Veneers

Recent advancements in dental technology have introduced a less intrusive method of correcting crooked, stained, and chipped teeth. Now with the introduction of porcelain veneers patients have more options in treating dental distortions. 

Traditional Methods
Traditional methods of correcting dental distortions involved labor-intensive preparation for crowns where drilling and removal of irreplaceable tooth structure is need to prepare the tooth. With the development of porcelain veneers now patients are able to correct gaps, stains, and broken or misshapen teeth with a simple surface application of veneers.

New Methods with Veneers
Essentially, a porcelain veneer is an ultra-thin layer of porcelain applied to the surface of your teeth. Because porcelain veneers are designed to cover unsightly tooth distortions, there is no drilling, or discomfort associated with crowns. Wearers of Veneers can now have a beautiful even smile, with permanently white teeth, without the cost or discomfort of past dental procedures. 

Why Lumineers?
Dr. Poller chooses Lumineers by Cerinate®, one of the leading manufactures of porcelain veneers with patented Cerinate porcelain, because of there long lasting durability—proven to last more than 20 years! Applications of Lumineers typically require two dental visits.

1. During your diagnostic visit, your dental professional will take impressions of your teeth. This allows your dentist to make a custom gel-holding appliance called a whitening tray.
2. At your second visit, you will be fitted with your whitening tray and provided with the Nite White® take-home whitening kit. You will also be given specific instructions on how to administer the gel and how often to wear your tray.
3. Follow the take-home directions and those of your dentist. Continue to maintain proper oral hygiene through brushing and flossing.

Nite White® is a fast, safe, and effective tooth whitening system. The whitening gel is a thick solution applied by the patient at home.  The delicious peppermint cream flavored gel is worn overnight, while you sleep, for ultimate performance and maximum convenience. In most cases, you can achieve exceptional whitening results in less than 10 days or nights.

If you would prefer a daytime whitening alternative to traditional overnight systems, Day White® whitens teeth in only 30 minutes twice a day. If you have any questions about your whitening options, please give us a call.
 
 

Teeth become discolored by age, tobacco use, certain medications, and staining foods and beverages such as coffee, tea, and red wine.

Using  the latest technology, the LumaArch® whitening system, we can now perform a complete whitening procedure in a single office visit. Whether you're 28 or 82, a bright smile can boost your confidence and make you feel better about yourself.

With the LumaArch® system, the entire whitening process takes less than 30 minutes. There are no solutions for you to measure or mix and no need to wait days or even weeks for results.

The entire process is done right in our office, under professional supervision, and all teeth are whitened at the same time. The results may last for years, depending upon your lifestyle.

Although whitening teeth has become popular lately, the idea is not new.  Scientific articles have shown that using hydrogen peroxide to whiten teeth is effective and safe. It does not change the structure of teeth, it merely makes them appear whiter and brighter. Even people who are fearful of dental procedures generally find the procedure easy to tolerate. No needles or drills are used and you can swallow normally during the procedure. Protective glasses shade your eyes from the light and there is no heat.