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Your Own Hollywood Smile with DURAthin Veneers

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

It may sound too good to be true that you can have your own Hollywood smile with no pain, no drilling, and no grinding down of your teeth. But the revolutionary development of DURAthin veneers makes that offer available. Tennessee dentist Dr. Dennis Wells, in connection with his lab technician Mark Willes, designed and developed DURAthin veneers to restore and craft beautiful smiles without the damage to your natural teeth that many other cosmetic restorations require. If you wish you could change something about your smile, but don’t hate it enough to want a complete smile makeover, DURAthin veneers offers a more conservative solution that is just as aesthetic. You can have a Hollywood smile without all the pain and irreversible tooth reduction.

 

Like traditional porcelain veneers, DURAthin veneers can hide unsightly teeth, resize small or misshapen teeth, whiten slight discoloration, and straighten your smile for a beautiful look. They offer an excellent all-in-one solution for several common aesthetic problems with smiles today. Tennessee DURAthin veneers are much thinner than porcelain veneers, allowing them to bond directly to the front surface of the tooth. With traditional porcelain veneers, the dentist has to grind down the natural teeth to compensate for the added thickness of the veneer. With DURAthin veneers, you can have a beautiful new smile while preserving your teeth underneath.

 

Cosmetic dentist Dr. Dennis Wells points out that not everyone is a good candidate for DURAthin veneers. This cosmetic dental technique is designed for specific cases and may not be the solution for every dental need. At an initial consultation with Dr. Dennis Wells, he will assess your situation and together you will determine whether DURAthin prepless veneers are the best option for you. If you do not qualify for DURAthin veneers, other cosmetic dental techniques such as dental crowns or traditional porcelain veneers offer equally beautiful smiles.

 

To learn more about how DURAthin veneers can give you the Hollywood smile you want, call the Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry at (615) 866-5151 to schedule an initial consultation with cosmetic dentist Dr. Dennis Wells.

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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 for Damaged Teeth

Friday, July 1st, 2011

If you have a tooth that has one or more of the following problems, you may be a candidate for dental crowns:

·Chipped or cracked

·Severely discolored

·Decaying

·Broken

Dental crowns are porcelain, tooth-shaped restorations that cover (or cap) damaged natural teeth. The porcelain make-up of most dental crowns is similar to natural tooth enamel in strength and aesthetics. Restoring your damaged teeth with dental crowns gives you back chewing support as well as protection from further decay from invading bacteria. In our Brentwood, TN cosmetic dentistry office, we take great care to ensure that the color and shape of the dental crowns matches your natural teeth so that they blend seamlessly into your smile.

In addition to covering damaged or broken teeth, dental crowns are also commonly used with dental implants or dental bridges. With his vast experience and expertise in cosmetic smile design, Dr. Dennis Wells can help you decide how dental crowns might fit into your plan for a more beautiful, healthy smile.

To learn more about how dental crowns can enhance your smile, call The Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry at (615) 866-5151 to schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Dennis Wells. We care about restoring your smile to look its best!

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Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry in Nashville

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Advanced Dentistry in Salt Lake City The world of dentistry continues to advance at a rapid pace. If you have visited a Nashville dentist in the past few years, you have probably noticed the things that make your visit more comfortable, such as the ability to watch TV or listen to music while receiving treatment.

What may not be as obvious are the advances in techniques, tools and materials. Top Nashville dentists now use digital computer imaging which is safer than traditional x-rays. Dental technicians can store, retrieve and transmit digital images much easier than was possible with traditional x-ray film.

The use of lasers has also changed the face of dentistry. Laser surgery requires less anesthesia, minimizes swelling, and protects surrounding tissue. Nashville cosmetic dentists use lasers for detecting and treating cavities and dental technicians use them for the curing of restorative materials.

Another exciting development in cosmetic dentistry is the CAD-CAM technology that allows Nashville cosmetic dentists to perform restorations in a single visit. The types of procedures that can be completed in one visit include dental crowns, fillings, inlays, onlays and dental veneers.

If you need a thorough exam or want to improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry, call Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry to schedule a consultation. During your consultation, you can see before and after photos of some of our smile makeover clients. We would love to help you achieve the smile you have always wanted, and we have the tools, experience and technology to make that happen.

Dr. Dennis Wells

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Why You Need a Genuine Cosmetic Dentist

Friday, March 25th, 2011

Brentwood Teeth Bleaching A Nashville cosmetic surgeon has specialized schooling in addition to the training a general surgeon completes. Likewise, a true cosmetic dentist has completed rigorous courses in addition to dental school. Of course, many Nashville general dentists offer cosmetic dentistry treatment.

