Posts Tagged ‘Dental Crowns’

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.

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.

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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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.

Let’s Talk About Your Smile

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Let’s Talk About Your Smile I’m Dennis Wells of Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry. My office is located at 105 Powell Court, Suite 101, Brentwood, TN. One of the best things about being a Nashville area dentist is interacting with my patients. During initial dental consultations, I listen carefully to my patient’s short and long term dental goals.

I enjoy discussing options and developing effective treatment plans tailored specifically to each person. Some of my clients desire a total smile makeover. I explain in detail the treatments available including teeth whitening, dental veneers, orthodontia, crown restoration, and dental implants.

After the treatment has been completed, it is very gratifying for me to see my patient’s reaction to their new smile.

I never get tired of creating dramatic smile transformations for the best clients in Tennessee!

If you have been considering a smile makeover, let’s talk about your smile. Call Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry at (615) 866-5151 to schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation.

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.