Oyster Point Dentistry Blog

Now that school has started again, your teen is stressed about crooked teeth and the prospect of braces. You can give your teen straight teeth without metal braces. Invisalign invisibly straightens your teeth with clear aligners that are custom made.

There is no worse news for a teen than “you need braces?” But now, your teen can have the teeth they have always wanted without brackets and wires. Invisalign for teens can help. Through clear, removable aligners, Invisalign straightens your teeth.

Invisalign Teen takes a better approach to straightening teeth for teens. Clear aligners gradually straighten your teen’s teeth. Invisalign is comfortable, affordable and effective. By using clear aligners, that are removable, your teen can brush and floss the way they normally do.

To help your teen keep track, each aligner comes with a small Blue Dot Wear Indicator, that tells them they are ready for their next set of aligners. And don’t worry, you get up to six free replacement aligners.

For information on Invisalign Teen, Contact Oyster Point Dentistry.

Stand in the checkout aisle at the grocery and you can’t help but want whiter teeth. Today we are inundated with celebrities, ads and tv shows that star glistening white teeth. In fact, teeth whitening is the fastest growing and most performed cosmetic dentistry procedure today.

But do you choose over-the-counter products or in-office whitening? Over-the-counter whitening products take longer, don’t last as long and may not get your teeth as white as you want. Also, if you have had any type of dental work, your teeth may not all respond to over-the-counter whiteners the same.

In-Office or Professional Teeth Whitening

In-office whitening treatments performed by Oyster Point Dentistry means you will have custom trays made for your teeth for at-home bleaching.

Professional Trays are custom-made to fit your teeth and penetrate deeper to whiten both the front and back of your teeth. This way the teeth whitening last longer because your teeth are translucent. The results also last longer than those from over-the-counter whitening strips.  With in-office whitening you can expect your teeth to be 4-8 shades lighter in a week or two while still looking natural.  These results will last from six months to two years depending on your lifestyle.

For more information, contact Oyster Point Dentistry.

You may not have been born with a perfect smile, but don’t let genetics stop you. Today, there is more focus on our teeth and smiles than every before. In fact, cosmetic dentistry is the fastest growing “cosmetic” procedure.
 
How do you get the perfect smile you are after? Dental veneers. Veneers are thin porcelain shells that are permanently glued to the front of your teeth to enhance your teeth and give you that perfect smile.

Veneers have revolutionized cosmetic dentistry. As far as cosmetic procedure for your teeth, veneers are the moves conservative treatment out there.

You are a candidate for veneers if you want the appearance of straighter teeth, gaps in teeth, small chips, slightly discolored, improve your teeth shape and size, and improve your smile.

Are you interested in improving your smile? Contact Oyster Point Dentistry to see if porcelain veneers are right for you.

Because people are living longer and more stressful lives, they are exposing their teeth to many more years of crack inducing habits like clenching, grinding, and chewing on hard objects. These habits make our teeth more susceptible to cracks.

Cracked teeth show a variety of symptoms, including pain when chewing or with temperature extremes.

The tooth hurts because when you chew or move your jaw, the pieces of the tooth move. Irritation is caused by chewing. Eventually the pulp becomes damaged enough that it can no longer repair itself.

For cracks that run underneath the gum and cannot be restored, you may need a dental implant—a tooth that’s surgically anchored into the jaw. Dental implants do wonders in restoring a patient’s confidence and in easing pain while eating. The implant and its results should last a lifetime.

If a tooth is missing or broken to a point that the root is damaged, a titanium artificial root can be implanted in the jaw. After the dental implant bonds with your bone, a crown can be placed over the implant.

For more information on relieving your cracked tooth pain with implants, contact Oyster Point Dentistry.

As an adult, you need to feel confident that you look your best. If you need a confident smile with straighter teeth, Invisalign is the solution for adults. While you seek a youthful look, you don’t want to achieve that “youthful” look through metal braces.

Adults and parents need a more subtle approach to straightening crooked teeth. Invisalign aligners provide this.  They are virtually invisible when you're wearing them, and removable when you need them to be. This is why Invisalign is perfect for you. Invisalign has the flexibility and convenience to fit just about every aspect of your life.

Often adults feel that teeth-straightening is too much trouble, too embarrassing or too disruptive. Making the decision to get Invisalign treatment will give you straightened teeth and a beautiful smile without the self-consciousness of metal braces.
 
Straight teeth and a proper bite is not just for cosmetics.  Straight teeth can be good for the  overall health of your teeth and gums. A perfect smile goes far beyond good looks.

For more information on Invisalign for adults, contact Oyster Point Dentistry.