Teeth whitening, crowns, porcelain veneers, and dental bonding are some of the common procedures in the Nashville, Tennessee area.

In many cases, Tennessee general dentists achieve excellent results. However, there is a difference between adequate results and incredible results. Nashville cosmetic dentists have the skills and experience to create absolutely beautiful smiles.

You have probably seen attractive front teeth dental crowns performed by a general dentist. They are often perfectly shaped, correctly aligned and pleasingly white. But have you ever seen front teeth crowns done by a true artist? The color, translucency, and texture take the crowns to the ultimate level of breathtaking beauty.

I am Dr. Dennis Wells of Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry in Nashville. I would love to tell you the specifics about my experience and specific training in the specialty of cosmetic dentistry. I can show you photos of mediocre cosmetic procedures performed by competent general dentists and you can compare them with photos of some of my actual Nashville cosmetic dentistry patients.

For a cosmetic dentistry consultation, call (615) 866-5151 today.

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Versatile Veneers for a Vivid Smile

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

Affordable Cosmetic Dentistry in Nashville Have you ever wished you could quickly attach perfectly shaped, dazzling white front surfaces to your teeth? Guess what? You can! With porcelain veneers, you can eliminate smile imperfections in just one visit to your Brentwood cosmetic dental office.

The porcelain veneer is one of the most versatile items in a Brentwood cosmetic dentist’s toolbox. Dental veneers turn unattractive smiles into perfect smiles with minimal disruption to existing tooth structure. They are quicker and usually less expensive than complete crowns but are made with the same strong, translucent porcelain.

It’s no that wonder that a very large percentage of people in the public eye have porcelain veneers. A Tennessee actress can receive a perfect smile in the morning and appear on a talk show that evening. A supermodel can permanently remedy a discolored tooth and pose for photos right after leaving her Tennessee dental office. A Brentwood television news anchorman can have his teeth perfectly aligned in a couple hours and report Tennessee news that same day.

I am Dr. Dennis Wells of Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry in Brentwood, Tennessee. I use veneers alone and in combination with dental crowns, inlays, onlays, and tooth implants for dramatic smile makeovers. Perhaps porcelain veneers are the best route to your perfect smile.

Let’s talk. My office can be reached at (615) 866-5151

We are located at 105 Powell Court, Suite 101, Brentwood, TN in Brentwood.

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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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Straighten Teeth Fast in Brentwood

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

Color Braces Poorly aligned teeth? Think it takes forever for braces to straighten them? Think again. There are many new types of braces and cosmetic dentistry services available in Brentwood.

If you are considering straightening your teeth, come into Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry in Brentwood for a cosmetic consultation. We can discuss the new types of invisible braces. Dr. Dennis Wells, DDS, will also explain ways of making your teeth look straight with dental veneers or dental crowns.

The first things most adult Brentwood teeth-straightening clients ask about are the newer systems, sometimes called clear braces and adults braces.  Many of our adult patients have been embarrassed by their crooked teeth for many years and have developed a habit of covering their mouth when they smile. It is great to see them smiling confidently after they have completed treatment.

Many Brentwood patients have taken advantage of cosmetic dentistry services such as dental veneers.  Their smile is restored in a short period of time.  There are many kinds of dental veneers such as prepless veneers that can be applied in one day also known as DURAthin veneers that keep the underlying tooth as it is.  Other patients choose porcelain veneers.  If you want to know more about these procedures contact the Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry.

(615) 866-5151

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Tooth Restoration in Brentwood

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

Tooth Restoration in Brentwood At Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry in Brentwood, we use a variety of techniques to restore damaged teeth. Most cosmetic dental clients are familiar with fillings. Traditional fillings are also called ‘direct restorations’ because they are applied to the tooth, shaped and polished in one visit.

Another type of filling is called an ‘indirect restoration’ and is fabricated in a Tennessee dental lab. There are two types: inlays and onlays.

When a tooth needs more extensive dental restoration, dental crowns are often used. At Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry in Brentwood, we create strong, natural-looking crowns from a variety of materials.

What if the tooth is damaged beyond repair?  Dentures are not the only option.  There are a number of functional replacements for missing teeth including dental implants.

Call (615) 866-5151 to learn about the restoration options available. We have been improving smiles for patients in the Nashville, Oak Hill, Knoxville, and Brentwood areas since 1983.

Whether the damage is caused by decay, injury, bite problems, or natural wear; Dennis Wells DDS will choose the best dental treatment plan for your tooth restoration needs. The Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry is conveniently located at 105 Powell Court, Suite 101 in Brentwood, TN.

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