Your smile can significantly affect your overall appearance.  Modern dental procedures allow for the correction of numerous dental problems.  Using state-of-the-art materials and techniques, were are able to create beautiful smiles that are designed to specifically address your personal needs and desires.    Below are some of the treatment options we offer: Veneers (Read Below) Crowns (Read Below) Invisible Braces (Invisalign) Implants Tooth Whitening       Dental Veneers   What Are Veneers? Veneers are thin, custom-made moldings that cover the fronts of unsightly teeth. They are crafted from tooth-colored, high-tech porcelain to portray a natural, bright smile.   Should You Consider Veneers? Veneers provide an alternative to traditional crowns. They cover unattractive gaps, and can mask stained, misshapen, or crooked teeth. If these conditions apply to your teeth, veneers may be your best option.   How Long Will Veneers Last? Veneers are intended to last for many years. Unlike most bonding materials, porcelain veneers will not change color over time.   How Are Veneers Applied? The tooth is reshaped initially to allow for the added thickness of the veneer. A molded image is taken from the tooth and sent to a dental laboratory where the veneer is hand-made and custom-fitted to your mouth. The veneer is applied with adhesive material which bonds it to the original tooth structure.    Advantages of Veneers   Tooth-like Appearance Since veneers are individually sculpted for each patient, it is nearly impossible to tell the difference between the veneer and the natural tooth.   Stain-Resistant Custom made porcelain veneers resist stains from coffee, tea, and cigarette smoke because they are made of high-tech, extremely polishable materials.         Dental Crowns   What Are Crowns? Crowns are thin, custom-made moldings that cover the entire surface of teeth. They are crafted from tooth-colored, high-tech porcelain to portray a natural, bright smile.   Should You Consider Crowns? Crowns are an excellent option when both esthetics and functioned need to be restored. They can restore function to chipped, fractured, or crooked teeth.  In addition, they can fill in gaps and mask teeth that are unattractive due to developmental defects or staining.     How Long Will Crowns Last? Crowns are intended to last for many years. Unlike most bonding materials, porcelain crowns will not change color over time.   How Are Crowns Applied? The tooth is reshaped initially to allow for the added circumferential thickness of the crown. A molded image is taken from the tooth and sent to a dental laboratory where the crown is hand-made and custom-fitted to your mouth. The crown is applied with adhesive material which bonds it to the original tooth structure.    Advantages of Crowns   Tooth-like Appearance Crowns can protect and restore the function of teeth that have been structurally compromised.  Crowns are made of the same cosmetic porcelain that is used in veneers allowing for beautiful, seamless smiles to be created.   Stain-Resistant Custom made porcelain crowns resist stains from coffee, tea, and cigarette smoke because they are made of high-tech, extremely polishable materials.     Please call for an appointment: (206) 682-3888 Medical Dental Building 509 Olive Way • Suite 1149 Seattle, WA 98101-1779