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Restoring Your Smile With Veneers

By Michael S. Pugh, DMD
March 07, 2022
Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
Tags: veneers  

Are you looking to improve the appearance of your front teeth? Dr. Michael Pugh at Artistic Dentistry in Huntsville, AL, can help you. Dental veneers are widely used to improve the appearance of front teeth and are a much more conservative option than a full dental crown. Veneers can be used to improve the appearance of staining, large gaps, large fillings, chipped teeth, or overall shape. Veneers are a thin covering over the front and biting end of the tooth used to restore the beauty of a smile. Over the years we have helped many patients who opted for veneers and now have the confidence to smile again.

Dental veneers are made in a lab from long-lasting porcelain materials. The shade can be chosen to any desired color to whiten the appearance of your smile. Dental veneers are usually placed on the anterior, or front teeth, where the chewing forces are not as hard as the back teeth. The process of placing veneers is relatively easy, requiring only two dental appointments. In some cases, only one appointment is needed. It depends on the fabrication process.

The first appointment is to “prep” the teeth and take an impression to be sent to a lab to fabricate the veneers. Veneers are fairly conservative in the preparation as it requires a small amount of space to be created on the face (front), bottom, and sides of each tooth to allow space for the veneer to be placed and look natural. You will leave the office with temporary veneers for the next week or two while the permanent veneers are being made.

The second appointment is to place the veneers and make minor adjustments if needed. What a difference it makes in the appearance of the teeth! If you’re interested in learning more, give Dr. Pugh at Artistic Dentistry in Huntsville, AL a call today at (256) 536-3386!

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Do You Have A Missing Tooth?

By Michael S. Pugh, DMD
December 10, 2021
Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
Tags: dental implants   dental bridges   Dental Appliances  

Your cosmetic dentist in Huntsville, AL, can rebuild your smile.

If you have one missing tooth or several missing teeth, it can dramatically affect your appearance, your self-confidence, and your self-esteem. Lost teeth can also diminish your ability to chew properly, which can affect your digestion and your overall health.

Fortunately, there are several tooth replacement options to give you back your smile. Your cosmetic dentist in Huntsville, AL, Dr. Michael Pugh of Artistic Dentistry, offers a wide range of dental services, including dental implants, dental bridges, or dental appliances to rebuild your smile.

Let’s take a quick look at the main tooth replacement options:

Dental implants, which are the next best option to having your original teeth. They look just like natural teeth, and are anchored in place by bone, giving them complete stability. You never remove dental implants, so they become a permanent part of your smile. You can replace one missing tooth, several missing teeth, or an entire arch of teeth with an implant-supported denture.

Dental bridges, which consist of a combination of prosthetic teeth, known as pontics, and crowns which are cemented onto the teeth on both sides of the space. Bridges are also fixed in place, so you never remove them. Dental bridges can replace one, two, or several missing teeth.

Dental appliances, which include partial dentures, to replace one or more teeth, and full dentures to replace an entire arch of teeth. Dental appliances are the least expensive option and are fully removable for cleaning and sleeping. They provide years of excellent service.

You deserve a whole, complete, beautiful smile, and your dentist can help you achieve it. When you are considering tooth replacement options, don’t make the decision alone. The right tooth replacement can improve your smile and your life.

To learn more about dental implants, dental bridges, and dental appliances, talk with an expert. Call your cosmetic dentist in Huntsville, AL, Dr. Pugh of Artistic Dentistry, at (256) 536-3386 now!

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Veneers and Your New Smile

By Michael S. Pugh, DMD
November 30, 2021
Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
Tags: veneers  

The visual effects of damaged teeth are obvious, but did you know issues like chips, gaps and roughness can also impede your dental health and hygiene? Dental problems can make it difficult to properly brush and floss, leaving your teeth more susceptible to bacterial growth and decay.

Veneers offer the dual benefits of improving the appearance and health of your teeth for a winning smile. Dr. Michael Pugh of Artistic Dentistry in Huntsville, AL, can fit you with veneers that look and feel natural.

What are veneers?

Dental veneers are slim coverings affixed to the front of your teeth to conceal damage and flaws. Veneers are a long-lasting and durable way to improve the look and health of your teeth.

What are the benefits of veneers?

Veneers offer a quick makeover for your smile. Whether you have deeply stained teeth, chips, cracks, gaps, jaggedness, or rough teeth, veneers fully cover the damage. Veneers from our Huntsville, AL, office are sized and shaped to fit your mouth so they look like natural teeth. 

