Some San Mateo residents who have a weak or broken tooth may want to research dental crowns as a solution to improve their smile and overall oral health. A crown is really a cap or covering that is tooth-shaped and when it is in place, it will cover the portion of the covered tooth that is above the gum line.

Crowns can be made of metals, resin, ceramic, porcelain, or a porcelain-fused-to-metal material. Your San Mateo area dentist will usually put in a temporary crown while a permanent crown is being created especially for your mouth in a dental laboratory.

Dental crowns have been used successfully in San Mateo cosmetic dentistry for decades.

Many San Mateo area dentists use crowns when performing smile makeovers to cover patient’s discolored or poorly shaped teeth. Strong, natural-looking crowns are also used with dental implants.

If you think a dental crown may be right for you, check with your dentist. Or, if you are searching for quality dental care in the San Mateo area, call us here at San Mateo Center For Cosmetic Dentistry. We are currently accepting new patients at our state-of-the art, yet warm and comfortable dental office.

Call us at 650-295-0016 and our friendly staff can answer any questions you have about teeth whitening in San Mateo, porcelain veneers, enamel shaping, or any other cosmetic dental, general oral health, or dental financing questions.

People with straight teeth are considered more successful than people with crooked teeth. Someone with good teeth is 45% more likely to be hired, and 58% more likely to be considered rich and successful. Straight teeth also make people seem happier, healthier, and smarter than people with crooked teeth.

If you would like to see if your teeth could be straightened, give us a call.

Hello Foster City friends of San Mateo Center For Aesthetic Dentistry! Thanks for stopping by the ultimate cosmetic dentistry blog. Today we are talking about personal transformation. Many Foster City men and women want to reinvent themselves in at least one aspect of their life.

Some Foster City people are training for a new career. Some local men and women have made a healthy lifestyle a priority by making better food choices and working out on a regular basis. Some Foster City area people are dedicating more attention to their personal relationships.

At San Mateo Center For Aesthetic Dentistry, Dr. Michael Wong skillfully uses advanced cosmetic dentistry to transform lucky patients with complete smile makeovers.

A comprehensive smile redesign involves more than applying four or six porcelain veneers to the upper front teeth. Though veneers can dramatically improve a smile, a complete smile makeover is a total smile transformation.

Dr. Wong evaluates the condition, size, shape, alignment, and color of the teeth. These elements are created, meticulously refined, and integrated in perfect harmony. The procedures Dr. Wong adeptly uses are dental crowns and bridges, inlays/onlays, clear braces, dental veneers, prosthodontics, teeth whitening, and dental implants.

Like any artistic masterpiece, a perfect smile is far more than the sum of its parts.

If you have a vision for your smile, it can become a reality at San Mateo Center For Aesthetic Dentistry. Schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation today by calling 650-295-0016 or visiting http://www.cosmeticdentistsanmateo.com.

Once the tooth has been pulled, you have many decisions to make. Can I afford a dental bridge? Do I want to damage two healthy teeth to anchor the bridge? Should I go with a partial denture? What about bone loss?

What if you could have a fresh start? What if you could have a permanent, natural looking tooth replacement that would restore your smile and retain the healthy bone and gum tissue around the tooth root?

With a dental implant from Michael A. Wong, DDS, you can. A dental implant is a permanent replacement for all parts of the tooth. A dental implant consists of three parts: the titanium post, the abutment, and the restoration.

The Titanium Post
—Inserted directly into the jaw bone
—Extremely strong
—Titanium is unique in that it bonds with living bone tissue (also used in knee and hip replacement surgery)

The Abutment
—Can be made of gold, porcelain or titanium
—Permanently attached to the post (it will not slip and slide like dentures)

The Restoration (Crown)
—Usually made of porcelain fused to a metal alloy (PFM)
—Is made to match the color of surrounding teeth
—Will look as good or better than the tooth it replaced

Implant dentistry is not an experimental treatment. The materials and techniques have been tested and refined for several decades. It has been performed by Burlingame dentists and prosthodontists for over twenty years. To schedule a dental implant consultation, call 650-295-0016.

