Smile Spotlight: David | Porcelain Veneers Transform Tetracycline Stains on Teeth
CASE STUDY | Porcelain Veneers
Patient: David, 40 Years
Problem:
David disliked his smile due to the tetracycline stains on his teeth that made gray and white horizontal stains. (Tetracycline is an antibiotic used in the 60’s to treat infections that caused permanent discoloration in teeth, making them a brownish grey color.)
Solution:
David had a smile consultation with Dr. Anderson do discuss all the reasons he disliked his smile. After weighing pros and cons, porcelain veneers are the treatment they both agreed would give David the results he wanted.
Their conversation included why additional expertise and care is needed when designing his veneers to overcome the brownish gray tetracycline stains he has on his teeth, because blocking out the underlying discoloration with porcelain can lead to poor results in untrained hands. Which is why David ultimately decided to have Dr. Anderson complete his treatment.
10 minimum-thickness porcelain veneers on his front teeth gave him the smile that he’s always wanted!!
Process:
The results are amazing to see the transformation to David’s smile by adding 10 porcelain veneers. Look at the differences it made to the appearance of his front teeth:
- Left pictures (before photo) show the dark discoloration around gum line and uneven lines of discoloration throughout his teeth
- Right pictures are the final images of the 10 porcelain veneers showing David’s natural and beautiful smile.
- Notice the level of detail and craftsmanship that can be achieved with porcelain veneers when working with an experienced dentist.
- Porcelain Veneers can cover teeth that are severely discolored or misshapen.
- Porcelain Veneers can improve the symmetry of a smile.
- Porcelain Veneers are a more natural-looking cosmetic dentistry option.
Please note that David’s veneers are NOT NEW!! They have had 15 years of use, but they still LOOK BEAUTIFUL!! That is the wonderful thing about porcelain veneers – they are an investment; however, with proper oral hygiene and care, they can last you a lifetime!!
Outcome:
15 years ago, David told Dr. Anderson how much he disliked his smile and that he was ready to invest in his smile and as a young man, increase his self-confidence as he was ready to tackle the world! They worked together to create the smile he wanted. You can see how beautifully his smile looks 15 years later … even, bright, and natural. The best part is … David doesn’t just “like” his smile – HE LOVES HIS SMILE and the confidence it’s given him in his personal and professional life!!
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We Can Transform YOUR Smile!
Dr. Anderson and his team take the time to consult with each patient and understand what they like and do not like about their smile and what they envision as their result. Questions are answered, custom options are discussed, and the custom Smile Design process begins.
We love to improve the smiles of our patients – because we love to see them smile! From dental exams to complete smile transformations that include multiple cosmetic dentistry procedures – the professional team at the offices of Anderson Perry Dental are constantly fine-tuning their craft through the art and science of dentistry to deliver the results their patients want.
We invite you to schedule a smile consultation if you are unhappy with your smile. We hope you’ll visit us, so we can discuss what you do and do not like about your current smile and how you would like to see your smile transform.
If you’d like to look at another one of our SMILE SPOTLIGHT patients who had Porcelain Veneers as a treatment for tetracycline stains, check out Carla’s Story.
FAQ: Tetracycline Stains on Teeth:
Q. Can tetracycline affect your teeth?
ANSWER: Tetracycline and related antibiotics are not recommended during pregnancy or for young children, under the age of 8, whose teeth are still forming.
In the 1950s, doctors discovered that women taking tetracycline while they were pregnant led to brownish-colored teeth in their children, because the medicine settles into the calcium that the body uses to build teeth. When those teeth grow in, they are a yellowish color, and they gradually turn brown in sunlight.
But tetracycline does not cause tooth discoloration if all your teeth are formed.
Q. Can tetracycline stains be removed?
ANSWER: The simple fact is that tetracycline color molecules cannot be completely removed from teeth. Therefore, the amount of whitening that can be achieved when using typical whitening systems is limited.
Q. What can tetracycline be used to treat?
ANSWER: Tetracycline is used to treat infections caused by bacteria including pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections. Certain infections of skin, eye, lymphatic, intestinal, genital and urinary systems and certain other infections that are spread by ticks, lice, mites, and infected animals.
Are YOU Ready for a Smile Makeover?
A smile makeover is exciting. It can completely change the look of your smile and give you a huge boost in confidence. Essentially, a smile makeover is using one or more procedures to enhance the look of your smile. These procedures may include a few different enhancement and restorative services provided by Anderson Perry Dental, such as:
- Porcelain veneers: thin, wafer-like shells that are bonded to the top of your teeth and improve the appearance of your teeth.
- Invisalign invisible braces: clear aligners that straighten your teeth. What’s the difference between Braces and Invisalign?
- Professional teeth whitening: removing stains on your teeth.
- Dentures: removable appliances that replace teeth.
- Dental implants: artificial tooth roots and crowns.
- Crowns and bridges: A dental crown is a type of dental restoration that completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental implant.
Anderson Perry Dental Has the Dental Cosmetic Treatments You Want
Anderson Perry Dental dentistry extends their services beyond professional cleanings and fillings. We also provide a range of cosmetic treatments. Porcelain veneers are one such procedure that we have used to help our patients achieve the look and function they want from their smile. If you have been dreaming of the perfect smile, reach out to our team of professionals to discuss how veneers could be the solution for you. Contact us to book your appointment.
Schedule your appointment to meet with any of our skilled dentists at one of our three conveniently located dental office locations within the Kansas City area, including Independence, the Country Club Plaza and Downtown Kansas City. The gentle dentists and expert team at Anderson Perry Dental look forward to working with you to treat your dental emergency, achieve proper oral health and a beautiful smile that will last a lifetime. If you have any questions about your dental insurance benefits, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to review your policy! Please give us a call today to schedule an appointment and become part of our dental family.