain veneers can certainly be used for gap correction, but offer several other benefits as well. Porcelain veneers are often used to correct aesthetic issues including:
• Chipped or cracked teeth
• Irregularly sized or shaped teeth
• Crooked teeth
• Severely discolored teeth
If you are unhappy with several aspects of your smile, Dr. Fialka-Eshenko may recommend adding porcelain veneers to a complete smile makeover. This is best determined by Dr. Fialka-Eshenko during your initial consultation. Listening closely to your desires and carefully assessing your needs, Dr. Fialka-Eshenko can help you determine if porcelain veneers are the best choice for your smile.
If you live in or around Edmonton, Alberta and would like to learn more about the benefits of porcelain veneers, please contact Focus on Smiles to schedule an initial consultation today.
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Friday, September 16, 2011
The Porcelain Veneers Process
The application of porcelain veneers can also correct the problems of gaps between teeth and discoloured teeth. If you live in the Edmonton, Alberta area, please contact the Alberta dental office of Dr. Christine Fialka-Eshenko today to schedule a consultation to see if porcelain veneers are the right cosmetic dental solution for you.
Porcelain veneers are also referred to as “instant orthodontics” and can be achieved in just two visits. During your first visit, your teeth will be prepared by having some of the tooth’s enamel shaved off. An impression of your teeth will be taken and a temporary veneer will be placed. Your custom made porcelain veneers will be created in a lab by highly skilled technicians.
When your veneers are made, you will return to our office to have them glued to your teeth, and you will leave our office with a new smile to dazzle your family and friends.
If you live in Edmonton, Alberta and would like to learn more about the porcelain veneers process, please contact Christine Fialka-Eshenko, DDS today.
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Why Do Teeth Darken?
Over-the-counter tooth whitening systems to correct darkened teeth often provide unsatisfactory and disappointing results, and you are often left with tooth sensitivity due to the chemical reactions created with your tooth enamel. Increased tooth sensitivity may also indicate a problem not related to tooth whitening procedures such as gum disease or tooth decay, so make sure your dentist is aware of this problem to avoid dental disease in the future.
In order for a tooth whitening system to be effective it must be safe to use, give long lasting results and be administered under the guidance and supervision of a dental professional.
Professional tooth whitening systems administered under the supervision and guidance of a cosmetic dentist such as Dr. Fialka-Eshenko or Dr. McCaskill Pellatt are safe, effective and the results are dramatic and immediate. You can choose to have tooth whitening performed in-office or with an at-home system to be used anytime, according to your schedule and at your convenience.
If you would like to learn more about tooth whitening, please contact Dr. Christine Fialka-Eshenko and Dr. Anne McCaskill Pellatt today to schedule an evaluation of your smile and discuss what options are available to brighten that smile.
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Thursday, July 21, 2011
Tooth Whitening and Porcelain Veneers
Professional tooth whitening can be done by a cosmetic dentist in-office or at home with professional tooth whitening systems under the supervision and guidance of your cosmetic dentist anytime of the day or night, at your convenience.
Porcelain dental veneers are another option for obtaining perfect sparkling white teeth. Porcelain dental veneers are thin shell-like wafers of ceramic applied over the surface of the natural tooth that provide a beautiful alternative to worn tooth enamel, uneven tooth alignment or spaces, and also correct chipped or cracked teeth. Properly placed porcelain veneers can last from ten to fifty years and feel and look like your own teeth, only better.
Porcelain veneers resist stains from tea, coffee, wine and cigarettes and are brushed, flossed and treated the same way you would treat your natural teeth.
If you live in Edmonton, Alberta please contact Edmonton dentists Dr. Christine Fialka-Eshenko and Dr. Anne McCaskill Pellatt today to schedule an initial consultation to discuss the correct option for you to whiten and brighten your smile.
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Monday, June 27, 2011
Should Your Tooth Wear a Dental Crown?
A dental crown may be necessary to:
• Protect a decayed or prematurely worn tooth from further damage
• Restore a tooth’s natural shape and function
• Cap a tooth after a root canal
• Provide additional support for a dental bridge
• Cover and strengthen a tooth with a filling
• Cap a dental implant
Unlike porcelain veneers, which are used to address cosmetic issues and minor tooth problems, dental crowns can be an ideal solution for patients who suffer from periodontal disease, substantial tooth decay, misshaped teeth, and teeth worn due to poor dental habits such as tooth grinding.
There are three types of dental crowns:
• Porcelain crowns, which provide an aesthetically pleasing natural look
• Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns, which are more durable than stand-alone porcelain while retaining the look of your natural teeth
• Gold crowns, which are long-lasting and durable but highly visible
The type of dental crown used depends on your individual condition, your cosmetic goals, your oral habits and your overall dental health. An examination by Edmonton dentist Dr. Christine Fialka-Eshenko will determine the best options for you.
If you live in the Edmonton, Alberta, area and are interested in learning more about dental crowns, please contact Dr. Fialka-Eshenko at Focus on Smiles to schedule a consultation.
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Monday, June 20, 2011
Symptoms of TMD
The chronic symptoms of TMD can worsen with time and, if left untreated, contribute to progressive dental problems. Most people who suffer from TMD experience multiple symptoms including:
• Severe headaches
• Jaw tension and pain
• Facial, neck, back and shoulder pain
• Clicking or popping in the jaw
• Sticking or locking of the jaw
• Earaches or ringing ears
• Abnormal tooth wear or bone loss
• Difficulty chewing
• Numbness or tingling in the hands
If you have a number of these nagging symptoms that have otherwise evaded diagnosis, you may be experiencing TMD. TMD diagnosis and treatment falls under the category of neuromuscular dentistry, and an examination with Edmonton dentist Dr. Christine Fialka-Eshenko can help determine if TMD is the source of your pain and provide the foundation for seeking the correct individualized treatment options.
If you live in the Edmonton, Alberta, area and believe you might be suffering the effects of TMD, please contact Dr. Fialka-Eshenko at Focus on Smiles for a consultation.
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Monday, June 13, 2011
Porcelain Fillings vs. Metal Fillings
In fact, the rise of porcelain fillings has also accentuated the disadvantages of metal fillings, which include:
• Metal fillings are vulnerable to temperature changes, which can cause the metal to expand and contract and lead to the fillings loosening, falling out, or cracking teeth
• The mercury in metal fillings may pose health risks to adults predisposed to certain medical conditions
• Metal fillings don’t bond permanently with your teeth
• Metal fillings are visible and not aesthetically pleasing
Porcelain fillings, meanwhile, offer the following benefits:
• Porcelain fillings are not prone to adverse effects with changes in temperature
• Porcelain fillings are safe
• Porcelain fillings bonds with your teeth and provide better strength and protection
• Porcelain fillings resemble your natural teeth
Although they’re suitable for a wide variety of conditions, porcelain fillings do have limitations. Depending on the extent of your individual condition, other options such as tooth bonding or dental crowns may provide a more suitable treatment.
If you live in the Edmonton, Alberta, area and are interested in learning if porcelain fillings might be right for you, please contact Edmonton dentist Dr. Christine Fialka-Eshenko at Focus on Smiles to schedule a consultation.
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