COSMETIC DENTISTRY
SMILE AGAIN
It’s a fact: you feel better about yourself when you have a bright, healthy smile.
Dr. Giraldo’s practice is focused on ensuring that all of her patients feel confident about smiling, no matter what the situation.
To help her patients smile again, Dr. Giraldo offers a variety of dental services in Fort Lauderdale focused on improving the outward appearance of teeth, including:
FULL PORCELAIN CROWNS
Are you suffering from a damaged tooth? Dental crowns may be the solution.
After years of use, your teeth may begin to weaken. This leaves them susceptible to oral health problems including decay, cracks, or discoloration.
Porcelain crowns offer the ideal combination of aesthetic appeal and durability. If you have a visible tooth that’s cracked, discolored, or otherwise damaged, a porcelain crown will restore its natural appearance and withstand wear and tear from chewing and biting.
Dental crowns give you back healthy-looking teeth that work the way they’re supposed to.
What are Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a cover or cap that is placed over your tooth by your dentist in order to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. Once the crown is cemented into place, it fully encases the entire visible portion of your tooth.
Dental crowns are the perfect solution for a wide range of situations.
- Prevent a weak tooth from breaking
- Hold a cracked tooth together
- Cover and support a damaged or decayed tooth
- Cover a severely discolored tooth
- Restore a broken or severely worn tooth
When you meet with Dr. Giraldo, she’ll examine your teeth and let you know if dental crowns are a good solution for you.
TOOTH WHITENING
Surveys have found that when people are asked what they’d like to improve about their smile, the most common answer is that they want whiter and brighter teeth.
When the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry asked people what they’d most like to improve about their smile, the most common response was whiter teeth. As a result, it’s no surprise that around 90% of cosmetic dentistry patients request professional teeth whitening—more than any other procedure.
Dr. Giraldo offers both in-office and take-home whitening kits using medical-grade products, so that you can whiten your teeth at your convenience.
Why Did My Teeth Change Color?
There are a number of different reasons teeth become stained or yellow.
Age: The enamel in our teeth becomes less porous as we become older, which can lead to tooth darkening.
Food and drink: If you regularly drink coffee, tea, cola, or red wine, your teeth may become stained. Some pigmented foods such as beets, tomato sauces, or berries can also discolor teeth.
Tobacco use: Particle buildup from nicotine and tobacco can cause yellowed or even brown teeth. This applies whether you smoke or use chewing tobacco.
Medications: Some antihistamines, antipsychotics, and blood pressure medications can cause tooth darkening, as can chemotherapy and exposure to certain antibiotics before birth.
Trauma: Any accident that impacts your tooth can cause it to darken because of decreased blood flow.
Why Should I Get Professional Teeth Whitening?
You may be familiar with over-the-counter teeth whitening products that don’t require you to see a dentist, such as whitening toothpastes, strips, or trays.
However, professional whitening methods offer the fastest results while protecting your gums and teeth better than other whitening products. In fact, with professional in-office teeth whitening, you can lighten your teeth three to eight shades in just a single appointment.
Why Should I Get Professional Teeth Whitening?
You may be familiar with over-the-counter teeth whitening products that don’t require you to see a dentist, such as whitening toothpastes, strips, or trays.
However, professional whitening methods offer the fastest results while protecting your gums and teeth better than other whitening products. In fact, with professional in-office teeth whitening, you can lighten your teeth three to eight shades in just a single appointment.
How Long Does the Whitening Process Take?
With in-office teeth whitening, you can lighten your teeth three to eight shades in just a single appointment.
At-home whitening treatments will take slightly longer, but using the trays prepared by Dr. Giraldo, you can expect to get the desired results in 5 days.
Our in-office and take-home teeth whitening procedures both rely on oxidizing agents.
If you’re ready to brighten your smile, schedule a consultation with Dr. Andrea Giraldo to learn more about the whitening treatments we offer.
VENEERS
Do you find yourself covering your mouth with your hand or smiling with your lips closed?
Do you avoid having photos taken or looking in the mirror because you don’t like the appearance of your teeth?
Dr. Giraldo believes that everyone should be able to smile with confidence. For patients who aren’t comfortable with their smile, veneers can be the ideal solution.
Veneers are a porcelain overlay that is placed directly on the teeth. If your teeth are stained, chipped or worn, a veneer can help give them a healthy, uniform appearance.
When you opt for veneers, we’ll take an impression of your teeth. Together with the dentist, you’ll also decide on the shade that will be best for your teeth. Your veneers will then be custom-made in a dental lab based on your impression and shade preferences.
What are veneers?
Veneers are thin, durable, tooth-colored porcelain shells that are bonded onto the front of your teeth. All veneers are custom-made in our lab.
The process is simple:
First appointment: We take an impression of your teeth to help us plan your treatment so that we can determine together how your veneers should look.
Second appointment: We remove a small amount of enamel from your teeth and take a final impression to send to the lab. We’ll also place temporary veneers until your custom veneers are ready.
Final appointment: Your permanent veneers will be bonded to your teeth.
Who can benefit from veneers?
Veneers are able to address a wide variety of dental issues, among them worn, stained, crooked, or chipped teeth, as well as gaps between teeth. As long as the underlying teeth are healthy, veneers are the ideal solution for surface-level cosmetic issues.
Can I see what my veneers will look like?
Veneers are able to address a wide variety of dental issues, among them worn, stained, crooked, or chipped teeth, as well as gaps between teeth. As long as the underlying teeth are healthy, veneers are the ideal solution for surface-level cosmetic issues.
How do I care for my veneers?
Once your veneers are in place, you’ll still require regular cleanings from your dental hygienist as well as annual checkups. Daily brushing and flossing are also important. Make sure that you select a non-abrasive toothpaste free of ingredients like hydrogen peroxide or baking soda.
We may recommend that you use a night guard while sleeping in order to protect the enamel on your lower teeth. Even if you do not knowingly grind your teeth, porcelain is damaging to enamel during even slight grinding of the teeth.
The American College of Prosthodontists has additional information on habits and foods you may need to avoid.
If you’re ready to make big changes to how your teeth look, schedule a consultation with Dr. Andrea Giraldo to determine if veneers are the right cosmetic solution for you.
COMPOSITE FILLINGS
Composite fillings are designed to restore teeth after a cavity without calling attention to themselves. By Using a mixture of glass or quartz filler in resin, Dr. Giraldo is able to produce a tooth-colored filling (instead of the old-fashioned silver fillings you may be used to seeing).
Routine dental care is a key component of good health.
To take control of your health, schedule an appointment with Dr. Andrea Giraldo.
