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Everything You Need to Know About Porcelain Veneers

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Do you have stained teeth, but have been told your stains can’t be whitened? Do you have crooked teeth, but don’t have the patience for orthodontic treatment? Are the gaps between your teeth inconsistent, but you don’t have the resources to have those gaps perfected with Invisalign? Those are all scenarios — but by far from the only ones — when obtaining porcelain veneers in NE Calgary may be the ideal solution. What are dental veneers? Veneers (sometimes called laminates) are thin shells made of porcelain or composite resin that cover healthy, but flawed, teeth. Porcelain is the preferred material for making veneers because they are stronger than veneers made from composites and because they are much more resistant to stains and discolouration. Porcelain also reflects light in ways very similar to healthy natural teeth. Veneers are custom-designed for your particular teeth to cover discolouration, worn teeth, chipped or broken teeth, misaligned and inconsistently shaped teeth, an...

What Are Your Options for Invisible Braces?

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Did you know anyone with braces when you or they were a kid? You probably heard all the jokes — and maybe even told some of them: “What kind of music do kids with braces listen to?” “Heavy metal.” All jokes aside, one of the most uncomfortable and regrettable things about braces is how obvious and, to some eyes, ugly they can appear in your mouth. Believe it or not, though, today you can get all the benefits of braces in Temple without having to wear ugly braces or put up with the jokes. Now, there are options for invisible braces in NE Calgary . That includes Invisalign but isn’t limited to Invisalign. Here’s an introduction to three options for invisible (or nearly invisible) braces near you. Invisalign Invisalign moves your teeth into their proper position using clear aligners made of a thermoplastic material that contains no metal parts. The thermoplastic material that fits snugly to your teeth is transparent and, as long as you keep them clean and look after your teeth prope...