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BRITESMILE

A way to bleach teeth is called BriteSmile, a new laser system which dramatically lightens stained teeth in a single office visit. San Francisco Cosmetic Dental Specialists, Berkeley CA, is one of the elite dental offices in the United States certified to use the new system. The procedure lasts only about two hours and leaves teeth noticeably lighter.

The system begins with a bleaching gel solution applied to stained teeth. Then two different types of lasers, blue-light argon and heat-intensive CO2, activate the gel which lightens discolored tooth enamel.

PORCELAIN VENEERS

The Veneer Option may be considered for patients: unhappy with the shape of their teeth, with chipped or cracked teeth, with deep stains, and with misaligned and/or open spaces present.

FACTS ABOUT PORCELAIN VENEERS

They increase strength, comfort, and resistance to chipping, cracking, and staining while retaining the appearance of natural tooth structure.

Porcelain laminates are thin shields that are cemented to the front of the tooth.

Porcelain veneers are much stronger and more durable than plastic composite bonding. Sometimes composites will stain or shrink with age. Veneers, on the other hand, retain their beautiful luster and vitality.

There are no age group limitations. Everyone can benefit, young and old alike.

INVISALIGN ORTHODONTIC SYSTEM

The Invisalignú Orthodontic System is a combination of yesterday's theories of tooth movement with the latest advances in 3D technology. Together they provide efficient tooth movement with an appliance that is both clear and removable. It is truly not visible. This technology is not for everyone but the limitations are not a great as you may think. It is specially useful for adults that want limited tooth movement, i.e." a few teeth fixed."