Quality Cosmetic Dentistry in Granite Bay, CA

Your smile is one of your most important features. Dentistry is continually evolving, and with a variety of advanced treatment options, achieving a beautiful, healthy, aesthetic smile is made easy for patients of all ages.

ARE YOU READY FOR A SMILE MAKEOVER?

If you’re considering cosmetic dental treatment, ask yourself a few simple questions:

  • Do you hesitate when you smile?
  • Would you like to increase your self-confidence?
  • Do you want to look your best in social or professional situations?
  • Are you ready to reverse any dental imperfections you may have?

If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, cosmetic dentistry may be the answer you’ve been looking for!

COSMETIC DENTISTRY IS AN ART AND A SCIENCE

Let us help you achieve your smile goals! Cosmetic dentistry is different from general dental care; it is both an art and science. By providing cosmetic dental care, your dentist is able to offer smile enhancement, restoration, and maintenance treatments for optimal dental health. Using cutting-edge techniques and advanced materials, our office proudly offers you a beautiful, natural smile and all the benefits that come with it.

Feel more confident about your appearance with a new smile that is as beautiful as it is healthy. You no longer have to suffer from missing, chipped, discolored, or crooked teeth. Contact our practice today and schedule your smile makeover!

As an Invisalign alternative, ClearCorrect clear braces can restore beauty, form, and function to misaligned teeth in a way that is more comfortable and less embarrassing than regular metal braces.

As technologies have advanced in dental care in recent years, one of the very best products to emerge is none other than invisible braces, also known as clear aligners. At Advantage Dental, we offer the very best invisible braces in Granite Bay because we feature ClearCorrect, a terrific alternative to Invisalign. This discreet, clear aligner system is made for both teens and adults and allows for your teeth to be corrected, without any of the difficult aspects of wearing wires and brackets.

What are ClearCorrect Clear Aligners?

ClearCorrect is a great method to discreetly straighten teeth. These aligners are specifically molded to your teeth and are nearly invisible to the naked eye. These are preferred over traditional forms of orthodontics in that they don’t require any dietary restrictions or obstructions to brushing and flossing. This is a great method to use if you are trying to straighten your teeth. In fact, you can experience results in less than 6 months!

Benefits of ClearCorrect Invisible Braces

  • Clear aligners. ClearCorrect’s aligners are custom designed to look like you are wearing nothing but your natural smile!
  • Easy maintenance. Removable for simple cleaning and oral care.
  • No dietary restrictions. Enjoy all your favorite foods.
  • Rapid treatment. Many patients complete their ClearCorrect treatment in 1 year or less.
  • Increased comfort. ClearCorrect invisible braces can be more comfortable than wearing traditional braces.

How Do ClearCorrect Braces Work?

When you decide to move forward with ClearCorrect, your dentist will take a mold of your teeth. This mold will show the shape of your teeth, making it possible for the ClearCorrect aligners to be made.

Once your aligners are made, you will come back in for your follow-up appointment where your aligners will be fitted to your teeth. You will then be provided with instructions on how long you should wear your aligners each day, as well as how to properly care for them.

Are Invisible Braces Right For Me?

Whether you have already been treated by an orthodontist years ago or this is your first time straightening your teeth, ClearCorrect is likely an excellent choice for you. The system is designed to treat a wide range of conditions including:

  • Gap teeth
  • Crowded teeth
  • Crossbites
  • Underbites
  • Overbites
  • Open bites
  • Turned teeth
  • and more!

How Much Does ClearCorrect Cost?

Your total ClearCorrect cost will depend on the following:

  • The length of your treatment plan
  • If any preliminary treatments are required
  • If any post-orthodontic treatment is required

The process of having dental implants placed and restored requires a number of visits over several months.

Records are taken of the jaw and teeth to determine bone, gum tissue, and spacing available for an implant. While the area is numb, the implant will be surgically placed into the bone and allowed to heal and integrate itself onto the bone for three to six months. The next phase is to gather impressions and information to fabricate the “post” called an abutment and the restoration for the implant.

Two to three weeks later, the lab fabricated abutment and restoration are carefully placed into the implant. You will receive care instructions when your treatment is completed. Good oral hygiene, eating habits, wearing a night guard if recommended, not smoking and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new implant.

If you are missing teeth, it is crucial to replace them. Without all your teeth, chewing and eating can destabilize your bite and cause you discomfort. When teeth are missing, your mouth can shift and even cause your face to look older. Implants are a great way to replace your missing teeth, and if properly maintained, can last a lifetime!

An implant is a new tooth made of metal and porcelain that looks just like your natural tooth. It’s composed of two main parts: one part is the titanium implant body that takes the place of the missing root, and the second part is the tooth-colored crown that is cemented on top of the implant. With implant treatment, you can smile confidently knowing no one will ever suspect you have a replacement tooth.

In addition to tooth replacement, implants may be used to anchor dentures, especially lower dentures that tend to shift when you talk or chew. For patients with removable partial dentures, implants can replace missing teeth so you have a more natural-looking smile.

Invisalign has seen a surge in popularity with teens and adults alike. It is for patients who have the need to straighten their teeth. If you want a beautiful smile, but are not anxious to have metal brackets and wires on your teeth, you will be very pleased with Invisalign.

