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Porcelain Veneers<\/h2>\n

Imagine a whiter, more brilliant smile! Porcelain veneers are a conservative, cosmetic dentistry approach that makes a dramatic difference in the appearance of your teeth. If you have chipped teeth; crooked teeth; gaps in teeth; or, dull, stained teeth, veneers may be the perfect solution for you. Dr. Kingsley or Dr. Peters will skillfully bond and shape thin strips of porcelain to your teeth, creating a straight, brilliant smile that enhances both your appearance and your self-esteem.<\/p>\n

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Porcelain Bridges<\/h2>\n

When teeth are missing, your smile undergoes significant changes. Missing teeth can cause you to chew differently and may also cause mouth pain. And, as your remaining teeth work to compensate for the loss, gaps and spaces form that only make the situation worse. A porcelain bridge, custom designed by your Dr. Kingsley or Dr. Peters, will keep your smile aligned and your bite functional. Bridges are anchored to existing teeth on either side of the missing tooth. They are semi-permanent (meaning they can only be affixed or removed by a dentist) and are a long-term restorative solution to your damaged smile.<\/p>\n

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Tooth Whitening\u2014At-home with Opalescence\u00ae<\/h2>\n

Opalescence\u00ae\u2015At-home tooth whitening<\/p>\n

You may be quite happy with the size and alignment of your teeth, but dentist-supervised tooth whitening gives you the dazzling smile you always wanted. Tooth whitening is safe, effective, and long-lasting. At Elgin Family Dentistry, Dr. Kingsley and Dr. Peters trust the Opalescence tooth whitening system.<\/p>\n

Your Opalescence\u00ae home-whitening kit includes a special tray that is customized to fit over your teeth, as well as powerful, prescription-strength whitening gel, which is inserted into the tray before you wear it. Our team gives you detailed instructions about how long you should wear the tray each day, and the gel will not transfer to your gums. Opalescence can provide results after just one night, and within a week you can expect a dramatic improvement, leaving you with a bright, white smile.<\/p>\n

We also offer a no impression option with your Opalescence Go trays. Opalescence Go is a whitening gel that comes in prefilled, disposable trays. Simply insert the comfortable trays in your mouth, and wear for the recommended amount of time.<\/p>\n

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Porcelain Crowns<\/h2>\n

You can erase years of wear and tear with porcelain crowns. Elgin Family Dentistry uses a tooth-like crown made of porcelain to restore your tooth after the decay has been removed. Crowns are also used to restore chipped teeth, broken teeth, gaps in teeth, and other damage. Also called \u201ccaps,\u201d porcelain crowns mimic natural-looking teeth in both shape and color.<\/p>\n

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Tooth-colored Fillings<\/h2>\n

Are you embarrassed about your smile because of decayed, disfigured, or discolored teeth? If so, you may be a good candidate for composite resins\u2015also known as tooth-colored fillings or restorations. When the decay has been removed from the tooth, it is replaced with \u201cfilling\u201d material. The new tooth-colored material is bonded to the teeth for a stronger restoration. In the past, amalgam (silver) fillings were placed into the cleaned out portion of the tooth. However, with new advancements in dentistry, you can now have tooth-colored fillings instead of silver fillings, resulting in a longer-lasting, brighter, whiter smile.<\/p>\n

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Bonding<\/h2>\n

Bonding refers to the placement of tooth-colored resin to correct chipped and broken teeth, discolored teeth, and, in some cases, spaces between teeth. Bonding is generally considered more conservative than veneers or other cosmetic dentistry. The benefits of bonding include the ability to maintain the natural structure of the tooth and the ability to color and sculpt the resin to create natural looking teeth. Like a natural tooth, the resin may stain with the use of coffee or other staining foods.<\/p>\n

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Implants-Restoration<\/h2>\n

Are you missing teeth? Have you postponed getting a bridge or a denture? Do you wear ill-fitting or loose dentures right now? If so, Elgin Family Dentistry wants to improve your quality of life with dental implants.<\/p>\n

As the prosthetic that most closely mimics nature\u2019s design, dental implants serve as substitute tooth roots. Each implant is strategically placed in the jaw where bone integrates with it to create a solid foundation for a crown, bridge, or denture. With proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime.<\/p>\n

The benefits of dental implants include:<\/strong><\/p>\n