Dr. Khaled Al-Sayed tells us everything about dental veneers. So, what are they? Dental veneers are thin shells of porcelain or composite resin that are custom-made to fit over teeth, providing a natural, attractive look. They can be used to fix chipped, stained, misaligned, worn-down, uneven or abnormally-spaced teeth. According to Dr. Al-Sayed, a veneer is a “thin piece of porcelain used to recreate the natural look of teeth, while also providing strength and resilience comparable to natural tooth enamel”. They are custom-made to the contour of your teeth and are bonded to the tooth’s original enamel during a series…
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Dr. Khaled Al Sayed tells us what we need to know about professional teeth whitening. He starts by stating that your teeth are actually like sponges, they absorb everything that goes through your mouth. According to Dr. Al Sayed, our teeth have pores just like our skin. Anything with color that goes through your mouth will be absorbed by those pores. Wine, coffee, dark berries, and smoking are extremely active in straining teeth. Over time, the natural color of your teeth becomes darker. These stains will never go away unless you actively remove them. How do professional teeth whitening work…
Dental implants. Just hearing the sentence will make most of us cringe. Have you ever wondered about them? Dr. Khaled Al Sayed explains that a dental implant is a titanium post (like a tooth root) that is surgically positioned into the jawbone beneath the gum line. It technically allows your dentist to mount replacement teeth or a bridge into the area. Dental implants support a dental prosthesis, which can consist of a crown, a bridge, facial prosthesis. It can also be an orthodontic anchor – various techniques used to avoid tooth or teeth movement. Are implants safe and how long…
