Porcelain Veneers. Most patients were not born with a perfect set of teeth. Porcelain veneers can be applied to correct flaws that make you embarrassed to show off your smile. Many people would love to have straight teeth, but do not want to wear painful metal braces that mar your appearance for months or even years.

An excellent alternative to crowns, porcelain veneers can perfect your smile by masking stains, hiding chips, and correcting misalignment. Porcelain veneers are made of thin, customized material designed to look incredibly natural, are long lasting and are relatively easy to apply. Porcelain veneers are bonded to the front of teeth, giving them a straighter, more uniform appearance.

With At-Home-Whitening, Dr. Blasco makes custom whitening trays for you that are designed to fit your teeth. Your take-home treatment supplies include prescription whitening gel and syringes to fill the customized tray with the gel. Dr. Blasco’s directions tell you how long you must apply the gel to your teeth and how many days it will take to obtain the results you want. Your smile will instantly begin to appear brighter and whiter. However, soft drinks, coffee, tea, tobacco and other dark foods or drinks may leave ugly stains on the teeth over time, so you may want to minimize their intake.

We also offer a wide range of in-office teeth whitening options to restore teeth to dazzling perfection and to provide an extra boost of confidence. In-office whitening procedures allow for the use of stronger whitening agents, and produce dramatic results in less time.

A missing tooth (even a back tooth) makes your smile seem darker and narrower. Plus, if a missing tooth goes untreated, the other teeth in your mouth may shift to compensate for the loss, causing new spaces to open up between teeth. A porcelain bridge corrects the gap left behind by a missing tooth. Bridges use the neighboring teeth as supportive structure. Dr. Blasco custom-forms a prosthetic tooth for the missing space and fuses it between two crowns. Your new tooth will complete your smile and return full functionality to the troubled area of your mouth.

Porcelain crowns, also known as caps, slide over teeth to hide misshaping, misalignment, cracks, discoloration, or other imperfections. Crowns decrease physical discomfort in teeth, look completely natural and offer extra support to teeth that are weak or damaged. They can also vastly improve the overall appearance of your smile and make your teeth much more durable. To find out more about porcelain crowns, please contact our office today

Gone are the days when tooth ailments and cavities could only be treated with unsightly metal fillings that weaken teeth. Today, modern, tooth-colored fillings made of durable resin or porcelain can be bonded to your teeth for a stronger, more natural-looking effect. These revolutionary fillings are virtually undetectable and are easy to apply. Ask Dr. Blasco to explain how tooth-colored fillings can enhance your smile.

If you have too much gum showing when you smile, Dr. Blasco will contour the gum tissue to give you a more aesthetic appearance. A little gum contouring makes a large improvement in many people. In cosmetic smile makeovers, this is often the icing on the cake to making the smile look just right. To get the best results with a quicker recovery time, Dr. Blasco will use a Sirona laser to contour your gum tissue.

No one should have to hide behind stained, cracked, chipped, misshapen, misaligned or damaged teeth. Everyone feels more confident and attractive with a healthy, natural- looking, flawless smile! Here, we offer a wide variety of effective cosmetic, restorative and general dentistry procedures to provide you with a smile design that is sure to give you a perfect, radiant smile.

If your smile has been discolored by soft drinks, coffee, tea or tobacco, one of our many teeth-whitening options might be right for you. If your teeth are damaged, misshapen or have gaps, then bridges, tooth-colored fillings or porcelain veneers can add beauty and comfort. We even offer cosmetic evaluations to help you explore your options. Whatever your dental concerns or hopes for smile design, our practice has an answer. After all, you deserve a flawless smile!

Thinking about having cosmetic dentistry but not sure if you're ready for the change? Computer imaging can give you a "sneak preview" of what you may look like after having the procedure of your choice. Using digital photography , you can see what your smile may look like with porcelain veneers or after teeth whitening at our practice. Being able to see a picture of how your results will look can help you select the procedures that are right for you. Computer imaging is an exciting new tool that helps you have appropriate expectations and makes having cosmetic dentistry even more fun. (NOTE: Your digitally altered image is to give you an idea of what cosmetic dentistry can do for you. Actual results may vary.) To learn more about computer imaging, please contact us today.

A dental implant is a surgical grade titanium post that is inserted directly into the jawbone. Once the bone and soft tissue have become solid around the implant, the post acts as a solid, permanent foundation for a crown or prosthetic tooth (denture). Implants are available at our practice and are an excellent solution to missing individual teeth. Dental implants eliminate gaps, provide a comfortable fit, and look completely natural. Because they don't require the cutting down of neighboring teeth - as bridges do - dental implants allow for maximum bone preservation in the areas surrounding the implant sites. No other method of tooth replacement prevents bone loss or stimulates bone growth.

