Dr. Hawary

Porcelain veneers
A veneer is a thin shield of porcelain that is used to cover the front surface of the tooth. They are designed as a permanent way to change or enhance the look of stained, chipped, broken, or undesired teeth. Veneers require very little removal of the enamel surface of the tooth. It will generally depend on the type of veneer used, position of the teeth, or the dentists preferred method of preparing the tooth. You do not have to have your natural teeth ground down, as porcelain veneers can be totally non invasive without requiring shots. If performed by a highly skilled artistic and technically talented dentist like Dr. Hawary of California Smile Design, porcelain veneers produce excellent aesthetic results.

Dental implants
A dental implant is a metal device designed to replace missing teeth. This device is usually made out of titanium and is surgically placed into the jawbone where the tooth is missing. Unlike a dental bridge, an implant is permanent. A dental implant is designed to act as the tooth root and can anchor an artificial tooth or teeth such as a crown, bridge or denture.

Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening has become so popular that it seems like everyone is doing it. If you want to obtain a bright and white smile, teeth whitening may be just what you are looking for. Not only is teeth whitening effective, it can also drastically change your smile and improve your self-esteem at the same time. Before you consider undergoing a teeth whitening procedure, it is a good idea to understand what causes yellow teeth in the first place. There are many factors that affect the color of your teeth. These teeth whitening techniques and methods are intended to boost the luster of one's teeth. Years of smoking, drinking coffee, tea and colas, and even eating highly pigmented foods can wreak havoc on your teeth, turning them dingy and yellow. Even if you are careful to brush your teeth after every meal, aging will cause your teeth to grow dull. Medications can also take away the sparkle in your teeth, causing you to look older than you really are. Dr. Hawary of California Smile Design Dental Group offers both 1. The Zoom! Chair side Whitening System and 2. Take Home Bleaching.

Invisalign
Invisalign (otherwise incorrectly known as Invisaline) are transparent braces for the teeth that are used as an alternative to metal braces or brackets. Invisalign is more popular as the appliance is "invisible" and does not compromise on the facial appearance, while fixing the teeth alignment.

If you're wondering how long Invisalign braces take effect, they need just about the same time as metal brackets. However, apart from visual appeal, Invisalign is the better choice for teeth alignment for many other factors. If you want to pursue Invisalign, contact Dr. Hawary of California Smile Design who is not just an experienced cosmetic dentist but a true artist.

Inlays/Onlays
Inlays and onlays are used when a cavity is large but the surrounding tooth is healthy. Instead of reducing the healthy tooth to fit a crown, inlays are made from porcelain, gold or resin. An inlay sits in a hole in the tooth and an onlay sits on the tooth to build up its shape. Onlay is used when the exterior of a tooth has been damaged or decayed to such a degree that a complete or partial filling is necessary to restore the tooth's shape. Where as dentists use inlays when the material of the filling will be primarily on the inside of the tooth with only a small portion making up the tooth wall. Inlays fill a hollow that has developed as a result of injury or decay and strengthen the integrity of the tooth.