Daniel R. Melnick D.D.S

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Archive for October, 2011

What Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments Do You Offer?

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

The skilled Laurel, Maryland, cosmetic dentists at Laurel Lakes Cosmetic Dentistry provide a wide range of services to give you the beautiful, functional smile you desire.

Our cosmetic dentistry treatments include:

• Dental implants – A long-lasting option for replacing missing or badly damaged teeth
• Laser dentistry – A safe, painless method for recontouring gums
• Porcelain crowns/bonding – Coverings meant to protect and strengthen damaged teeth
• Porcelain fillings – A durable, natural-looking option for treating cavities
• Porcelain veneers – Thin, porcelain shells affixed to the surface of your teeth to cover dental imperfections
• Smile makeovers – A series of procedures designed to give you a healthy, natural-looking smile
• Teeth whitening – Treatment designed to remove stains from and brighten discolored teeth

Although your smile is one of the first things people notice about you and its aesthetic values are important, we focus on functionality as well as appearance. Even seemingly minor cosmetic imperfections such as cracked or misaligned teeth can eventually lead to progressive dental problems.

A cosmetic dentistry consultation will allow us to understand your goals and develop a custom treatment plan to give you a smile that’s as healthy as it is attractive.

If you would like to learn more about cosmetic dentistry options, please contact the Laurel, Maryland, dentists at Laurel Lakes Cosmetic Dentistry. We serve clients in and around Laurel, Columbia, Fulton and Silver Spring, Maryland.

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Why Should I Choose Porcelain Fillings Over Other Fillings?

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

Porcelain fillings offer a number of advantages over other cavity-filling options such as metal fillings or dental composite fillings.

Among the benefits of porcelain fillings:

• Match your natural teeth
• Protect the integrity of the tooth
• Resistant to breakage
• Resistant to stains

Unlike metal fillings, which are compressed into your teeth, or dental composite resin, which is shaped and hardened over and around your teeth, porcelain fillings are bonded to the surface of your teeth. Porcelain fillings are custom made to match your specific tooth and fit within your bite to offer durability and functionality.

Porcelain fillings also offer aesthetic benefits over metal fillings and dental composite fillings in that they can be tinted to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth. They are not visible like metal fillings, nor are they prone to expanding and contracting with changes in temperature like metal fillings.

Porcelain fillings are often used to replace metal fillings, and they offer a strength that is unmatched by metal fillings or dental composite fillings, both of which often require touch-up treatment or replacement. With proper dental care, porcelain fillings may last a lifetime.

Despite their benefits, porcelain fillings are not for everyone. An exam by an experienced Laurel, Maryland, cosmetic dentist at Laurel Lakes Cosmetic Dentistry can determine whether porcelain fillings are right for you, or whether you may be better served by dental bonding or dental crowns.

If you would like to learn more about the benefits of porcelain fillings, please contact the Laurel, Maryland, cosmetic dentists at Laurel Lakes Cosmetic Dentistry. We serve clients in and around Laurel, Columbia, Fulton and Silver Spring, Maryland.

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