Dr. Michael Wong
Michael A. Wong, DDS
256 N San Mateo Dr, Ste 8
San Mateo, California 94401
650-295-0016
http://www.cosmeticdentistsanmateo.com/about.htm

Hello San Mateo friends of Michael A. Wong, DDS! When you think about getting into shape, your teeth are probably not the first body parts that come to mind. But your San Mateo dentist may be able to improve your smile with bonding and enamel shaping, and you won’t even have to join a San Mateo gym!

I’m Dr. Michael Wong, an experienced San Mateo general and cosmetic dentist, and today on my dental blog I want to explain a little more about these relatively conservative cosmetic dentistry procedures that can improve your smile without major remodeling.

Bonding is a great way to improve the appearance of teeth that are cracked, stained, broken, chipped, or have large spaces between them. When teeth are bonded, your San Mateo dentist applies tooth-colored materials, and “bonds” them to the tooth surface.

Usually used in conjunction with bonding, enamel shaping is the process of modifying teeth by contouring or removing enamel. Something my San Mateo area patients love about enamel shaping is that it’s quick, painless, and the often dramatic results are immediate.

If you are looking for quality, affordable San Mateo dental care, give us a call at 650-295-0016. Our friendly dental team would be happy to answer any questions you have about any of our cosmetic dentistry procedures such as veneers and tooth whitening. We would love to explain the latest advances in dental implants, teeth whitening, and dental crowns and let you see our gallery of before and after photos of smile makeovers.

If it has been a while since you have treated your teeth to a deep cleaning, call today to book an appointment with the most gentle yet thorough dental hygienists in San Mateo!

Dr. Michael Wong
Michael A. Wong, DDS
256 N San Mateo Dr, Ste 8
San Mateo, California 94401
650-295-0016
http://www.cosmeticdentistsanmateo.com/

At Michael A. Wong, DDS in San Mateo, we are excited about new BriteSmile light tooth whitening systems. If you are worried about tooth whitening sensitivity, light whitening systems may provide a great solution. It is important to avoid at-home whitening smile products if you are concerned about tooth sensitivity. We recommend administering whitening bleach in a tightly controlled, professional environment such as our dental office in San Mateo.

Don’t take chances with something as important as your teeth.

San Mateo orthodontia patients will appreciate the range of choices now available in braces, too. Clear braces bring teeth into alignment quicker than any previous teeth straightening systems used in San Mateo. If you weren’t able to get braces for crooked teeth when you were a kid, it is not too late; with the latest teeth straightening treatments in San Mateo, you can finally transform your smile without bulky or inconvenient braces. Come to our San Mateo cosmetic dentistry practice and we can show you before and after braces photos, and discuss your options.

Michael A. Wong, DDS is at 256 N San Mateo Dr, Ste 8 in San Mateo, California 94401.
Give us a call at 650-295-0016, or visit us on the Web at our dental website located at http://www.cosmeticdentistsanmateo.com/.

You may think that hiding your smile as you zip around Foster City running errands or dropping kids off will make your dental problems disappear. Think again. At Michael A. Wong, DDS we have been treating the residents of the Foster City area since 1983 and have seen the results of neglected teeth and gums. Don’t let your smile deteriorate any longer, call me today at 650-295-0016 to begin restoring your smile.

One of our specialties at Michael A. Wong, DDS is Foster City dental implants. Whether you have damaged or lost your tooth due to injury or periodontal disease, we have custom treatment plans to restore it. Our happy Foster City dental implant patients have discovered that implants look and feel like their own teeth.

Dental implants are great for producing a foundation for dentures, supporting a bridge, or replacing a damaged tooth without disturbing the surrounding teeth. Since dental implants interface into the anatomy of your jaw they help reduce bone loss and gum recession.

My staff and I at Michael A. Wong, DDS would love to have a consultation and develop a comprehensive treatment plan for you. Your smile is our number one priority, make it yours as well and you will be healthier and happier.

We provide advanced general and cosmetic dentistry including sedation dentistry, implant dentistry, porcelain veneers and teeth whitening.

Many dental patients in San Mateo and the surrounding areas may wonder why, with all the advances in dental medicine, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world, but don’t let their simple design fool you. These tools are the best bet to prevent tooth decay, plaque build-up, and gum disease for San Mateo dental patients!

