Bonding andVeneers

Art of Smile

Youngman Dental ClinicDr. Terry Youngman

3400 E. McDowell Rd. • Phoenix, AZ 85008(602) 225-9090

Bonding is an option to:

• Repair decayed teeth

• Repair chipped or cracked teeth

• Close spaces between teeth

• Make teeth look longer or change the shape

• Improve the appearance of discolored teeth

• Replace metal fillings with tooth-colored alternatives

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Boost your confidence withcosmetic dentistry!A healthy, beautiful smile can increase your self-confidence inyour personal and professional life. You’ll feel renewed self-esteem when your teeth not only look great, but your gums andteeth are strong and healthy.

Bonding and porcelain veneers can enhance your natural teethgiving you a lustrous, brighter, more even smile!

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Patient’s Comments: “A couple of years ago, my front teeth were chipped. Until only recently, I thought that my teeth would lookworse or artificial with dental treatment. Now I know that bonding was the best solution. I am very satisfied with the results.”

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Even if you have damaged and crooked teeth, we can restoreyour smile in a single visit, depending on the case. For chippedor cracked teeth, bonding is a relatively simple process in whichan enamel-like material is placed on a tooth’s surface, thensculpted, light-cured and polished. With proper oral hygieneand regular dental visits to maintain healthy teeth and gums,your bonded restoration will last for many years.

Bonding—Chipped Teeth

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Bonding—Chipped and Uneven Teeth

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Patient’s Comments: “When I chipped my front teeth, I thought I would never be able to smile again. However, in one trip to the dentist,my teeth were restored quickly, without pain. I am so happy with my new smile.”

Bonding is a relatively simple and cost-effective cosmeticprocedure. In just one visit this patient’s chipped and uneventeeth were repaired using bonding material.

Bonding is not for every situation; we will discuss your optionsfor smile improvement.

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Bonding—Filling the Gap

Patient’s Comments: “I’ve never liked the gap in my front teeth. Now, after a single dental visit, I have a new gap-free smile! I love it!”

Bonding is well suited for small cosmetic changes, and forcorrection of front teeth.

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Bonding—Tooth-Colored FillingsIn the past 20 years, dental technology has greatly advanced,creating many choices for natural looking tooth-colored fillings.The combination of high-quality bonding resins andtechnologically advanced treatment materials allows us toprovide you with beautiful, long-lasting restorations. The latestmaterials offer superb color matching so you can have a perfectlyshaped smile with the color and luster of your natural teeth.

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Bonding—Tooth-Colored Fillings toReplace Silver Fillings in Back Teeth

Patient’s Comments: “I have healthy teeth, but I hated the ugly black fillings in my back teeth. Now, I have fillings that matchthe shade of my own teeth so my teeth look natural and healthy.”

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Using today’s advanced materials, you can have tooth-coloredfillings in the back teeth. A composite resin contains no silver ormercury and can be used as effectively as a silver filling.

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Porcelain VeneersThe development of resin bonding products and techniques hasadvanced cosmetic dentistry. Now we can use bonding resins toadhere porcelain veneers to the enamel surface of your teeth.Porcelain veneers can be used to make your natural teethappear whiter, correct chips or defects or close gaps.

Benefits of porcelain veneers:

• You can preserve your natural teeth and maintain oral health

• Each porcelain veneer is custom made to the desired shapeand shade

• Porcelain veneers cover permanently stained teeth for a moreyouthful look

• Porcelain veneers repair damaged and cracked teeth withoutfull crown treatment

The procedure can take as few as two appointments.

Teeth with porcelain veneers must be kept healthy with periodic maintenance and proper home care.

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Porcelain Veneers

Patient’s Comments: “For many years, the gaps between my front teeth bothered me. I am really impressed with my new porcelainveneers that have made this problem disappear. Because of my new smile, I have regained my self-confidence.”

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Veneers are routinely used to fix these problems:

• Discolored teeth

• Teeth that are worn down

• Chipped or broken teeth

• Misaligned, uneven or unevenly shaped teeth

• Teeth with gaps between them

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Patient’s Comments: “I am really surprised with the change in the look of my teeth. To be honest, I thought I had lost mynatural smile forever. My dentist helped me get my smile back. I really appreciate it.”

Porcelain Veneers—Laminated Crown

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If you have awkwardly aligned front teeth, you may be too self-conscious to smile. In this case, the placement of laminatedveneers as a crown resulted in a beautiful, bright and even smile.

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Patient’s Comments: “Since I was about sixteen, I have always wanted to have a beautiful smile and attractive teeth. Because of mydentist, my dream came true. I will never forget this experience. Thank you for the treatment that has changed my life!”

Porcelain Veneers

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Patient’s Comments: “I had always been self-conscious about the appearance of my front teeth. Now, I have great confidence in mysmile. My ability to communicate with others has improved. And my husband really loves my smile, too.”

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Patient’s Comments: “My teeth were damaged in an accident 25 years ago. For many years, I knew I had unattractive teeth—and I got used to it. Today, I am very glad that I finally got the cosmetic treatment I needed – and now I can smile with confidence.”

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