There is no doubt that teeth are a functional set of organs in the body, designed to bite and chew as an aid in the pursuit of nourishment. Teeth also have a cosmetic function to aid in the appearance of the person. Dr. Laurence K .Levy, DMD is dedicated to taking care of both the functional and the appearance sides of your teeth. Our entire staff of caring and compassionate dental professionals is here to help protect, preserve and improve your overall oral health. Our new state-of-the-art office has all the latest dental equipment and technology to care for almost all of your dental needs including the installation of
Middletown veneers.
One service that our dentist provides that directly reflects the dual functional/appearance nature of teeth is the use of Middletown veneers as part of tooth restorations. When a tooth is cracked, chipped, discolored, stained or has a minor injury our doctor may restore it using a veneer. A veneer is a thin sheet of porcelain or a similar material that fits directly over the front of the tooth. The veneer is the same color as the tooth or the surrounding teeth in the case of a discolored or stained tooth. The veneer serves two purposes, it covers and protects the tooth from developing wider cracks or chips and keeps debris and bacteria from getting inside to decay the tooth, and it improves the appearance of the tooth by hiding the chips and cracks and improving the color. A set of whiter veneers on several of the front teeth can be used to whiten the teeth. Veneers are usually less costly and do not necessitate removing tooth material like crowns do.
Another service that our dentist performs that has both a functional and cosmetic purpose just like
Middletown veneers is the use of porcelain fillings for cavity restorations. Traditional amalgam fillings are a mixture of metals including mercury and can have a metal appearance at the top of the tooth or even are seen through the tooth in some cases. Our office offers porcelain fillings that are the color of the tooth so that they do not stand out when you smile or open your mouth. They are strong and durable and function really well inside the tooth. Give our office a call and let our doctor make sure your teeth function well and show off your beautiful smile as well.
By Laurence K. Levy, DMD
September 21, 2018
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