With Porcelain veneers, you can have a perfect smile without any tooth extractions or mouth reconstruction and can skip braces and Invisalign completely. Veneers can be placed on one tooth or as many teeth as you want. They can even correct crooked teeth or teeth that are gapped or spaced apart.

One of the highly trained cosmetic dentists at Bedford Dental Group can apply the veneers for you after you have had a consultation about your teeth. If your teeth and gums are healthy but you are unhappy with the appearance of your teeth, porcelain veneers can be an option and solution for your teeth and smile.

Your natural teeth that you wish to place veneers on will be smoothed down, to prepare it for the porcelain veneer. Once smoothed down, the veneer will go over the outer front layer of the tooth, covering the previous enamel. In return, you’ll have straight, beautiful, white teeth and a smile you can wear with confidence.

Small chips and fractures can be fixed with porcelain veneers, as well. If the nerve or root have not been damaged, veneers may be a good option. The same procedure applies for a chip or fracture and your natural tooth will be smoothed down to prepare it for the veneer. Call Bedford Dental Group in Los Angeles to schedule your porcelain veneer consultation with one of their experienced cosmetic dentists.

Cost- The dentist that offers the cheapest rates for even the most extensive procedure isn’t necessarily your best choice. This could mean that they prefer quantity over quality and won’t give you the best service you deserve. You only have one set of natural teeth and you shouldn’t jeopardize their health to save a few bucks.

Advertising- When reading an ad or webpage about a potential dentist, look for specific things that allow you to get to know the dentist as much as possible. Mentioning recurring and satisfied customers is a good sign. This shows that people have been happy with their work and come back for any other dental need. A professional demeanor is also important and should be reflected in their ad or website.

Experience- This is one of the most important things to look for when choosing a dentist. Experience is a key characteristic because through experience, knowledge is gained. After having done numerous procedures, an experienced dentist is ready for any type of problem that your teeth have.

Years in Business- An office that has been in business for many years reflects the professionalism and relationship between the office and its patients. Most patients are not first timers, so if a dental office has been in service for many years, this means that their patients are satisfied and keep coming back.

Emergency Care- A dentist that is available for emergencies is a very good characteristic to look for. A dental emergency can happen at any time and its very assuring to know you can go into the office regardless of having an appointment.

Bedford Dental Group has all of the qualities and characteristics listed above. They have everything you need in a dentist and you don’t need to look much further. Their costs are reasonable to provide you with the best, quality service possible. Their decades of experience mean that they can handle any type of dental issue or disease. If an emergency happens to your teeth, come right in even if you don’t have an appointment and they’ll treat you and your smile right away. Bedford Dental Group has all the answers your teeth have been waiting for.

The best time of day to floss is at night before bed. This way you can clean out everything from your teeth that has built up throughout the day. Your teeth will have less bacteria while you sleep and will stay that way until the morning when you brush again. You should floss after every meal but if you only have time to do it once, in the evening before bed is best.

The way you floss also affects the amount of bacteria and plaque on your teeth. If you don’t floss correctly you can injure your gums and cause them to bleed. You should take about 18 inches of floss and wrap it around your index fingers, leaving a 1-2 inch space. With the floss taut, gently guide it in between your teeth in a zigzag motion instead of forcing it in with one move. Move it back and forth across the tooth’s surface and under the gum line. You must do this gently or you can easily harm your gums.

Ideally, you should always floss before you brush your teeth or at least once a day. By only brushing, you are leaving behind 40% of your tooth’s surface allowing bacteria to grow and plaque to build. Plaque build-up leads to gum disease which can be prevented by adequately flossing your teeth every day.

Braces are more commonly made out of stainless steel, archwires, and brackets. Having these things in your mouth can be uncomfortable and bothersome, sometimes causing small abrasions on your cheeks and tongue. Food can get stuck in between them, plaque can build up, and you can forget about chewing gum while wearing them. Despite all of this, braces are very effective because they are in place 24 hours per day, continuously reshaping your teeth. Depending on your condition, braces are worn anywhere from 6 months to 6 years.

Invisalign offers an end to painful, traditional braces. A series of clear, removable teeth aligners are worn over your teeth. A different aligner is made for you to wear during each stage of use. You must wear your Invisalign aligner for 20-22 hours per day and only remove it when eating, drinking, or brushing your teeth. Because they are removable, they are not continuously reshaping your teeth. Getting straight teeth depends on the patients consistency and commitment with wearing them. Unlike traditional braces, they can also be misplaced or lost. Treatment is usually under one year, but possibly longer if required.

Both options lead to your beautiful, new smile so decide which one is right for you.

Brushing and flossing your teeth everyday is a must along with routine dental check-ups every 6 months. By avoiding your toothbrush or dentist, plaque starts to build up on your teeth and into your gums. Your gums become weak and may bleed when you brush your teeth. This can lead to gum disease and gingivitis. The bacteria that builds up in your gums can travel through your bloodstream into other parts of your body, increasing plaque in your arteries and damaging vessels and cells on the way.

Studies have shown that people with coronary artery disease have higher levels of periodontal bacteria in their system. This bacteria contains lipopolysaccharides, illness causing toxins. These toxins can also damage the cells that line the vessels, causing more harm to your body and heart health.

When we have oral infections, a certain protein is released into our bloodstream-C-reactive protein. Harvard researchers have studied the effects C-reactive proteins have on our bodies. They found that this protein is a good predictor of second heart attacks in cardiovascular patients. When the oral infection is treated, the levels of C-reactive protein decrease.

Smoking also increases the chances of oral bacteria entering the bloodstream. Smoking makes blood vessel linings stickier, which makes it easier for bacteria to stick to the vessel walls and build up. Smoking causes numerous health defects and cancers and should always be avoided.

Taking care of your mouth is an essential step in taking care of your body. With proper oral hygiene, your heart and body will benefit greatly. Your chances of heart disease will decrease and you’ll feel great with a beautiful smile, too.

Good candidates for porcelain veneers include people with good dental health. If your teeth are slightly crooked, have small spaces in between them, are slightly chipped, stained, have uneven surfaces, or you just want to have that perfect smile, your dentist can transform your teeth with porcelain veneers. They’ll be molded to fit over your healthy teeth to give you a straight and bright smile.

If you have extensive tooth decay, gum disease, gingivitis, major cracks in your teeth, or severe misalignment, porcelain veneers might not be right for you. Veneers must be placed on healthy teeth. If you tend to grind or clench your teeth excessively, this also makes you a poor candidate for porcelain veneers. The extra force can easily chip or break your veneers. If you only grind your teeth at night while you sleep, then a mouth guard must be worn every night.

If you lost a significant amount of tooth structure or have no enamel left on your teeth, there are other options instead of veneers. A veneer won’t strengthen your tooth if it has lost its structure and it can only be successfully bonded over tooth enamel.

If you think you are a good candidate for porcelain veneers and are ready to have the smile you’ve always wanted, talk to one of our cosmetic dentists and make an appointment. You’ll be one step closer to the perfect smile.