WHO USES INVISALIGN®?

Invisalign has seen a surge in popularity with teens and adults alike. It is for patients who have the need to straighten their teeth. If you want a beautiful smile, but are not anxious to have metal brackets and wires on your teeth, you will be very pleased with Invisalign.

HOW DOES INVISALIGN WORK?

Invisalign utilizes a series of trays that are clear and plastic. These trays will gradually straighten your teeth in the same way that the brackets and wires of braces straighten your teeth. While similar in method, these aligning trays have a couple of significant differences from traditional wire braces. They are made of transparent material and they can be quickly removed by the patient. Computer imaging technology is used to produce 3-D images of your teeth. Next, the trays are custom-fabricated for the individual situation of each patient.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF INVISALIGN®?

Invisalign has five major advantages over traditional wire braces:

  • Superior Comfort – Since the trays are made of smooth plastic, they are gentle on your mouth and gums. There is not one wire or bracket to chafe or poke at your lips or gums.
  • Superior Treatment Time – Traditional braces commonly take two years to accomplish their purpose. The Invisalign system can produce the same results in 9-15 months.
  • Superior Aesthetics – With traditional wire braces, it is impossible to hide the wire and brackets that are attached to your teeth. On the contrary, Invisalign trays are basically invisible to the human eye. It is highly doubtful that people will even know that you are wearing the trays.
  • Superior Eating Situation – With traditional wire braces, it is absolutely necessary that many foods and candies be strictly forbidden. When you are using Invisalign, there is no list of forbidden food or drink items. When you are ready to eat, you simply remove the plastic trays and eat whatever you are craving. Brush your teeth and put the trays back in after the meal.
  • Superior Oral Hygiene – When your teeth are covered with wires and brackets, brushing and flossing can be a forbidding chore. If you are using Invisalign, you can easily remove the plastic trays while you brush, floss, and rinse. Invisalign will provide absolutely no hindrance to your oral hygiene.

If, as it has been said, you only get “one chance to make a first impression,” you want to make sure you have the best smile available. In an aesthetically-driven culture, many people have discovered that a brilliant smile gives them a head start in confidence. Teeth whitening is the first and simplest treatment to try when seeking to improve the beauty of your smile. It should be clear that tooth whitening is for aesthetic purposes and does not improve your oral health. It definitely provides a boldness for public and social interaction that brings many benefits.

There are many products and techniques available for patients who want to achieve a brighter smile, and with so many options available, it can be difficult to choose the method that is right for you.

Opalescence offers a wide range of tooth whitening products designed to brighten your smile. With custom designed take home, on-the-go, and in-office options, Opalescence Tooth Whitening Systems accommodate all lifestyles and budgets.

What Are My Options?

If you desire to pursue a teeth whitening option, there are several available choices to consider. Dr. Nader Zanzi is knowledgeable on each option and can help you determine the best option for you. Your regular dentist will be the most aware of your oral health condition and which whitening option will be the most effective for you.

Here is a brief description of the most common whitening options:

  • Dental-assisted whitening – This choice is the one we recommend and it has two clear benefits. This method involves professional assistance. It also provides results that you will see immediately. This option is the perfect choice for a situation where you need to be a few shades whiter quickly for an important job interview or an imminent high-profile social engagement.
  • Teeth whitening gels and trays – While these are definitely less expensive, their results are not as immediate. The reason for the slower results is that these kits use whitening solutions that are weaker than what your dentist’s office has available. There will also be fewer tray sizes available, and this has the potential to bring discomfort to your mouth and gums. Since the trays are not custom fit, they will not fit your mouth as well.
  • Teeth whitening strips – These are easy to use and are effective. Like gels and trays, you will have to wait longer to see the desired result.
  • Teeth whitening toothpaste – While advertised as tooth whitening, these toothpastes are actually more of a polishing treatment.

No matter which method you decide to use, the active whitening agent is most likely going to be peroxide. It essentially bleaches your teeth to a lighter shade of white. The results are not permanent, but they certainly provide a beautiful smile.

Teeth whitening can be the perfect solution for patients with teeth that have been discolored by the natural aging process, by staining, or by chemical damage. The cost of teeth whitening will not break your budget and is a great first step if you are seeking to restore stained teeth.

You no longer need to hide your smile because of gaps, chips, stains, or misshapen teeth. With veneers, you can easily correct your teeth’s imperfections to help you have a more confident, beautiful smile. Veneers are natural in appearance, and they are a perfect option for patients wanting to make minor adjustments to the look and feel of their smile.

Veneers are thin, custom-made shells made from tooth-colored materials (such as porcelain), and they are designed to cover the front side of your teeth. To prepare for veneers, your doctor will create a unique model of your teeth. This model is sent to the dental technician to create your veneers. Before placing your new veneer, your doctor may need to conservatively prepare your tooth to achieve the desired aesthetic result.

When your veneers are placed, you’ll be pleased to see that they look like your natural teeth. While veneers are stain-resistant, your doctor may recommend that you avoid coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco to maintain the beauty of your new smile.

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