Porcelain Veneers

We here at Southern Cross Dental want you to feel good about your smile. Besides regular checkups and maintenance, Dr. Navid Rahimpour, D.D.S. and Dr. Faranak Rahimpour, D.D.S. offer cosmetic services such as Porcelain Veneers to our patients.

 

Our veneers are made of strong, sculpted porcelain that is custom made for your teeth. They are made in a professional dental laboratory. In doing so, the veneers perfectly match your teeth shape and color. They are bonded onto the front of your teeth to give you the smile you deserve. Veneers are not permanent dental structures. Like crowns or other dental restorations, they may someday need to be replaced.

 

There are a few reasons to consider porcelain veneers:

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  Crooked teeth

  
  


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  Misshapen teeth

  
  


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  Discolored or stained teeth

  
  


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  Worn or chipped teeth

  
  


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  Uneven or unwanted gaps

  
  


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  Teeth that are too large or small

  
  

At Southern Cross Dental, Drs. Rahimpour will have you come in for two separate appointments.

 

During the first appointment, the surface of the teeth is cleaned to allow for the thickness of the veneer. Then a mold of your teeth will be made. Afterward, you will choose a color for your veneers.

 

At the second appointment, your teeth will be cleaned and a layer of bonding cement is placed between the teeth and veneers. After placement, a special light beam is used to harden and set the bond. Regular checkups and proper oral care will keep your veneers in great shape.

 

If you are interested in learning more about our porcelain veneers, or other dental services, contact Drs. Navid and Faranak Rahimpour today. Visit Southern Cross Dental in Colorado Springs, or call to schedule an appointment at 719-472-1717. You can also visit our website and fill out a contact sheet.

 

 

Porcelain Veneers

The doctors and staff of Southern Cross Dental are often asked about the latest cosmetic fixes for teeth.  There are treatments available for whitening or masking chipped teeth, but veneers are the best way to completely makeover your smile.  Our porcelain veneers are made from a thin ceramic shell and fit over your existing teeth.  Patients with cosmetic issues like staining, cracked or chipped teeth, and even crooked teeth and small gaps can achieve a gorgeous smile with veneers.

Fitting a patient with a new set of veneers is usually completed in two visits.  You and your dentist will discuss the shape and look you desire for your new smile, and your dentist may need to prepare the teeth by buffing or shaping any areas that could cause a problem with fit.  Accurate impressions of the mouth are then taken, and sent to a dental laboratory where your new custom veneers are fabricated.  On your final visit, the teeth are cleaned to ensure a great bond for the veneers.  The shells are then bonded to the surface of your teeth for you to wear home and wear forever!

To learn more about porcelain veneers and all the services we provide at our practice, visit www.southerncrossfamilydentistry.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Southern Cross Dental in Colorado Springs, CO, call 719-471-1717.

White Fillings

The metal amalgam fillings are rarely used by dentists because of how many disadvantages there are. Our team here at Southern Cross Dental prefers to use white fillings, which are made of sturdy composite resin for a long-standing filling that fills cavities and helps with other imperfections of the tooth. White fillings match the exact shade of the tooth so it doesn’t stick out like a sore thumb.

 

The composite resin of white fillings is first mixed to the right shade, and then molded over the tooth for whatever purpose it is serving. It dries quickly and with the right care, can last about 10-15 years.

Our patients here at Southern Cross Dental have found the following benefits by getting white fillings:

• They are made to match your natural tooth color.
• They do not contain toxic materials or mercury.
• White fillings don’t require enamel removal.
• They do not contract from temperature changes.
• It can solve other problems like gaps, discoloration or chips.

White fillings are used in our dental office as often as possible, providing these and other benefits to our patients.

Tooth Extractions

Extractions are needed for multiple reasons: to avoid getting a root canal, to remove wisdom teeth that are pushing against other teeth, or to remove an impacted and infected tooth. Here at Southern Cross Dental, we provide extractions for patients that need to get a tooth removed. It is not a difficult process and is done under anesthesia, so no pain is experienced. We do ask that patients have a ride home following the anesthesia, as it is not safe for them to drive.

 

After the extractions are completed by our team at Southern Cross Dental, it is important that patients follow these tips:

 

1. Only eat soft foods for the first few days following the surgery, such as yogurt, pudding and mashed potatoes.

2. Don’t use a straw when drinking liquids.

3. Avoid chewing on the side of the mouth where the tooth was extracted.

4. Avoid smoking cigarettes, as the sucking motion can pull the blood clot.

5. Call our office if excessive pain or bleeding is experienced.

 

You may notice some minor bleeding at the extraction site, which is temporary. An ice pack works wonders for any lingering pain.

 

If you want to find out more about getting extractions done in our Colorado Springs, CO office, visit us online at www.southercrossfamilydentistry.com or call us today at (719) 471-1717.

Porcelain Veneers

Many of us wish we could change something about our smile.  We might want to improve our alignment and brightness or correct chips and cracks.  While there are many ways to improve the cosmetic appearance of our smiles, veneers provide my patients with the opportunity to completely makeover their smile look.  Veneers are thin porcelain shells that are individually crafted to meet an individual patient’s needs.  Some of the many cosmetic problems veneers can correct include:

• Discoloration
• Cracks
• Chips
• Gaps
• Misalignment

Since veneers cover your existing tooth structure, you can create a truly picture perfect smile.  Colorado Springs, CO patients that have chosen veneers have been thrilled with the results of their new makeover.  In as little as two visits to the office, you can find confidence in a new, beautiful smile.  Veneers are a great way to completely makeover your smile, but they aren’t for everyone.  If you are interested in this cosmetic dental service, schedule an appointment at my office.  I’m happy to help patients decide if veneers are the best option for their smile needs.