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Cosmetic Dental is available from Sears Dental Centers and thousands of other dental providers in the AmeriPlan® Dental Network. |
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AmeriPlan® dental benefits includes tooth whitening and aesthetic bonded finishes. |
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With AmeriPlan®, you can go to the dentists as much as you like for all of your Cosmetic Dental needs. |
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What causes dulling and discoloration of teeth?
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Discolorations can be caused by staining, aging, or chemical damage to teeth. Tooth dullness or staining is an indication that whitening should be considered. Smokers and those who drink coffee and/or tea on a regular basis accelerate the discoloration and require cleaning more often. This is among the most common reasons for teeth whitening. Teeth whitening is usually the first solution to try due to its lower cost. |
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What is Bonding typically used for? |
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Bonding is a tooth-colored composite resin (similar to an enamel) that is bonded to the tooth surface to repair and/or change the color or shape of a tooth, then sculpted into shape, hardened, and polished. When teeth are chipped or slightly decayed, bonded composite resins may be the material of choice. Bonding also makes a great tooth colored filling for small cavities and broken or chipped surfaces. It can also be used to close spaces between teeth. Additionally, it is used to include the entire outside surface of a tooth to change its color and shape.
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What can be done for missing teeth? |
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Bridges are designed to replace missing teeth. Not only do they fill the unsightly spaces left by lost teeth, but they also help support the teeth adjacent to, and directly opposite, the missing teeth. Often a dentist will recommend an Implant to fill in the space as well. |
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How can jagged teeth be corrected? |
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In some instances, simple reshaping (contouring) of the front teeth, even without anesthesia, may produce a dramatic result to correct jagged, chipped or slightly uneven teeth. The cosmetic dentist simply utilizes sanding discs and creativity, to create a natural look with existing teeth. |
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