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Archive for January, 2010

Porcelain to Zirconium Bridge, MAC Veneers, Teeth Bleaching

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

A beautiful result of instant orthodontics by Phoenix cosmetic dentist Dr. Donald Wilcox combining several techniques to create a total smile makeover. One of the central incisors in the before picture had to be removed due to an untreatable problem. The area was not acceptable to place a dental implant and implant crown so a porcelain to zirconium bridge was placed. MAC Veneers and teeth bleaching of the remaining teeth completed a terrific result. These are the kinds of results we produce weekly as we strive to provide the best in Phoenix and Scottsdale cosmetic dentistry. To find out more about our Glendale cosmetic dental office and sedation dentistry, and snoring and sleep apnea treatments visit www.DesertSmiles.com or www.ppmmouthguardphoenix.com.

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Porcelain Veneers and Crowns Reclaim Smile

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

A few worn, chipped and discolored teeth can greatly detract from one’s appearance and confidence. Phoenix cosmetic dentist Dr. Donald Wilcox is blessed to work with many terrific patients. Arizona cosmetic dentistry procedures such as porcelain veneers and crowns make them feel and look their very best. To find out how you can look your best contact the team at DesertSmiles and visit our Glendale cosmetic dental office. For more information on sedation dentistry, snoring and sleep apnea treatment or PPM performance mouth guards visit www.DesertSmiles.com for more information.

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Porcelain Veneers Solve Severe Tetracycline Discoloration

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Sometimes the impact of DesertSmiles cosmetic dentistry on someone’s self image, confidence and attitude is amazing. As we strive to provide the best in Phoenix, Az. cosmetic dentistry, pictures are truly worth a thousand words. MAC Veneers were used to transform these malpositioned, tetracycline- stained teeth into a fabulous smile. To see more examples of cosmetic dentistry for our patients in the Phoenix and Scottsdale, Az areas visit www.DesertSmiles.com. You can also find more information about Glendale sedation dentist Dr. Donald Wilcox and dental solutions for snoring and sleep apnea. If you are searching for CPAP alternatives call us at 602-978-1790.

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Cosmetic Dental Bonding

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Although the majority of cosmetic dentistry at DesertSmiles is performed with porcelain veneers and crowns, cosmetic bonding remains a great option in certain cases. Cosmetic dental bonding is very conservative to the tooth structure and about one third the cost of veneers. Its biggest drawback is over time it can discolor and pick up stains. Regular polishing of the dental bonding and being careful about coffee, tea and smoking can also prolong the life expectancy. As we strive to provide the best in Arizona cosmetic dentistry, dental bonding can transform a smile in one visit for a very reasonable investment. For more information about cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry, snoring and sleep apnea treatment in Glendale and Phoenix, Az visit www.DesertSmiles.com.

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Zirconium Bridge, Porcelain Veneers and Crowns Combination

Friday, January 15th, 2010

In complex smile designs such as this case we combined three different technologies, a zirconium to porcelain fixed bridge in harmony with MacVeneers and Empress crowns. The ability to place all porcelain bridges built on a zirconium core has dramatically improved the aesthetic results possible when replacing missing teeth. They have the strength of the old style porcelain to metal bridges with much more natural appearance. They will never develop the gray line at the gum line associated with porcelain to metal restorations. For an experienced cosmetic dentist in Phoenix and Glendale, Az contact Dr. Wilcox and the team at DesertSmiles. For information on a snoring and sleep apnea dentist or a sedation dentist in Arizona see www.desertsmiles.com.

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Full Mouth Dental Reconstruction by Dr. Donald Wilcox

Friday, January 15th, 2010

A collapsed bite and compromised smile have been corrected with full mouth porcelain restorations fallowing neuromuscular therapy. This gentleman came all the way from California to DesertSmiles to find a dentist whom he was comfortable and confident in. For the finest in Glendale and Phoenix Az cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry and snoring and sleep apnea treatment call DesertSmiles at 602-9789-1790 or visit www.DesertSmiles.com. For information on the PPM mouth guard visit www.ppmmouthguardphoenix.com or www.makkaradvantage.com.

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Veneers Solve Tetracycline Stained Smile

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Many people suffer the effects of taking the antibiotic tetracycline during the formative years of their permanent teeth. The dark gray and brown stains are very resistant to tooth bleaching or whitening techniques such as Zoom bleaching. In this cosmetic makeover veneers and tissue contouring (gum lift) have created a beautiful smile where unsightly darkness existed before. Another happy patient treated by Glendale and Phoenix cosmetic dentist Dr. Donald Wilcox. For the finest in Arizona sedation dentistry and snoring and sleep apnea treatment see www.DesertSmiles.com for more information.

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Life Changing Makeover/ Phoenix Cosmetic Dentist

Friday, January 15th, 2010

A combination of poor dentistry and extensive decay left this beautiful lady with a smile that was embarrassing and painful. This makeover accomplished with porcelain crowns and sedation dentistry brings out her natural and inner beauty and restores her self-image. The greatest satisfaction we have at our Glendale, Az cosmetic dental office is displayed in these photos. If you are looking for a cosmetic dentist in Glendale or Phoenix, Az who can deliver these type of results, visit Dr. Donald Wilcox at DesertSmiles. For more information on sedation dentistry, snoring and sleep apnea dental appliances visit www.desertsmies.com.

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Non-Metal Bridge

Monday, January 4th, 2010

The ability to place all porcelain bridges built on a zirconium core has dramatically improved the aesthetic results possible when replacing missing teeth. They have the strength of the old style porcelain to metal bridges with a much more natural appearance. They will never develop the grey line at the gum line associated with porcelain to metal restorations. Tooth bleaching was applied to the remaining teeth. For a cosmetic dentist in Phoenix and Glendale Az., visit Dr. Wilcox at DesertSmiles. To see more examples of beautiful smiles visit www.DesertSmiles.com.
For Arizona sedation dentistry, snoring and sleep apnea treatment call us at 602-978-1790.

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Veneer Temporaries!! Test Drive Your New Smile

Monday, January 4th, 2010

The photo on the left is where we started, on the right less than two hours later!! Glendale and Phoenix cosmetic dentist Dr. Donald Wilcox and the team at DesertSmiles go to great lengths to make our temporaries look as good as possible. We want our patients to experience their new smile, let other people see them and gather feedback. It is like a test drive or trial smile. For the finest in Arizona cosmetic and sedation dentistry, snoring and sleep apnea treatment visit our Glendale, Az cosmetic dental office. For more examples visit www.DesertSmiles.com.

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