PORCELAIN PROCEDURES
Cosmetic dentistry has come a long way and Dr. Villadiego works hard to stay at the forefront of the latest techniques and technologies. You're not stuck forever with old-fashioned silver fillings and dentures. Porcelain inlays, porcelain onlays, porcelain crowns and porcelain bridges are durable and attractive ways to improve your teeth, handle dental fillings and give you confidence in your smile.
Porcelain Inlays
Silver fillings can peek out even when they are far back in your mouth. The heat and cold conductive properties of the metal can cause discomfort when eating hot or cold foods. Porcelain inlays are an attractive alternative for filling cavities. Inlays are for smaller cavities and once placed, give you a seamless look that is virtually indistinguishable from your real tooth.
Porcelain Onlays
Porcelain onlays are designed for larger areas where the biting surface and cusp of the tooth need to be repaired. They are tooth-colored to fit in perfectly with your other teeth and are stronger than composite bonded fillings. Contact us for an appointment at our Los Angeles dentist office to replace your old fillings with durable porcelain inlays or onlays.
Porcelain Crowns
Broken teeth are traditionally fixed with crowns. As your gums age, metal or metal and porcelain crowns can start to show a line of metal. These can also be a problem for patients with metal allergies. Dr. Bernie offers all-porcelain crowns at his Los Angeles dentist office. There are no metal lines and none of the discomfort that can be associated with metal crowns.
Porcelain Bridges
Missing teeth can make you feel self-conscious and cause issues with shifting in nearby teeth. Shore up your smile with an all-porcelain bridge. Made to match the surrounding teeth and then permanently anchored to them, a porcelain bridge can help correct chewing problems and bite disorders. Nobody will know that you ever had a tooth missing.
Porcelain Bridge Testimonial
Recently I fell and needed to have seven upper front teeth replaced with a bridge. This was a “blessing in disguise,” as even though I had braces on for 8 years, while in my teens, there was no real change and I was always very self-conscious, particularly if I was having a picture taken or meeting new people. It’s strange that teeth can matter so much.
Fortunately, we knew Doctor Bernie Villadiego and also knew he would do them (anterior bridge) the very best. We were right, as he did beautiful work. Even with the temporary bridge, people thought they were the permanent bridge, giving me and Doctor Villadiego many very nice compliments. Some even asked for his phone number. I couldn’t be more satisfied, as they really make me feel great and much more confident.
I’m so grateful that Doctor Villadiego made such a wonderful change in me. I couldn’t recommend anybody more accomplished! I also thank him and his staff for seeing me immediately. Now you know why I can’t stop smiling!
Marlene U.
