How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Help You!

HOW COSMETIC DENTISTRY CAN HELP YOU! THE IMPORTANCE OF A GREAT SMILE 99.7% 40% OF ADULTS OF ADULTS believe a great smile is an notice a smile before any important asset to have other physical feature 96% 74% OF ADULTS OF ADULTS believe a great smile makes think a "needs improvement" you more attractive to the smile can hurt your chances opposite sex for professional success INVISALIGN OVERVIEW INVISIBLE ALTERNATIVE to traditional metal braces CUSTOM-MADE aligners are designed specifically for you BENEFITS DISCREET way to straighten teeth Y COMFORTABLE NO METAL to irritate gums or cheeks STRAIGHT TEETH can improve overall oral health LESS FREQUENT office visits than traditional braces REMOVABLE for eating, drinking, and cleaning CANDIDATES ADULTS AND TEENS WITH: Gapped teeth Crooked or Underbite Crossbite protruding teeth Overbite THE PROCESS Consult your dentist Get X-rays and impressions of your teeth 3 Receive your custom-made aligners built from your impressions DO000 4 Get new aligners DO00 about every 2 weeks Adult treatment usually lasts about one year Smile! VENEERS OVERVIEW SUPER-THIN shells made of porcelain or resin to improve the appearance of your teeth REALISTIC- LOOKING for a natural appearance BENEFITS Y STAIN-RESISTANT so they look good for a long time Y VERSATILE, can correct many different issues Y PROCEDURE is quick and painless Y MATCH your natural teeth in shape, size, and color Y VERY LITTLE chance of side effects Y EASY to care for CANDIDATES ADULTS WITH: Gapped teeth Teeth that are worn down Misaligned teeth Crooked teeth Chipped or broken teeth Discolored teeth THE PROCESS Consult your dentist Get X-rays and impressions of your teeth 3 Thin layer of enamel is removed to accommodate the veneer Veneer is built by a special dental lab Dentist trims veneer and adjusts color to fit your mouth Veneer is bonded to your tooth Smile! INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY MEMORIAL PARK DENTAL SPA Dr. Nishano Thomas www.memorialparkdentalhouston.com Sources: http://www.sha pe.com/lifestyle/beauty-style/light-your-smile http://www.wehmrd.com/oral-haalth/gside/uenare http://www.invisalign.com/How-Invisalign-Works/Pages/teeth-straightening-process aspx v-Invisalign-Works/Pages/Treatable-Cases.aspx http://www.invisalign.com/How http://www.invisalign.com/How-Invisalign-Works/Pages/Default.aspx http://www.aacd.com/index.php?module=cms&page=568