Cosmetic Dentistry Santa Monica
TLC's 10 Years Younger TV Series - Robert's Dental Makeover
As a featured cosmetic dentist on TLC’S hit TV Series, "10 Years Younger", Dr. Muslin completed treatment on the following patient to help revitalize his look. Robert’s treatment involved a teeth-whitening system, re-contouring his teeth, and a few veneers to enhance his smile and improve oral health. His results demonstrate the remarkable power of cosmetic dentistry and non-invasive dentistry in changing a patient’s facial appearance.
Robert felt that his smile was too narrow, so he wanted to have a fuller smile as well as straight, white teeth. Dr. Muslin’s treatment options were limited by the patient’s desire to preserve his natural teeth and get the care completed quickly. The TV producers also needed the treatment to be very fast, so Dr. Muslin used "Instant Braces" to give the patient straight, white teeth, in only two weeks.
Teeth Whitening
The teeth whitening or teeth bleaching technique used by Dr. Sam Muslin is a customized system, which provides results that last and minimizes patient sensitivity. The bleaching material also improved his health by killing the bacteria that cause gum infection. Combined with good home care instruction and teeth whitening, cosmetic dentistry gets started on the basis of improving the dental health of the patient. ZoomII, BriteSmile, Crest Strips and other whitening systems are okay, but the best results are attained with a customized bleaching system, combined with the treatment of gum disease.
Laser Gum Treatment
Robert had thick, swollen gums that were reshaped with non-surgical treatment. His uneven gums also made his teeth look uneven. By using a dental laser, the gums are treated without stitches or swelling; the healing is very fast and requires no pain medication. With gums that are more even and teeth that are much whiter, Robert is on his way to a healthier and happier smile. Advanced cosmetic dentistry not only incorporates the best in dental technology to improve looks, but also addresses the patient’s oral health to improve function.
Non-Invasive Porcelain Veneers
Not all of Robert’s teeth were treated with porcelain veneers. Out of the 12 front teeth, only 5 teeth have porcelain veneers and none of them were ground down. The color matching becomes very challenging when only a select few teeth have porcelain veneers. Because of the dentist’s high level of cosmetic dental skill, however, Robert now has a "full" and fresh white smile. Robert has everything that a person could want from cosmetic dentistry. He has his natural teeth and his original look—only enhanced. He looks completely natural and healthy.
