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Dental Crowns at the San Mateo Center for Cosmetic Dentistry

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Dental Crowns at the San Mateo Center for Cosmetic Dentistry Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them into their gums (Oral sedation, anyone?).

Porcelain crowns were first used in the 1800s. With the refining of metal casting methods in the 1900s, crown dentistry advanced significantly.

Today, crowns are strong, comfortable and are made to match your surrounding teeth.

Dental crowns (also called caps) cover the entire visible portion of the tooth and are cemented in place. Crowns are used to strengthen teeth that have been worn down or weakened by decay or injury. Crowns are also used to restore the original shape of a tooth or solely to improve the appearance of a tooth.

The most common types of crowns are:

  • All-porcelain (ceramic)
  • Porcelain-fused-to-metal
  • Gold

The material used is determined by several factors. If you suspect you need a crown, want to replace an old crown, or want to learn about other cosmetic dentistry procedures, call Dentist Dr. Michael Wong. The San Mateo Center for Cosmetic Dentistry is located at 256 N. San Mateo Drive, Suite 8, San Mateo, CA 94401. We can recommend the best tooth restoration or cosmetic dentistry option for you.

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Veneers Create Stunning Smiles in San Mateo

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Veneers Create Stunning Smiles in San Mateo Veneers have myriad applications in San Mateo cosmetic smile dentistry. With veneers, you can transform your smile without significant restorative dental work.

Is your tooth enamel worn and thin? Tooth-colored porcelain veneers have the translucency of healthy tooth enamel. Many San Mateo dental clients have received veneers to cover worn enamel. Some believe they look twenty years younger!

Have your teeth developed uneven edges? Tooth grinding, natural wear and other factors can roughen tooth edges. Veneers are a minimally invasive correction for uneven tooth edges. Veneers are a popular treatment for Birlingame cosmetic dentistry patients.

Do you have chips or cracks in your teeth? If your teeth are otherwise healthy, veneers provide a flawless tooth surface. Are your teeth yellow or gray? Veneers can fix that, too. Veneers can be fabricated in any shade to perk up your smile while still blending naturally with your skin tones.

Porcelain veneers are paper-thin, tooth-shaped covers that are affixed to the front of teeth. Traditional veneers required the removal of a thin layer of tooth structure. Prepless veneers are applied to unaltered teeth.

Veneers are strong, natural looking and one of the most affordable cosmetic dentistry procedures in Hillsborough and Foster City. Veneers are usually far less expensive than complete crowns, yet they are just as strong and beautiful.

San Mateo aesthetic dentists love veneers because they correct a multitude of tooth problems. At Michael A. Wong, DDS, we would be happy to show you what veneers can do for you. Michael A. Wong, DDS is located at 256 N. San Mateo Drive, Suite 8 in San Mateo. We provide premium dental care for many of your friends and neighbors in the greater San Mateo area. Our phone number is 650-295-0016.

You can visit http://www.cosmeticdentistsanmateo.com/ for information about our friendly team and the types of services we provide.

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Tooth Restoration in San Mateo

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Tooth Restoration in San Mateo At Michael A. Wong, DDS in San Mateo, we use a variety of techniques to restore damaged teeth. Most San Mateo dental clients are familiar with fillings. Traditional fillings are also called ‘direct restorations’ because they are applied to the tooth, shaped and polished in one visit.

Another type of filling is called an ‘indirect restoration’ and is fabricated in a CA dental lab. There are two types: inlays and onlays.

When a tooth needs more extensive dental restoration, a crown is often used. At Michael A. Wong, DDS in San Mateo, we create strong, natural-looking crowns from a variety of materials.

What if the tooth is damaged beyond repair? There are a number of functional replacements for missing teeth. Dentures are not the only option.

Call 650-295-0016 to learn about the restoration options available. We have been improving smiles for San Mateo and Foster City patients since 1983.

Whether the damage is caused by decay, injury, bite problems, or natural wear; Michael Wong DDS will choose the best dental treatment plan for your tooth restoration needs. Michael A. Wong, DDS is conveniently located at 256 N. San Mateo Drive, Suite 8 in San Mateo. We provide quality dental care for Birlingame and Hillsborough families.

  • Michael A. Wong, DDS
  • 650-295-0016
  • http://www.cosmeticdentistsanmateo.com/
  • San Mateo’s Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry Expert

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San Mateo Cosmetic Dentistry at Michael Wong DDS

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Do you have a damaged tooth that causes you embarrassment? Even if all yourCosmetic Denistry in Hayward other teeth are nicely shaped and pearly white, guess what other people notice? Yep, the ugly duckling. You have probably experienced that yourself when you have looked at a smile that contains one discolored tooth. No matter how hard you try, the unsightly one is impossible to ignore.

A beautiful smile is an important component of your overall appearance. Unattractive teeth draw the eye away from other pleasing features such as thick shiny hair, gorgeous eyes or a peaches and cream complexion.

Fortunately, there are several cosmetic dental procedures to restore or repair one or more teeth. At Michael Wong DDS in San Mateo we can complete most of them in one short visit. Think about it; you could achieve a stunning smile in less than an afternoon!

Veneers, Bonding and Cosmetic Implant Dentistry
Dental bonding is an affordable cosmetic dentistry procedure available in San Mateo at Michael Wong DDS. We use dental bonding in a variety of applications. In addition to repairing damage, dental bonding can close gaps between teeth. Porcelain veneers are another minimally invasive cosmetic fix. Like cosmetic dental bonding, veneers correct chips, cracks and improve tooth shape.

What if your problem is not an unattractive tooth but a missing tooth? Don’t despair, a beautiful smile is still possible in Burlingame with dental implants.

For more information about veneers, bonding, implants and other cosmetic denistry procedures, call Michael Wong DDS at 650-295-0016. We are conveniently located at 256 N. San Mateo Drive, Suite 8, in San Mateo, California. We provide advanced dentistry for patients in Burlingame, Hillsborough and the surrounding areas. We look forward to showing you cosmetic dentistry ‘before after’ pictures.

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Afraid of the Dentist? Your San Mateo Sedation Dentist Can Help!

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

If you live near San Mateo and experience severe anxiety when undergoing (or even thinking about!) dental treatment, Afraid of the Dentist? Your Fremont Sedation Dentist Can Helporal sedation is for you.

Conscious sedation dentistry is available in San Mateo at Michael A. Wong DDS. We have been providing sedation dentistry for several years with excellent outcomes. Whether it is called relaxation dentistry, oral conscious sedation or anxiety-free dentistry, it is completely safe and very popular for our nervous cosmetic and restorative dental clients.

Though it may sound impossible, with oral conscious sedation, dentistry patients can actually relax during dental visits. In addition, healing times for oral surgery and extensive cosmetic dentistry procedures are often shorter if the patient is sedated during treatment.

Sedation dentistry is great for alleviating anxiety for our San Mateo patients, and oral conscious sedation can be effective for treating or working with the following:

  • Teeth sensitivity;
  • Fear of needles;
  • A powerful gag reflex;
  • Difficulty controlling body movement;
  • Lengthy multi-procedure visits;
  • Difficulty becoming numb with traditional injections.

If you need dental work more extensive than a filling; such as a root canal, tooth implant, crown replacement or wisdom tooth extraction; call Dr. Michael A. Wong at 650-295-0016. When you come to our office at 256 N. San Mateo Drive, Suite 8, in San Mateo, California, we can give you more information about sedation dentistry.

Sedation dentistry is only one of the services we offer at Michael A. Wong DDS, where your smile is our top priority!

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