Harris Family Dental Practice
COSMETIC PROCEDURES
Stages to high quality long lasting SMILES
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get healthy, obsession with cleaning
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get straight teeth with braces
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get white teeth
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if the teeth shape is still a concern a process of recording models, testing the new look in wax and the acrylic 'provisionals'
life long protection with night guards and regular hygienist visits
We do not want to say too much about cosmetic dentistry. We believe it should only be done when your mouth is very healthy. It should also be done when you have a trusted relationship with your dentist.
Veneers are NOT a quick fix.
There are many practices now offering elective cosmetic stick on acrylic veneers, referred to as
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COMPOSITE BONDING
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These are acceptable short term cosmetic procedures please search "composite bonding near me" as we do not provide this treatment at HFDP.
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If you would are a HFDP patient and would like to consider cosmetic dentistry we recommend booking a cosmetic exam and progressing from there.
the essential steps are
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​excellent oral hygiene
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excellent oral health
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consider tooth whitening first
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consider tooth straightening
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only then consider cutting away tooth surface to replace with porcelain
