Very few people (movie stars included) have perfect teeth. Growth, oral hygiene practices, dental treatment history, infection, genetics and even what you eat influence the formation of your teeth as you grow to an adult.
Reconstructive Dentists
However, as a reconstructive dentist, Dr. Sam Muslin can optimize your dental functions by focusing on the following:
- Physical facial feature characteristics
- Jawbone position relationships
- The plane (occlusal) created by the upper and lower arch (your bite)
The doctor studies these situations and determines what needs to be modified or restored so your dental functions, get restored to their natural order
In other words, he fixes the errors created by mother nature!
A Case Study
Porcelain Veneers Can Correct A Bad Bite
The patient shown in these photos (You can see more patient before and after shots in Dr. Muslin’s Cosmetic Dentistry photo gallery), expressed dissatisfaction with her smile. She felt it was unattractive.
The angling of her upper teeth impeded the broadness of her smile. She had a gum overgrowth caused by gingivitis.
Her uneven and oversized front teeth caused uneven and accelerated wear on other teeth.
After careful consideration and discussion with the patient, Dr. Muslin performed the following procedures:
- Provided non invasive gingivitis treatment
- Performed non surgical gum lifting and reshaping
- Created custom, no prep dental veneers for each treated tooth
- Ensured adherence to proper bite characteristics
- Added three new crowns
- Eliminated the cause for tooth discoloration
- Created A total of 13 veneer laminates created the appearance of natural tooth enamel
The dramatic result restored the patient’s smile so that it fit perfect with her new teeth. The juvenile look usually associated with her small teeth is gone as are the discolorations and angled teeth.
A Combination of Technologies
As much art as it is science, a cosmetic dentist uses a variety of techniques as varied as each patient to create the perfect customized restorative dentistry plan. The tooth enamel can be repaired, replaced or modified to achieve optimal results.
For example, new crowns and veneers can be set to prevent future bite problems. Products and techniques complimentary to the desired tooth structure and aesthetic appearance are used and customized for each patient.
Dr. Sam Muslin
Contact cosmetic dentist, Sam Muslin, to diagnose, discuss and treat any tooth enamel issues you may have. He can be reached at 310-829-6796. He will help you achieve the best dental health possible.