Dental Services

Statistics and Background

Cosmetic Dentistry

• The typical cosmetic dental patients are people between the ages of 31-50.
• In the past five years, nearly 40 percent of practices report growth of over 15 percent in the number of cosmetic dental procedures performed.
• According to a recent survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), tooth whitening is the most requested cosmetic dental service (29%).
• Virtually all Americans (99.7%) believe a smile is an important social asset.
• 96 percent of adults believe an attractive smile makes a person more appealing to members of the opposite sex.
• 74 percent of adults feel an unattractive smile can hurt a person's chances for career success.
• According to research conducted by Beall Research & Training of Chicago for the AACD, a new smile will make you appear more intelligent, successful and wealthy to others.
• Gum lifts, also called crown lengthening, is a procedure that treats gum disease and improves the aesthetic appearance of the gum line. Patients requesting gum lifts have increased in the past three years; 80 percent of gum lifts are done in conjunction with porcelain veneers.
• The average number of dental implants procedure increased 49 percent in the past five years.
• Older adults are keeping their natural teeth longer because of scientific developments and the preventive emphasis in dentistry. The results of a survey released by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research showed that among persons aged 55 to 64, the rate of toothlessness dropped 60 percent since 1960.

BEFORE AND AFTER

This woman’s smile was rejuvenated with Porcelain VVeneers, giving her a fabulous and proportional smile.

Thinking About Cosmetic Dentistry?

Anyone who is unhappy with the appearance of his or her smile is a candidate for cosmetic dentistry. Today’s advanced cosmetic procedures can enhance your smile so it’s white, straight and at its best.

Here is what cosmetic dentistry can do for you:

• Close gaps between teeth
• Lengthen or shorten uneven teeth
• Whiten discolored or stained teeth
• Replace a missing tooth or teeth
• Repair chipped, broken or worn teeth
• Replace old metal fillings
• Reposition crowded teet

Ask yourself:

Do you ever smile with your mouth closed or hide your smile behind your hand to prevent others from seeing your teeth?
Does the appearance or color of your teeth embarrass you?
Do you avoid smiling because you don’t want people to see your teeth?
Do you have old metal fillings in your back teeth?

What Are Some Treatment Options?

With today's cosmetic dentistry procedures, it has never been easier to attain a beautiful, healthy smile...a smile that's dazzling, white, straight and even.

Dr. Singh takes into account your unique concerns to create the perfect smile for you. Depending on what you want your smile to look like, we will evaluate your smile and develop a treatment plan that matches your desires.

Treatment options may include:

• Smile Makeovers (veneers, crowns, bonding)
• Porcelain Veneers
• Smile Whitening
• Tooth-colored fillings/Metal-free Dentistry (inlays/onlays)
• Bridges and Crowns

Top three tips for finding a dentist:

BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS: A picture speaks a thousand words. Ask to see photos of other patients who've had cosmetic service at the hand of your dentist.

REFERENCES: Speaking to other patients is the ideal way to get the inside scoop on your dentist. Many dentists will have patient references they can provide upon request.

CONTINUING EDUCATION: Be certain that your dentist has taken continuing education courses to keep him or her up to date with the latest techniques in clinical cosmetic dentistry.

A smile makeover can change your life – Look younger, feel attractive and be confident.