Your teeth work as a team, both in terms of the appearance and the function of your smile. Take away one tooth and the whole system is compromised, because each tooth has an important role to play. Dr. Doug Clark, Jr., and Dr. Doug Clark, III, your dentists in Superior, WI, think its important for you to understand the purpose of each tooth and the importance of taking good care of your smile.
What do you think is the most common chronic disease among children ages five to 17? If you guessed allergies or asthma, you’re wrong. Likewise the correct answer is not gastrointestinal problems or headaches. The most common chronic disease among our youngest citizens is tooth decay, with some 59 percent of children affected. The statistics do improve as people mature and are capable of taking better care of their teeth. But what really can be done to prevent cavities? Actually, there’s quite a bit you and your family dentist in Superior, WI, can do to help you avoid tooth decay. Read on to find out what the dentists at Hill Avenue Dental frecommend.
You’ve probably had doctors or dentists recommend changes to your diet for various reasons: high blood pressure, weight loss, too much sugar, too much caffeine, etc. What many patients haven’t heard is how certain common foods help whiten their teeth. At Hill Avenue Dental of Superior, WI, our dentists recommend taking a look at your diet before you consider our outstanding teeth whitening services. To find out more, call your Superior dentist to schedule an appointment today.
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When you see someone with what you consider to be a perfect smile, do you think to yourself, “I wish my teeth could look like that”? Well, they can. Porcelain veneers are a cosmetic dentistry treatment that conceal the flaws in your own smile and give you a new and beautiful smile. At Hill Avenue Dental in Superior, WI, we recreate smiles with porcelain veneers for people who want to turn their wishes into reality.
Porcelain Veneers are ultra-thin sheaths of dental porcelain or ceramic that are designed to hide a number of smile imperfections including:
If any of these or another cosmetic flaw is marring your smile, then you should speak to Dr. Doug Clark, Jr. or Dr. Doug Clark III about the possibility of porcelain veneers to repair your smile.
Porcelain Veneers in Superior, WI
The first step toward your new smile is a consultation with one of the dentists at Hill Avenue Dental to determine whether or not you are a good candidate for porcelain veneers. If your overall oral health checks out, then we will begin. We’ll record the size, shape, and general coloring of your teeth. This way, we can closely match your veneers to your existing teeth. If you’ve ever considered having your teeth whitened, then you’ll want to do that before you get fitted for porcelain veneers. Veneers do not respond to bleaching and they won’t age and darken like authentic enamel either.
Once your veneers have been fabricated in our dental lab, Dr. Clark or Dr. Clark will adhesively bond them to the facial surface of your front teeth and you’ll have the smile you’ve always wished for.
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If you would like to learn more about porcelain veneers, schedule a consultation at Hill Avenue Dental in Superior, WI. We also serve patients from Duluth, Douglas County, Northern Wisconsin and Northeastern Minnesota.
The New Year has recently begun, so it’s not too late to make one more resolution: Smile more. If the smile you have is not the smile you want, however, then you’ll need to do something about that. Fortunately, there are a number of cosmetic dentistry procedures to help. And Hill Avenue Dental in Superior, WI, is the cosmetic dentist more people in the area turn to give them the smiles they want.
Teeth Whitening
Perhaps you’d like your smile to be a bit whiter and brighter. Then, Dr. Doug Clark, Jr. or Dr. Doug Clark III will likely recommend whitening with Philips Zoom DayWhite and NiteWhite. Both of these products can whiten your teeth at home in as few as seven days, and they offer enamel protection as they reduce tooth sensitivity.
Natural Colored Fillings
If you have dark, metal fillings, then we can replace those with fillings made of porcelain or composite resin. These types of fillings not only match the color of your teeth, they tend to be stronger than amalgam fillings and don’t contain any metal, which can be a health hazard.
Cosmetic Bonding
A favorite procedure of the patient and cosmetic dentist alike is cosmetic bonding. If you have teeth that are chipped or slightly cracked, then our dentists can use cosmetic bonding to make them look like new. With cosmetic bonding, a composite resin material is applied to the marred tooth and then hardened with a curing light. Dr. Clark or Dr. Clark will then trim and shape the material so that it blends seamlessly with your other teeth.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are designed to conceal chipped, cracked, stained or somewhat crooked teeth. These dental wonders are composed of layer upon ultra-thin layer of dental porcelain or composite resin and are cemented to the front of your teeth to create a beautiful new smile. Of course, your veneers are color matched to your other teeth, and they are lustrous and reflect light much the same as natural teeth.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you’re ready to show the world a new smile, then call the office of Hill Avenue Dental in Superior, WI, today. We also conveniently serve patients from Duluth, Douglas County, Northern Wisconsin and Northeastern Minnesota.
