Thursday, November 28, 2013

Invisalign

Having straighter teeth is something many of our patients hope for. Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti’s dental practice offers options for straightening the teeth, which include Invisalign. Here at our Baytown cosmetic and family dentistry practice, our patients appreciate having this option, as Invisalign can be worn for less time than traditional braces.  They are a comfortable, removable and nearly invisible orthodontic alternative.


The process of having Invisalign and getting your teeth straightened is simple and straightforward. The steps are as follows:


1) Get an examination from Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti, which includes getting impressions of your teeth and viewing the 3D image of your aligners.


2) Return to our office in 2-3 weeks for your first set of aligners.


3) Receive instructions on placing, using and cleaning the Invisalign aligners.


4) Return periodically for new aligners that will continue to tighten and move your teeth to the final position.


Patients who get Invisalign aligners will be instructed to keep them clean and well maintained. Patients remove the aligners while brushing and flossing their teeth, as well as while eating meals. They are worn the rest of the day and work quickly to straighten their teeth. Give us a call at (281) 421-5950  to learn more about Invisalign!

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Thin Veneers

Cosmetic dentistry helps improve our patient’s confidence and gives them a new reason to smile. We offer thin veneers as an option for improving the appearance of patient’s teeth, which is ideal for teeth that are stained, misshapen, chipped or unevenly spaced. The thin veneers, also called Lumineers, are thinner than traditional veneers, though just as stable and effective. They look and feel like natural teeth and will not be noticeable to others, aside from having a brilliant smile, that is.


Thin veneers are made from porcelain that is extremely thin and shaped to fit over the patient’s teeth. They are bonded to the tooth so after a few days, our patients can eat with the veneers and not worry about them shifting or breaking off. Since they are thin, there isn’t as much contouring needed as there is with regular veneers in order to make room for the veneers.


Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti can complete the thin veneer procedure in as little as two visits, beginning with the preparation of the tooth and making impressions to bonding the veneers to the tooth or teeth. Call our office in Baytown, TX at (281) 421-5950 to learn more about thin veneers.

Monday, November 11, 2013

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry is a makeover we offer in our Baytown, TX dental office for patients who are not pleased with their smile. The reasons our patients may want to improve their smile vary, but many do so because of the uneven spacing of their teeth, misshapen nature of their teeth, stains or discoloration on their teeth, or desire to replace old crowns with new, porcelain ones.


We provide cosmetic dentistry procedures for our patients who have good oral health, but still want to improve the appearance of their teeth. By getting these procedures, our patients are happier and smile much more often with a renewed confidence.


Some patients choose to come to our office for a single procedure, like teeth whitening, while others want multiple procedures completed. We attempt to complete the treatment in as few visits as possible for the convenience of our patients.


Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti provides a wide range of cosmetic dentistry procedures, including the following:



  • ·         Teeth contouring

  • ·         Teeth whitening

  • ·         Veneers and Lumineers

  • ·         Porcelain or ceramic crowns

  • ·         Invisalign


Patients can get perfect, bright smiles by visiting Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti for their cosmetic dentistry needs. Contact our office at (281) 421-5950 to find out more about these cosmetic dental procedures.