A smile that gives self-confidence and happiness is priceless. It can help you to start a new life, or to succeed at that inter- view for the job that you always wanted. Having a healthy appearance is a quality of life issue that can affect how others see and judge us, and how we see ourselves. Obtaining High Quality Aesthetic (Cos- metic)Dentistryiseasiertoachievethanyou may think. Just doing a professional 4 ses- sion Plasma Arc Bleaching is sometimes all that is needed to brighten a smile. And with today’s Laser and ultrasonic filling technol- ogy you can in most cases totally avoid local anesthesia using needles. No more pain or hours of numbness. For Crowns the process of Digital Dentistry uses a Computer that guides a porcelain milling robot into the fabrication of custom designed and precise- ly fitted cosmetic teeth. Crowns/Laminates that could take several weeks to make can now be completed in as little as 1.5 hours. The follwing photos were taken of an actual case completed in the office using Computer Assisted Design (CAD), and Computer Automated Milling (CAM) tech- niques. Temporaries that could easily fall off were not needed. This entire crown case was completed from start to finish in only One Day. Laser white fillings required less than 3 minutes per tooth because no wait time is needed for the patient to get numb. Plasma Arc bleaching helped to balance the colors prior to the start of treatment. Will people know? After this “Dental Make Over,” few (even close friends) recognized what was done. But they all knew that the patient looked a lot better, and appeared healthier. This phenomena occurs because in con- versations people focus more upon each other’s eyes -- the teeth are not typically no- ticed as the immediate source of this healthy new look; even if within their field of view. But if the smile looks too white, or too flat, or too perfect the secret is given away and it draws attention immediately to the teeth; in which case they would appear fake. The secret to a perfect smile is by adding imperfections, but in the way that Mother Nature would. Look at the before and after pictures again. See if you can identify the natural teeth from the cosmetic bondings and porcelain crowns. The answer will be in next month’s issue. A Healthy Foundation In order to have a lasting affect, all Aes- thetic Dentistry must start with quality Den- tal care, healthy gums, and proper hygiene. A comprehensive approach requires your willingness to get your teeth and gums into the best shape possible. This critical effort on your part will greatly increase the life of your Aesthetic Dentistry. Having a perfect smile is really specific to each individual. One smile cannot fit all. A perfect smile is subjective to the per- son who wants it, and the environment in which the person intends to be in. Wayne J.Yee, D.D.S., P.C. Wayne J.Yee, D.D.S., P.C. Maine Center For Laser & Digital Restorative Dentistry 1250 Forest Avenue, Suite 3B, Portland, ME 04103 207-878-3480 www.WayneYeeDDS.com Our office is proud to provide advanced General/Restorative Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, and Dental Oncology to Port- land, Maine and the surrounding communities. It’s our firm belief that quality dental care should also be Gentle and Comfortable. Several positive patient reviews over the last 20 years has assured us that our practice philosophy works! See our website to find links to these reviews and to learn more about our practice. At the bottom of the home page you will also find a Comprehensive online“Dental Library”that can answer most if not all of your Dental questions. We produced this dental search engine with the assistance of“Dear Doctor Magazine”as a free service to the General Public. It is our belief that a well educated patient is better able to make informed decisions about their own Dental Health and subsequent care. We look forward to being of service… Respectfully Yours, Wayne J.Yee, D.D.S., P.C. Plasma Arc, Laser, and Digital Dental Technology helps to Create Beautiful Smiles Often in Only One Day! By: Marianna Gold Philosophy of Dental Aesthetics “In over 20 years of Practice I have learned that the best Aesthetic Dentistry occurs only in an imperfect world. I try my best to copy and maximize the beauty of that imperfect world. Rather than trying to make every tooth geometrically the same I try to lean in the direction that nature’s form and function takes me; unique to each indi- vidual. I purposely make teeth ever so slightly “imperfect” with tiny chips, waves, twists, and turns, but I do so in the way Mother Nature would make these teeth. The net re- sult is a “perfect smile,” but not a fake smile. –Quote by Dr. Wayne J. Yee