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Veneers are put in place to improve your smile, mask discoloration or brighten teeth.  Veneers are also used due to damage from an injury or as a result of a root canal procedure.  Veneers can last for years and give you that smile that you've always desired.

The Greenwood Dental team at Stones Crossing Dentistry specializes in general and cosmetic dentistry including veneers to help you preserve your teeth’s health. Schedule your appointment today by calling (317) 535-3940.

A New Approach: The Advantages of CEREC Crowns

CEREC crowns are dentist’s newest tool to provide you with the most advanced and convenient dental crowns available today.  A dentist who utilizes CEREC technology will take digital images of your teeth and use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create your crown.

• Save Time

Traditional crowns require your dentist to make a mold of your teeth and send it to a lab for your permanent crown to be made.  In the meantime, your dentist will prepare your tooth for the crown and adhere a temporary crown to use until your permanent crown is made.  When your permanent crown arrives, you’ll have to return to the dentist, have the temporary crown removed, and have the permanent crown placed.

One of the greatest advantages of CEREC crowns is the amount of time you’ll save by only making one trip to your dentist’s office.  You’ll also be saved the time of having both a temporary and permanent crown placed—you’ll only have the CEREC crown placed and be done.

• Get Better Results

CEREC crowns can have better results than traditional crowns because your dentist has complete control over the final appearance of your crown.  When your crown is made in a lab, the technician is responsible for the results, but has never seen your actual tooth.  Your dentist knows your teeth and how to create the right crown for you.

Additionally, milled porcelain, like that used in CEREC crowns, is stronger than layer and pressed porcelain that is used in the laboratory.  CEREC porcelain is also homogeneous and blends better than other porcelains.

For a qualified cosmetic dentist in Greenwood who has CEREC technology available, call Stones Crossing Dentistry at (317) 535-3940.  Proudly serving the Greenwood community, we will work with you to create and maintain a beautiful and healthy smile.

Do You Want A Healthy, Beautiful Smile? Great Online Resources for You to Check Out

Would you like to learn more about the topics covered in our recent blog posts? If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of general and cosmetic dentistry, then you might find these resources both informative and helpful.  Serving patients all over Greenwood, Stones Crossing Dentistry offers a variety of dental services to give you a beautifully healthy smile. Call (317) 535-3940 or visit us online to learn more about our practice.

• Check out this comprehensive description of dental cavities, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
• This useful guide can help you understand how DIAGNOdent technology offers superior cavity detection.
• The Consumer Guide to Dentistry presents this basic overview of cosmetic dentistry trends and treatments.
• Skim through this article from HowStuffWorks.com to better understand the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments.
• This page has an illuminating article detailing how to whiten teeth with hydrogen peroxide dental treatments.
• Check out the official Pola website for a list of their innovative teeth whiting products.
• For a variety of tips on how to prevent gum disease, check out this article.
• To learn more about periodontal disease, read through this resource from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.
• The American Academy of Periodontology lists a variety of reasons why you should look into dental implants.
• WebMD.com examines how dental x-rays can help dental professionals spot signs of decay.

The Perfect Way to Start the New Year: How Pola Whitening Works to Give You a Brighter Smile

Your smile is one of the first things that somebody notices about you, which is why you want your teeth to be stunningly white. Available at Stones Crossing Dentistry in Greenwood, Pola is a new tooth whitening treatment that removes tooth discoloration quickly and conveniently. Find out more about the Pola tooth whitening system and have a bright, white smile for the New Year.

Understanding Pola Whitening

Pola is an advanced tooth whitening system designed to remove stains from your teeth.  The in-office treatments are one of the fastest ways to get your smile brilliantly white.  After only 30 minutes you can walk out with a dramatically brighter smile, making a Pola whitening session one of the most convenient ways to whiten your teeth.

Most Pola products use a hydrogen peroxide gel to bleach the teeth.  The active ingredient breaks down and allows oxygen to enter the tooth’s enamel and dentin.  The oxygen then lightens the stains to promote a whiter smile.

Types of Pola Whitening Products

• PolaOffice+: The most efficient way to whiten your teeth is to have an in-office treatment with your dental professional.  The PolaOffice + treatments take less than 30 minutes under dentist supervision.
• PolaDay: Your dentist creates customized trays to wear during the day and prescribes a specific treatment regimen.  Depending on the concentration your dentist gives you, you can have whiter teeth in as little as five days.
• PolaNight: Wake up with whiter teeth with the PolaNight treatment.  Like PolaDay, your dentist will make trays, but with this system, you will wear the trays overnight for 5 to 10 days depending on the concentration.
• PolaZing: For those who want to jump start their take-home systems, a dentist uses customized trays for 30-45 minutes to begin the process before you use PolaDay or PolaNight for continued treatment.
• PolaPaint: PolaPaint is a self-applied paint-on whitening system where you apply the paint directly to your teeth.  PolaPaint is perfect for revitalizing your already whitened teeth without the need of trays.

Start your journey towards a radiant smile by talking to a dental professional at Stones Crossing Dentistry about your whitening options.  Call us at (317) 535-3940 and visit us online for more information.

Plaque: What is it and how do you combat it?

You’ve probably been told since childhood that consistent brushing and flossing help eliminate harmful plaque, a complex sticky network of bacteria biofilm that can form on your teeth over time.

In this video, a dentist explains the basic composition of plaque and what can happen if you neglect dental health.  Plaque can quickly evolve into more serious dental conditions, such as gingivitis and periodontal disease.  Left to develop, plaque can drill holes in your teeth through acid production or cause inflammation in your gums and bone degradation, sometimes leading to severe systemic body problems.

Good dental hygiene and regular dentist appointments can help you combat plaque’s detrimental effects.  The Greenwood team at Stones Crossing Dentistry specializes in general and cosmetic dentistry to help you preserve your teeth’s health.  Schedule your appointment today by calling (317) 535-3940.