Dental hygiene and dental health go hand in hand. If you have damaged teeth, it can be difficult to maneuver your toothbrush and floss to reach every space and surface. Exposed damage can become infiltrated with bacteria, which can lead to plaque and cavities. Veneers can also help protect your gums from if your original teeth are worn down along the gum line.

With brushing and flossing simplified, you will be better able to keep your smile shiny and clean. Veneers offer the added benefit of repelling stains from foods and beverages, so your teeth will stay whiter longer.

Discover the benefits of veneers from the Huntsville, AL, office of Dr. Pugh. Call Artistic Dentistry at (256) 536-3386.

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Protect Your Teeth From Stains

By Michael S. Pugh, DMD
September 27, 2021
Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
Tags: oral hygiene  

Artistic Dentistry with Dr. Michael Pugh as your cosmetic dentist in Huntsville, AL. We can help you get to your brightest, whitest smile with teeth whitening treatments, but you need to keep up good habits if you want your teeth to stay free of stains. Keep reading for tips for protecting your teeth from stains, and come see us in Huntsville, AL, if you're unhappy with the shade of your smile.

Hygiene routine

You need to take great care of your teeth to keep them at their brightest and whitest. Your dentist will recommend brushing for two minutes twice a day and flossing at least once a day. If you have a history of cavities you may want to add a fluoride rinse to your routine. Daily brushing and flossing keep plaque from building up on your teeth, preventing tooth decay and gum disease, and keeping your teeth free from stains.

Smart choices

Smoking can lead to heavy staining on your teeth, and your dentist will always recommend quitting smoking to prevent oral cancer. Most people can't quit on their own or on their first try, so don't get discouraged! Make the change for the health of your mouth, and to maintain a beautiful smile.

Certain drinks like coffee, tea, soda, and wine can lead to staining on the teeth. Enjoy these beverages occasionally and with water so your teeth get rinsed at the same time. You can also use a straw to limit your teeth' exposure to the drinks.

Regular appointments

When you want to keep your teeth white, it's important to keep up with regular teeth cleaning appointments at your cosmetic dentist in Huntsville, AL, twice a year. At a professional teeth cleaning appointment, all plaque and tartar are removed from the surfaces of the teeth. This also helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

If you're unhappy with the shade of your smile, Artistic Dentistry by Dr. Michael Pugh can help give you a boost of brightness. Keep taking great care of your teeth to protect them from stains! Contact us for an appointment in Huntsville, AL, at (256) 536-3386.

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How Dental Crowns Can Help Your Smile

By Michael S. Pugh, DMD
May 20, 2021
Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
Tags: dental crowns  

Teeth are strong and built to withstand biting, chewing, and constant use, but they aren't impervious to damage, whether due to injury, decay, or accidents.

Chips, cracks, and cavities can leave your teeth in disrepair, but a dental crown can fix the damage and restore the health and appearance of your teeth. Your dentist, Dr. Michael Pugh of Artistic Dentistry in Huntsville, AL, can fix your teeth in no time so your smile is beautiful and healthy.

What are dental crowns?

Dental crowns are caps that conceal and protect the damaged portion of a tooth. Crowns can repair chips, cracks, rough surfaces, the void from a cavity that can't be filled, jagged teeth, or severe discoloration.

What are the benefits of dental crowns?

Dental crowns improve the health of your teeth by protecting the damaged portion from bacterial growth and infection, which could spread to the surrounding teeth and cause decay.

Because crowns are colored and sized to match your tooth, they are undetectable, looking natural, and attractive.

Your tooth will also function better, restoring your ability to bite and chew properly and comfortably.

How is a dental crown applied?

Your Huntsville, AL, dentist, Dr.  Pugh, will begin by lightly scuffing the surface of the damaged tooth to accommodate a crown, which will be custom-made to fit snugly. The crown will be cemented to your tooth and cured so it becomes permanent. Your dentist will make any necessary adjustments so the crown is the same shape and hue as the rest of your teeth.

How do I care for a dental crown?

Your crown can be brushed like a normal tooth. Avoid especially hard or sticky foods, which could damage your crown.

Make your damaged tooth look and feel its best with dental crowns from your dentist, Dr. Pugh of Artistic Dentistry in Huntsville, AL. Call us at (256) 536-3386 to schedule an appointment.

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