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Benefits Of Dental Crowns

Sunday, January 15th, 2012

Do you feel self-conscious about a damaged or missing tooth? Your smile is an important feature that you use to smile, laugh, talk, and eat daily. Having a complete set of healthy, strong teeth adds to your quality of life and helps you feel good about yourself. If you have a damaged or lost tooth in Nashville, a dental crown can provide you with a new tooth that replicates a natural tooth in aesthetics, chewing support, and protection.

Aesthetic: A dental crown is most commonly molded out of a porcelain material that replicates the translucent quality of natural tooth enamel. No one needs to know you have a prosthetic tooth! As a highly experienced Nashville cosmetic dentist, Dr. Dennis Wells ensures that the contours and shading of the dental crown are to your liking. He takes time to make sure that the dental crown fits seamlessly into your smile and that the bite is just right.

 

Chewing support: Chewing support is one of the biggest losses with a missing or broken tooth. Over the last several years, the materials that are used to mold the dental crown have been made stronger so that you can continue to eat foods that you love.

 

Protection: A dental crown is designed to ‘cap’ an existing tooth or a dental implant. It completely fits over the top and is bonded into place. For an existing tooth that is broken, decayed, or cracked, the dental crown provides important protection from bacteria that might cause further damage.

 

Versatile: Depending on your situation, a dental crown can be used in a wide range of Nashville dental restorations. It is often used to cap a severely broken or damaged tooth. For a tooth that can’t be saved or that has fallen out, a dental crown provides the tooth restoration above a dental implant or as a support in dental bridges. A dental crown can also be used to cap a root canal for protection.

 

For more information about the benefits of dental crowns, call the Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry in Nashville, Tennessee at (615) 866-5151 to schedule an initial consultation with cosmetic dentist Dr. Dennis Wells.

 

 

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Dental Crowns in a Day at The Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry

Friday, July 15th, 2011

At The Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry, we recognize that your time is valuable. If you need to restore any broken, decaying, or discolored teeth, you may now be able to get your dental crowns in just one visit. Traditionally, dental crowns require at least two appointments to prepare your tooth, take images of your mouth, and give you a temporary crown until your permanent dental crown is molded.

Now, instead of having to wait several weeks for the images of your teeth to be sent to a lab where the dental crowns are custom-molded, CEREC technology allows dental crowns to be fabricated right here in our office in just minutes. Digital images of your teeth are used to virtually design your new dental crown with precise measurements. These designs are sent to an in-office milling station which molds customized dental crowns in just minutes. Getting dental crowns in a day requires less time, less visits, and less hassle.

While CEREC technology benefits many of our dental crowns patients, not every patient qualifies for dental crowns in a day. The best way to find out whether you are a candidate for CEREC dental crowns is to call our Nashville area cosmetic dental office  at (615) 866-5151 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Dennis Wells. He will assess your situation and together you can decide on the best restoration treatment for your smile.

 

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Dental Crowns at Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry in Brentwood

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

Dental Crowns at Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry in Brentwood Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them into their gums.

Porcelain crowns were first used in the 1800s. With the refining of metal casting methods in the 1900s, crown dentistry advanced significantly.

Today, crowns are strong, comfortable and are made to match your surrounding teeth.

Dental crowns (also called caps) cover the entire visible portion of the tooth and are cemented in place. Crowns are used to strengthen teeth that have been worn down or weakened by decay or injury. Crowns are also used to restore the original shape of a tooth or solely to improve the appearance of a tooth.

The most common types of crowns are:

  • All-porcelain (ceramic)
  • Porcelain-fused-to-metal
  • Gold

The material used is determined by several factors. If you suspect you need a crown, want to replace an old crown, or want to learn about other cosmetic dentistry procedures such as teeth whitening, call Dr. Dennis Wells at (615) 866-5151. Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry is located at 105 Powell Court, Suite 101, in Brentwood, TN. We have been serving clients in the Brentwood and Nashville, TN areas since 1983. We can recommend the best tooth restoration or cosmetic dentistry option for you.

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Tooth Decay in Brentwood?

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Nashville Teeth Whitening At Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry, we restore decayed teeth to create smiles that are both healthy and beautiful. Recent advances in both techniques and materials have made the ‘impossible’ not only possible, but affordable for everyone in Brentwood as well.

Doctor Dennis Wells has been restoring teeth since 1983. Ongoing training is essential for staying on the cutting edge of the cosmetic dentistry industry.