Porcelain crowns, also known as caps, slide over teeth to hide misshaping, misalignment, cracks, discoloration or other imperfections. Crowns decrease physical discomfort in teeth, look completely natural and offer extra support to teeth that are weak or damaged. They can also vastly improve the overall appearance of your smile and make your teeth much more durable. To find out more about porcelain crowns, please contact our office today

A missing tooth (even a back tooth) makes your smile seem darker and narrower. Plus, if a missing tooth goes untreated, the other teeth in your mouth may shift to compensate for the loss, causing new spaces to open up between teeth. A porcelain bridge corrects the gap left behind by a missing tooth. By using the neighboring teeth as supportive structure, Dr. Blasco custom-forms a prosthetic tooth for the missing space, fusing it between two crowns. After placing the crowns over the neighboring teeth, your new tooth will complete your smile and return full functionality to the troubled area of your mouth.

Inlays or onlays are needed when a portion of the tooth is removed when removing decay. Once it is removed, it is replaced with lifelike porcelain crafted to blend in with the rest of the tooth giving it a natural appearance. The porcelain outline used is called an inlay or onlay. Porcelain inlays and onlays are an excellent solution to cavity pain, reduced chewing strength, and general degeneration of the back teeth. Virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth, these restore teeth to an optimal state of health. Inlays gently fill holes left by decay, while onlays are applied to the entire surface of the tooth for added reinforcement. To find out if inlays or onlays are right for you, please contact us today.

TMJ is short for Temporomandibular Joint. Many people suffer from headaches, popping jaw when they open and close and pain in their jaw joints and muscles. Dr. Blasco offers special treatment for patients who suffer from TMJ. Based on the severity of your case, he will recommend a course of treatment right for you to get you out of pain and make your day-to-day activities more pleasant.

Unfortunately, periodontal (gum) disease can lead to more than just an unsightly smile - it can cause loss of teeth and eventually, if left untreated, serious health problems. Called gingivitis in its early stages, periodontal disease is caused by excessive toxic bacteria (found in plaque) that attack your mouth's soft tissues. Early warning signs of the disease include red, swollen, bleeding gums. If caught early, we can help you reverse the damage. If detected late, we can use one of many effective cosmetic dentistry procedures to restore your mouth to a healthy, beautiful state. For more information, please contact our office today.

Periodontal disease is the number one reason for tooth loss after the age of 30. As periodontal disease advances, tiny pockets form around your teeth, providing a haven for tartar, bacteria and other infectious particles. If the pockets grow too large to be effectively controlled through brushing and flossing, the only option for treatment involves a dental procedure. Dr. Blasco’s commitment to your comfort means that he actively seeks new, proven treatment methods to improve your health. Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy is one such treatment.

Using a laser, Dr. Blasco is able to selectively remove diseased or infected gum tissue, without harming the surrounding healthy tissue. The laser also kills the problem-causing bacteria, while stimulating circulation and reformation of the supportive structures of your teeth. Laser perio therapy is generally minimally invasive, less painful and quick to heal.

A nightguard is custom crafted to fit just your teeth to eliminate headaches; relieve stress on your teeth at night so that they don’t break, chip or crack; and make your jaw joints feel better the next day. Also, if you have just had your smile made over with new porcelain veneers, crowns or bridges, Dr. Blasco will likely have you wear a nightguard to protect your new smile.

Your dental health deserves the most advanced tools and techniques science can offer. The SIROLaser™ is an example of a tool that Dr. Blasco invests in to give you the best dental experience possible. The SIROLaser™ has several periodontal and endodontic applications including gum recontouring, implant procedures and removal of tissue. It allows Dr. Blasco to give you more precise treatment, with less anesthetic, less scaring and faster healing. Your teeth and gums are worthy of the best.

Your comfort and safety are Dr. Blasco’s primary concerns. Digital radiographs are a technological advancement that both reduces patient exposure to radiograph energy and delivers a clearer picture to your dentist. Old radiograph technology involved a more traditional film development, making you and your doctor wait to see the results. With digital radiographs, the picture is available almost instantaneously, giving you a shorter, more comfortable visit.

One-Appointment Crowns. Restoring damaged teeth with crowns, inlays, onlays and porcelain veneers used to require multiple appointments, but not at our office! We make use of an impressive technology known as CEREC 3D™ to allow your cosmetic dental work to be completed in just one appointment. First digital impressions are made of your teeth using a special, highly precise camera. The CEREC 3D™ machine uses the digital image to design a custom restoration for you, matching the color precisely with the shade of your natural teeth. Then, the machine mills the restoration while you wait. Dr. Blasco bonds the new restoration to your tooth and your dental work is completed - often in under an hour! To learn more about CEREC™, please contact us today!

Dr. Blasco is a certified Advanced Level Trainer in CEREC 3D™ technology.