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Archive for February, 2012
Can I Whiten my Dental Implants?
Monday, February 27th, 2012
Porcelain dental crowns cannot be whitened, because the porcelain material is not altered by bleaching agents. A dental crown is the upper, visible portion of a dental implant.
If you are considering teeth whitening and plan to receive a dental implant in the future, you should whiten your teeth before the dental implant procedure. Our implant dentists can precisely match the color of your crown to the color of your whitened teeth.
If you already have a dental implant and would like to whiten your teeth, talk to our dentists about replacing your tooth crown.
If you live in Fairfax, Alexandria, Tysons Corner, Arlington or McLean, Northern Virginia, and would like to learn more about dental implants, please contact the experienced implant dentists at Galleria Dental Aesthetics to schedule a consultation.
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Are there Problems that Invisalign® Cannot Fix?
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
Although Invisalign® meets many orthodontic needs, it is not effective for every orthodontic patient. To find out if you will benefit from Invisalign®, your teeth and jaws must be examined by our experienced dentists.
At Galleria Dental Aesthetics, we suggest Invisalign® only if it will achieve the necessary tooth movement. For some patients, complex tooth movement or jaw modification may require other types of orthodontic approaches. Finding the right treatment for you depends on your unique needs.
Generally, Invisalign® corrects mild cases of:
- Gapped teeth
- Crowded teeth
- Crooked teeth
- Misaligned bites
For some patients, the best treatment approach includes combining Invisalign® and metal braces, so that the braces are worn for only a portion of the treatment. This approach is a good example of finding a treatment you are comfortable with, while also achieving a smile with impeccable function and appeal.
To find out more about Invisalign®, and if you live in the Fairfax, McLean, Arlington or surrounding Northern Virginia areas, please contact the experienced dentists at Galleria Dental Aesthetics to schedule a consultation.
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Can Invisalign® be Used to Treat TMJ?
Monday, February 20th, 2012
Invisalign® may be useful in treating your TMJ, depending on the cause of your symptoms. If your TMJ is caused by an unbalanced, misaligned bite, an orthodontic approach like Invisalign® may be the right treatment for you. If your symptoms are caused by grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw, Invisalign® aligners may worsen these habits. In other cases, the aligners have no influence on these habits.
In some cases, other treatments for TMJ may be necessary before you can begin Invisalign®. Other TMJ treatments include:
- A dental orthotic device
- Jaw massages and exercises
- Restoration of decayed or broken teeth
- Medications
In the most extreme and rare cases, jaw surgery may be required to repair the TMJ.
The only way to find out if it is appropriate for you to use Invisalign® to resolve your discomfort or concerns, is to schedule a consultation and examination with our experienced neuromuscular dentists who will determine whether an orthodontic approach is the best way to alleviate your TMJ symptoms.
For more information about Invisalign® for people living in McLean, Alexandria, Arlington, Tysons Corner and the surrounding Northern Virginia areas, please contact the experienced dentists at Galleria Dental Aesthetics to schedule a consultation.
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Am I too Old for Orthodontic Treatment?
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
You are never too old to pursue the smile you have always wanted. From 8 to 80 and beyond, people of all ages can benefit from the improved function and beauty of properly aligned teeth.
In recent years, the number of adult orthodontics patients has increased significantly. One of the reasons for this increase is that adults want to achieve a beautiful smile they are proud to share. Confidently sharing your smile can enhance your social and business interactions, and may boost your self-esteem as well.
At Galleria Dental Aesthetics, we are committed to finding the best orthodontics option for you. Among other treatments, we offer Invisalign® for appropriate candidates. Invisalign® allows you to straighten your teeth without attracting attention, and has been used effectively in cases of:
- Crooked teeth
- Spaced teeth
- Crowded teeth
- Bite misalignment
No matter what your age is, our dentists can determine the right approach to achieving your best smile.
For orthodontics in the McLean, Northern Virginia area, please contact the experienced cosmetic dentists at Galleria Dental Aesthetics to schedule a consultation.
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