Decay is the most common Brentwood dental problem and the second most common disease in the nation (number one is the common cold). If you have one or more teeth with decay, it’s time to take care of them.

Fillings, inlays, onlays and dental crowns are used to restore teeth for our Nashville cosmetic dental patients. Even the most basic procedure – filling a cavity – has evolved. There are several types of new materials available including porcelain and composite resin. Each has specific strengths and aesthetic considerations. Brentwood patients who replace silver amalgam with tooth-colored fillings love getting the metal out of their smile.

Inlays and onlays are more extensive restorations. There are two types: direct or indirect. Direct inlays and onlays are made in your Tennessee cosmetic dental office on the spot and applied in one visit. Indirect inlays and onlays are fabricated in a Tennessee dental lab. They usually require a second visit but the results are well worth the extra trip.

When a Nashville client has a tooth that cannot be restored with an inlay or an onlay, a natural-looking dental crown is the answer. At Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry, we create dental crowns that blend in perfectly with the rest of your teeth. Let us show you some photos of patients who have received smile makeovers – you will not see any “Chiclet” crowns that stick out like a sore thumb. In fact, you won’t be able to tell which of our Brentwood dental clients have dental crowns.

Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry is located at 105 Powell Court, Suite 101, Brentwood, TN in Brentwood. Doctor Dennis Wells is currently accepting new patients. Call (615) 866-5151 to schedule an aesthetic dental consultation

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Ask A Dentist About Cosmetic Dentistry

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Cosmetic dentistry has really taken off lately, and many of our Brentwood, Tennessee dentistry customers are asking us how cosmetic dentistry might work for them. When you ask a dentist about cosmetic dentistry, you’ll get good advice because your Brentwood dentist is here to help, experienced, and familiar with the pros and cons of cosmetic dentistry.

If you live in the Brentwood area and have questions about cosmetic dentistry, please give me a call. My name is Dennis Wells, I am a Brentwood Doctor providing dental services the Brentwood area. I can help you with your cosmetic dentistry questions.

I will be happy to review your dental history, answer your questions about cosmetic dentistry in Brentwood, and help you determine if cosmetic dentistry can provide the results you want.

Along with an understanding of cosmetic dentistry, Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry can help you with a host of Brentwood dental services related to cosmetic dentistry. We specialize in DURAthin dental veneers, and perform dental implants, too. We can also help you with cosmetic dentistry, dental crowns, and dental implants in addition to answering your questions about cosmetic dentistry.

I look forward to answering any questions you have about cosmetic dentistry. Our Brentwood office is located at 105 Powell Court, Suite 101, in Brentwood, Tennessee. Give us a call or stop by and meet our experienced and professional staff.

—Dr. Dennis J. Wells, D.D.S., answers to cosmetic dentistry questions in the Brentwood community. Call us at (615) 866-5151.

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Correcting Severe Dental Problems in Brentwood

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Each separate restorative and cosmetic dentistry procedure performed in Brentwood can address a specific dental problem. For example, a porcelain veneer can perfect the surface of a tooth that is discolored or slightly misshapen. Dental bonding can fill a small chip in an otherwise healthy tooth.

Some Nashville dental problems are more extensive and require a combination of procedures. Crown restoration combined with soft tissue grafts can restore a severely decayed tooth with the root exposed. A bone graft and dental implant can restore a missing tooth in an area where the jaw bone has receded. Orthodontia followed by tooth bleaching totally transforms a smile by straightening and whitening.

What is the difference between tooth bleaching and whitening? Teeth whitening is the term for procedures which remove surface stains to restore the degree of natural lightness. Bleaching goes even further by lightening teeth beyond their natural shade. That’s right: you don’t have to resign yourself to yellow teeth even if they have been that way your whole life! The natural shade of your teeth, by the way, like your skin and hair color, is determined by genetics.

Some Brentwood smiles have been gleaming for years by regular whitening. You can maintain the whiteness of your teeth just as you maintain your fitness level. (Of course it is a lot easier to make a quick visit to your Nashville dentist once a year for whitening touch-ups than sweating in a gym several times a week!)

We live in an age where severe dental problems can be permanently corrected. You don’t have to participate in a TV makeover show in Hollywood to access these premium cosmetic dental procedures. They are available right here in Brentwood. Dr. Dennis Wells has the same advanced training and extensive experience as the dentists who keep the smiles of famous actors and musicians camera-ready.

Schedule a consultation at the Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry to discover the perfect combination of procedures to achieve your ultimate smile. Our phone number is (615) 866-5151.

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