Lumineers

Lumineers are not just porcelain veneers; they are a special brand of veneers. Lumineers are made of extremely thin material — about the thickness of a contact lens — and placed over the tooth without in many instances requiring the removal of any of the original tooth structure. They are also highly translucent, which allows them to replicate the appearance of enamel for a more natural looking finished product. The truly remarkable quality about Lumineers, though, is the fact that they have the durability to last 20 years or more.

 

Here in our Baytown, TX dental office, we believe in minimizing pain whenever possible. The fact that Lumineers placed by Dr Ivi Z. Sanguinetti DDS require so little preparation to the existing tooth means there is little pain involved in the procedure.

 

Lumineers require two dental visits:

 

1) During the first visit, we create a precise mold and work with you to select the desired whiteness level.

2) We place the new Lumineers on the second visit and you're on your way.

Preventative Dental Care

Preventive dentistry is performing procedures on the teeth and gums that will prevent future problems. This can range from daily brushing and flossing to regular dental cleanings to application of fluorides and sealants. Our team works hard to make sure our patients are properly diagnosed and treated through the use of preventative dentistry.

 

Every patient has different dental needs when it comes to prevention. It has been well documented that oral health can have a wide ranging impact on overall health and well-being, so regular check-ups are imperative when it comes to proper diagnosis and treatment. Preventative dentistry is based on sound clinical examinations and diagnosis. Through regular dental visits, x-rays, sealants, cleanings and fluoride treatments, patients are able to prevent more costly dental procedures further down the line. Waiting to see a dentist until something hurts is not recommended. Dr. Ivi Z. Sanguinetti believes in catching the problems before it progresses to the point of pain and infection.

 

Not only can patients take preventative steps by visiting their dentist, they can also take steps at home. During office visits, Dr. Sanguinetti puts an emphasis on preventative care to his patients. Preventive care is the basic things patients should be doing to take care of their teeth and gums: brushing, flossing, and maintaining a healthy diet. You should brush at least twice a day and incorporate a regular flossing routine. Creating a regular oral hygiene routine at home will help maintain a healthy smile that will last a lifetime.

Call today to schedule your dental cleaning!

Bonding

Aesthetically covering the imperfections of the teeth is something many of our patients visit our dental practice for. With dental bonding, we are able to use a composite resin made to match the color our patients prefer and cover the top part of the natural tooth.

Bonding allows them to improve imperfections like discoloration, gaps or cracks in their tooth, while still maintaining the original tooth structure and not needing filing of the tooth. With proper care, bonding can last for more than a decade!

The bonding procedure is simple and goes as follows:

1. The tooth is prepared through cleaning and buffing.


2. The composite resin is mixed with the color specified.


3. The material is painted over the tooth and left to dry.


4. It is then polished to look like the surface of a natural tooth.

Chips or cracks, gaps between teeth, excessive tooth decay, misshapen teeth and discoloration are all common reasons patients visit us in Baytown, TX for bonding. We also have patients that want bonding due to the exposure of their roots, usually following gum disease or periodontal disease.

Contact Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti today to discuss your options with bonding and to learn more about the procedure at (281) 421-5950.