DR. RYAN HIGGINS, DDS - FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY

2180 EAST BIDWELL ST., STE. 150 • FOLSOM, CA 95630 • (916) 984-9933

Switching Metal Fillings

Although silver has traditionally been the material of choice for filling cavities, tooth colored composite has its own advantages including a highly esthetic result. These two pictures show a before and after of a common procedure of switching the older metal fillings out for new bonded tooth colored fillings. The procedure from start to finish takes about a half an hour and is typically covered by insurance. Most of the fillings in our office are done with these high end tooth colored composites.

Fun with Dentistry

Dentistry can show its artistic side with a little imagination. Good communication with a top notch lab can produce endless possibilities. In the picture shown, the Beauty and the Beast princess Belle was hand painted on a Porcelain crown before it was cemented in place. Belle is 5mm x 5mm which is smaller than a Tic-Tac.

If you have ever seen the show Extreme Makeovers, then your probably familiar with the results of having porcelain veneers placed on your teeth. If you have crooked or stained front teeth you may want to consider this highly esthetic approach. If you desire a whiter smile, bleaching is first done in order to match the new whiter teeth with the porcelain. In most cases a very thin layer of tooth structure is re-contoured to fit the porcelain veneers. We only use the highest quality lab for fabrication of your veneers in order to assure you the most natural looking beautiful smile you have always wanted.

If your concerned about reducing tooth structure but still want veneers, ask about the option of prep-less veneers. An upper and lower impression is taken and the veneers are bonded directly to your existing teeth without the use of needles or the drill. This newer concept is completely reversible if desired results are not achieved.