Cosmetic Dentistry in San Diego
Cosmetic Dentistry in San Diego is the primary service Dr. Erfani performs. Cosmetic Dentistry in San Diego is a highly technical process requiring great skill and experience to achieve a natural result. Most dentists do not focus on this discipline. Dr. Erfani, has been honored by being one of the 65 Clinical Instructors across the world for the Las Vegas Institute, where he teaches dentists across the world the art and science of cosmetic dentistry, and reconstructive therapy.
It takes artistic ability and extensive knowledge to perform impeccable Cosmetic Dentistry in San Diego. Techniques require precise measurements based upon mouth shape, gum lines, lips, and natural shape of the teeth. That's why we devote time to precisely planning a Cosmetic Dentistry plan before we begin the actual procedure.
During a patient's initial cosmetic consultation, our team can download a digital photograph into an imaging program and show the guest what their new smile can look like. Extensive Cosmetic Dentistry treatments in San Diego may require as few as two appointments that are typically several hours each depending on the complexity. The reconstruction may be the solution
The Objective Smile Analysis
The first step of Cosmetic Dentistry in San Diego is the objective analysis. For the objective analysis, the best thing is for you to stand in front of a mirror mounted on a wall. Now, smile at yourself using your "normal" smile. Next, look at the mirror and think of a hilarious moment in your life and give a big, laughing smile. This big smile is probably a much larger smile than you feel comfortable using much of the time if you are not happy with your teeth. When your smile is improved, however, your big smile appears much more spontaneously because you look (and feel) great! So let's figure out what's holding your big smile back -- what it is that bothers you about your teeth.
1. Are all of your teeth brilliant white or are they somewhat yellow, dark, or stained?
2. Are there spaces between any of your teeth?
3. Are you missing any of your teeth?
4. Do you have teeth that are crooked, uneven, or out of line?
5. Do the biting edges of your upper teeth follow the curvature of your upper lip?
6. Do any of your teeth appear short and fat or too small or too large?
7. Are the edges of any of your teeth even with the rest of your teeth or are they too long or too short?
8. Do your teeth (as a group) slant one way or another?
9. Is the midline of your two front teeth centered with your face and nose?
10. Are the edges of your canine teeth too long, sharp, or look out of line?
11. Do you grind your teeth or are any of the biting edges on your teeth chipped or worn down?
12. Do you have a "gummy" smile -- showing too much gum tissue or having gums that are too thick?
13. Are your gums even and in line and symmetrical or irregularly shaped -- higher on some teeth and lower on others?
14. Have your gums receded or do they appear red or puffy?
15. Do you have any gray, black or silver (mercury) dental fillings in your teeth?
16. Do you have any old crowns that have dark edges at the top or that don't really look natural?
If you answered yes to ANY of the above questions, we can help give you a better, more beautiful smile.
Imagine lifting years off your face in just a week. When it comes to reducing the signs of aging, cosmetic dentistry should be a top consideration. As you get older the lower portion of your face inevitably begins to shrink, with cosmetic dentistry, we are able to drastically reduce wrinkles and return an individual's face to a more youthful state through manipulation of tooth width and size. "And, there are other health benefits. As teeth wear down over the years, the jaw can be prevented from closing correctly, causing pain. Cosmetic dentistry can improve functionality and eliminate discomfort. Our patients tell us that the best part is that there's immediate gratification and no extended recovery period. We can change many cosmetic dentistry patients' smile and image in just one visit, and their friends often can't identify what the change is. They just know that our cosmetic dentistry clients look beautiful and rejuvenated.
Dr. Erfani's cosmetic dentistry technique allows him to create smile designs that are individually customized to each patient based on a number of factors. If a patient is concerned about laugh lines, they can minimize wrinkles by building-out the veneer and, as a result, the facial area above the veneer is pushed out, thereby smoothing upper lip wrinkles while causing lips to appear more full and pouty. For a more youthful appearance, veneers are made longer creating the appearance of younger teeth. The mouth appears fuller with longer teeth as they actually push out the lower lip, reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
Another indication of age is the dark, negative space seen in the back corners of the mouth when a person smiles. To correct this, our cosmetic dentists widen the width of the back teeth with veneers. This broadens the smile and imparts it with more whiteness eliminating the dark corners. Finally, teeth stain with age, and a dingy smile can add years to ones face. The color of the teeth corresponds with the age of the patient - the younger the whiter. Skin tones can also influence the shade selection of the veneers. Thus, by placing a natural looking, whiter veneer over discolored teeth the face is brightened creating a more youthful appearance.
Our cosmetic dentistry in San Diego patients often tell us that their lives have changed because of their new smiles. Their increased confidence has been a catalyst to many other life altering changes such as career advancement, a greater interest in fitness and health, and a stronger desire to continue improving their lives. Most importantly their new smiles make them aware of the fact that it's not too late to bring out their true beauty.
Many people walk through our door after years of feeling embarrassed about their smile. They're surprised when Dr. Erfani tells them that there are a wide variety of cosmetic dentistry services in San Diego available to help them restore and enhance their smile. You can read about our cosmetic dentistry services in San Diego below.