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Can
existing porcelain crowns or laminates be bleached? |
Answer
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No, bleaching
agent cannot change color of porcelain. |
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Question
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How long do porcelain laminates
last? |
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Very long lasting ,when properly
maintained and routine check up. |
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Question
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Why
do people choose porcelain laminates ? |
Answer
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Laminates
look more realistic, difficult to stain, feel more natural,
and are stronger. |
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Question
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How
do you close spaces between teeth? |
Answer
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With
porcelain laminates or crowns may be used. |
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Question
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Does
it hurt to have teeth prepared for laminates? |
Answer
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No,
it is a painless two visit procedure. Local anesthesia can
be given to highly
sensitive patients, but is usually not necessary. |
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Question
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What
are the advantages of laminates versus orthodontic treatment? |
Answer
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Orthodontic
treatment takes 18 months to 2 years while porcelain laminates
correct crooked teeth in two visits. |
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Question
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My
back teeth have a lot of silver amalgum. Is there a better
way to fill cavities? |
Answer
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New
advances in tooth-colored porcelain and composite materials
not only allow
fillings to go unnoticed, but are stronger and
more wear-resistant than silver
amalgum. |
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Question
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How
can I make my discolored teeth whiter? |
Answer
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Tooth
whitening, the process for lightening discolored teeth, can
be accomplished
in the dentist's office. Teeth can be whitened
to the desired shade over several
office visits. At-home systems
should be individually fitted by a cosmetic dentist. |
