Lumineers® in Farmington Hills

A beautiful smile can be yours when you visit Gentle Touch Family Dentistry. The talented Dr. Fawaz M. Ahmed from GentleTouch Family Dentistry is a true artist and can determine what cosmetic or restorative dental procedures would be best for your particular needs.

Not everyone is born with perfect teeth and that is where your favorite Cosmetic Dentist in Farmington Hills comes in. Dr. Fawaz M. Ahmed will examine your teeth and gums and look at the structure of your face before determining what cosmetic or restorative dental procedures would be best for you. It may be something as simple as in office tooth whitening or dental bonding. If you are in need of an entire smile makeover, Dr. Fawaz M. Ahmed may recommend dental implants, dental contouring, or dental veneers.

Speaking of dental veneers, if the thought of porcelain veneers has turned you off because they are permanent, talk to Dr. Fawaz M. Ahmed from Gentle Touch Family Dentistry about Lumineers®. Lumineers® are the painless way to give you a perfectly white aligned smile, without painful tooth removal.

With conventional porcelain veneers, your dentist has to remove part of your natural tooth structure to make way for the porcelain veneer. With Lumineers®, there is no shaving or grinding because Lumineers® are so thin. Lumineers® will transform your smile into a natural grin, and what’s even more impressive is that your new Lumineers® can be placed over the bridges and crowns that you already have.

Lumineers® are as thin as a contact lens and are placed directly over your natural teeth. This means that you can fix your chipped, misaligned, discolored, or stained teeth without anesthetic.

In as little as two or three dental appointments, Dr. Fawaz Ahmed, your Farmington Hills Lumineers® dentist, can turn your frown upside down.

If you would like to know more about cosmetic dentistry, including Lumineers®, call or click and schedule an appointment with Dr. Fawaz Ahmed from Gentle Touch Family Dentistry in Farmington Hills today. 

Minimally Invasive or Traditional Porcelain Veneers

If you have been considering Porcelain Veneers, talk to your dentist about minimally invasive Dental Veneers.

Colgate explains that having a less than appealing smile not only affects the way you act around people, but can also have a dramatic affect on your self-esteem. However, sometimes you can be unsure about what cosmetic dental procedures are best for you.

Thankfully, there are several options when it comes to cosmetic dentistry, including minimally invasive Porcelain Veneers.

Talk to your dentist about minimally invasive Porcelain Veneers if you would like to leave as much of your tooth structure as possible. Minimally invasive Porcelain veneers have been designed to cover just the surface of your teeth and are very thin.

One of the biggest advantages of minimally invasive Porcelain Veneers is that you are able to conserve or keep the enamel on the tooth or teeth that are being prepared. In fact, that is one of the biggest reasons that people opt for these types of Porcelain Veneers.

Traditional Porcelain Veneers require anesthetic to remove about ½ mm of the tooth’s enamel. Because not everyone is suitable for minimally invasive Porcelain Veneers, it is important that you discuss possible treatments with your dentist, especially if you are considering traditional Dental Veneers, as traditional veneers are permanent and not reversible.

Your dentist will tell you that because of all of the different cosmetic and restorative dental procedures available, it is vital that you schedule a comprehensive clinical examination, including an esthetic evaluation to determine what types of cosmetic dental procedures, including minimally invasive Porcelain Veneers, are best for you.

Porcelain Veneers are used to mask tooth discolorations, minor misalignment issues, and tooth reshaping; however, there are some misconceptions when it comes to minimally invasive Porcelain Veneers.

Those misconceptions include: 

• Minimally invasive Porcelain Veneers will make your teeth appear too long or too big. In most patients, some tooth reshaping is needed to allow your smile to look better than the one you started with.
• Minimally invasive Porcelain Veneers can cause gum disease. A good cosmetic dentist will make sure to finish and polish the edges of your teeth in order to avoid ledges.
• Your teeth will be sensitive after minimally invasive Porcelain Veneers. Because the tooth enamel is retained, tooth sensitivity is rare. 

If you would like more information regarding minimally invasive Porcelain Veneers, call or click and schedule an appointment with your dentist today.

A Painless Alternative to Porcelain Veneers

If you have been considering porcelain veneers, but have been a bit reluctant because traditional porcelain veneers require some removal of your tooth’s enamel, talk to your dentist about Lumineers. Traditional porcelain veneers are permanent and cannot be removed. However, Lumineers are completely reversible.

Lumineers are thin pieces of porcelain that your dentist places on top of your teeth for a naturally beautiful smile. Lumineers are as thin as a contact lens and require no shaving or grinding of the natural tooth. In fact, Lumineers are so thin that your dentist can place them over your bridges and crowns without having to replace your old restorations.

When you schedule an appointment with your dentist for Lumineers, a thorough examination will be conducted to find out if you are a good fit. If you are free from gum disease and tooth decay, and your teeth are sound enough for Lumineers, your dentist will take x-rays and pictures before making an impression of both your lower and upper teeth. Once the impression has been made, your dentist will send it off to the Lumineers lab along with your dental records, photos, and x-rays to ensure the best possible fit. Unlike traditional porcelain veneers, there will be no shots, extensive drilling, or unsightly and uncomfortable temporary acrylic veneers.  

When your new Lumineers are ready, your dentist will make sure that each Lumineers fits perfectly before etching and bonding into place. Once placed, your dentist will make sure that your bite is balanced to avoid chipping.

Because traditional porcelain veneers are much thicker, your dentist must take a more aggressive approach when it comes to application. That aggressive approach means more removal of the natural structure of your tooth, which will require anesthetic and shots to minimize the pain and sensitivity. Because Lumineers are so thin, you will not have to deal with such aggressive steps for a beautiful new smile.

Gentle Touch Family Dentistry is a certified Lumineers provider who can give you the smile you have been dreaming about in as little as two appointments.

Call your Farmington Hills Dentist and schedule a no obligation Lumineers consultation today. A beautiful smile really is just a couple of dental appointments away. Call or click now.