When done properly and consistently, brushing and flossing are an essential part of everyday oral hygiene. Brushing, which should be done at least twice a day, can be done effectively with any type of toothbrush. There is no need to pay a bundle for a fancy electric toothbrush from your San Mateo Wal-Mart, just brush your teeth in small, circular motions for 2-3 minutes making sure to reach all the surfaces.

Flossing should be done once a day and is important for reaching the areas where a toothbrush cannot. A wide variety of floss can be found at San Mateo area drugstores, so find one you like.

I’m Dr. Michael Wong, an experienced San Mateo cosmetic dentist, and I want to help you enjoy your dental visits and adore your smile.

Our friendly staff loves sending our San Mateo patients away with a new toothbrush and floss, but we also find it rewarding to see our cosmetic and sedation dentistry patients gain renewed confidence with a smile makeover.

We’d love to answer any questions you have about cosmetic dentistry such as tooth whitening, veneers, dental implants, or any other dental health topic.

Give us a call today at 650-295-0016!

Dr. Michael Wong
Michael A. Wong, DDS
256 N San Mateo Dr, Ste 8
San Mateo, California 94401
650-295-0016
http://www.cosmeticdentistsanmateo.com/about.htm

Hi. I’m Dr. Michael Wong. Welcome to my San Mateo cosmetic dentistry blog. Today we’ll be looking at the complexity and importance of your saliva. Though most people in San Mateo and the surrounding areas may think it’s gross, saliva is essential to dental health as well as digestion.

Saliva is mostly water, but a small portion of it is made up of enzymes, antibacterial substances, mucus, and minerals. The pH balance of the mouth is maintained by saliva, and pH balance is a key factor in the development of cavities and other forms of tooth decay.

The minerals in saliva help to maintain the enamel surface of the teeth. Immunoproteins in saliva inhibit the overgrowth of microbes in the mouth, thereby protecting the gums from gingivitis.

Now that San Mateo residents know how important saliva is to dental health, I’m sure you can see why ample salivary flow should concern you. For most of my San Mateo patients, everyday chewing is enough to stimulate salivary glands to release saliva. However, dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, is an ailment that should be dealt with quickly before oral health complications occur.

If you are in the San Mateo area and are looking for quality dental care, please contact my office today at 650-295-0016. We have been providing general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry in San Mateo since 1983.

Our friendly staff would be happy to talk to you about cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry, dental implants, teeth whitening, and the other services we provide to our valued patients.

Dr. Michael Wong
Michael A. Wong, DDS
256 N San Mateo Dr, Ste 8
San Mateo, California
650-295-0016
http://www.cosmeticdentistsanmateo.com/about.htm

Hello friends of San Mateo Center for Cosmetic Dentistry!

Close your eyes. Picture the most beautiful smile you have ever seen. Perhaps it is the smile of your significant other. Perhaps it is your favorite actor, actress, or singer. What makes this smile memorable? The brilliant color? The beautiful translucency? The pleasing shape? The alignment of the teeth? All of the above?

Would you like a smile as memorable as the image in your mind? It’s possible with cosmetic dentistry at San Mateo Center for Cosmetic Dentistry near Burlingame.

Dr. Michael Wong skillfully redesigns smiles to correct alignment, dull color, damage, and stains.
Cosmetic dental procedures include the ever-popular porcelain veneers (gives teeth a brand new face), prepless veneers, teeth whitening, and clear braces (quicker and easier than ever!).

You can have a billboard-perfect smile right here in Burlingame.

The very same cosmetic dental procedures used on famous smiles is available at San Mateo Center for Cosmetic Dentistry. A celebrity salary and jet-setting lifestyle may be out of reach, but not a red carpet-worthy smile.

Come in for a smile design consultation to learn what cosmetic dentistry can do for your world class smile! If you are nervous about seeing the dentist, we also offer sedation dentistry. Call 650-295-0016 to book your appointment today.

Dr. Michael Wong
San Mateo Center for Cosmetic Dentistry
650-295-0016
http://www.cosmeticdentistsanmateo.com