Cosmetic Dentist White Bear Lake MN

Make A Great First Impression

At White Bear Smiles, we know a smile is one of the first things people notice about you. It does not have to be perfect or "Hollywood," but everyone wants theirs to be nice and to feel confident when using it without feeling ashamed of it. 

A smile can light up a room and draw others in. Often, just a few small improvements can lead to an overall greatly enhanced smile.

There Are Options for Obtaining Your Dream Smile

• A professional whitening
• A few strategically placed cosmetic fillings
• Contouring
• Veneers
• Short term braces

The key is that whatever you choose to be appropriate for you, your mouth, and your budget and not be some cookie-cutter approach. 

Contact Our White Bear Lake Dental Office

Please feel free to contact us for a complimentary smile evaluation. It could be the start of a better future that will have you smiling!

Now, more than ever, there is hope and there are good options especially at White Bear Smiles. Lost teeth often result in changes of the bite over time, loss of function and nutrition, leading to more decay, bone loss, and breakdown -- and of course there's the esthetic issue of missing teeth.

These adverse effects can happen slowly, so that you don't really notice them until they are quite advanced. The more we can maintain and improve our dental health now, the better we can deal with the problems of dental aging.

Discover Modern Dentistry For Your Modern Lifestyle

Modern dentistry can more simply and easily correct and improve these situations with implants that look and feel like teeth, life-like bridges, thin and flexible partials, and even better dentures in White Bear Lake! Several options usually will work, and the patient and their dentist can determine which one is most appropriate for their situation and budget.

Contact White Bear Smiles To Learn More

Ask your dentist in White Bear Lake what options may be right for you, or feel free to call us for a complimentary consultation.

You May Be At Risk of Losing Tooth Enamel Permanently

Bulimia and anorexia nervosa are two serious eating disorders. Each can cause problems in your mouth. Anorexia nervosa is an unnatural fear of gaining weight. Bulimia is a condition in which a person compulsively overeats and then induces vomiting to get rid of the food. Some anorectics also induce vomiting. The danger to teeth comes from the fact that the stomach acid generated by vomiting can severely erode tooth enamel. Adolescent and twenty- to thirty-year-old females are most at risk for developing an eating disorder, although males can be affected, too.

Many Symptoms Accompany an Eating Disorder

When the dentist in White Bear Lake notices unusual enamel erosion on the teeth of a person who appears to be otherwise healthy, he might be able to raise the issue of an eating disorder. Depression often accompanies an eating disorder and a person, whether bulimic or anorexic will often get lax about oral hygiene. Problems like gum disease can develop. While the dentist can treat the appearance of the teeth with cosmetic dentistry, he can't cure the underlying issue. Regular trips to the dentist in White Bear Lake should be part of your overall plan for maintaining your health.

Dental veneers are tooth-shaped shells of ceramic customized to the fronts of cosmetically flawed teeth. This procedure creates a bright, uniform appearance that matches your smile and corrects discoloration, uneven spacing, and other tooth imperfections.

Veneers are long-lasting because we remove a layer of tooth enamel before securely bonding the restoration to your tooth. However, the way you treat your veneer will significantly impact its lifespan. Your good hygiene habits could help your veneers in White Bear Lake, MN, last as long as a decade.

Care and Maintenance Extends Veneer Life

In general, our doctors will recommend you maintain your veneers as you do your natural teeth. Brushing and flossing at least twice a day will keep them clean and protect the overall tooth. An advantage of veneers is that they also resist staining. But they can be damaged, so here is further guidance.

• Don't grind your teeth – Ceramic may crack and chip under these forces, so you should wear a custom night guard if you have a teeth-grinding habit.
• Wear mouth protection – Always use a proper mouthguard when playing sports or participating in activities with potential tooth impact.
• Avoid biting hard substances – While it's tempting to use your teeth to untangle knots or tear at packaging, this is especially damaging to your veneers. So, take a moment and find the right tool before resorting to using your teeth.