Cosmetic Dentistry in the Milwaukee and Racine Area: Teeth Whitening, Porcelain Veneers, and More

Patients can visit Dr. Kenneth Gould's Racine dental office serving the Milwaukee area for superior teeth whitening.

Many people are realizing how fast and easy it can be to have whiter teeth. A bright, attractive smile and the self-confidence that goes with it is what patients in the Milwaukee and Racine area are getting with the Rembrandt® in-office teeth-whitening system. It’s a fast and simple process; getting a new look doesn’t have to take a lot of time out of your busy schedule. The whole teeth whitening procedure takes about an hour.

Before the teeth-whitening treatment, Dr. Gould discusses with his patients what shade of white they want to achieve. To get started, the lips and gums are carefully shielded so they aren’t exposed to the treatment. Dr. Gould then applies the Rembrandt® teeth- whitening gel to each tooth. Using state-of-the-art technology, the gel is exposed to an intense “plasma-arc” light, which activates the whitening process. Several applications of gel are made over the course of about an hour during which time patients can read or view an entertainment video. Patients then leave the office with their bright new smile.

Make an appointment at our Racine office serving Milwaukee to discuss how teeth whitening can brighten and enhance your smile.

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For our patients in the Milwaukee and Racine area who want white teeth with a smooth, polished finish, porcelain veneers are a great treatment option to consider. Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored porcelain that are placed on the front surface of the teeth to create a whiter smile and correct minor imperfections of tooth contours. Porcelain veneers can close gaps between teeth and mask teeth that are internally stained, poorly shaped, or slightly crooked. They may also cover teeth that are chipped, worn, or eroded at the gum line.

Patients who have visited our dental office serving the Racine and Milwaukee area for porcelain veneers have reported a number of benefits for this excellent treatment option. Minor misalignment and gaps between your teeth can often be improved without years of metal braces. Discoloration, whether caused by old fillings, internal staining, or trauma, can be hidden by porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers are long lasting and usually do not become discolored with time.

After completing a smile analysis, Dr. Kenneth Gould gives a model of the patient’s teeth to a skilled ceramic technician. The porcelain veneers are then fabricated by the technician. Dr. Gould carefully positions the completed veneers in the mouth and bonds them to the teeth. Patients leave the office with their newly enhanced smile. For whiter and smoother teeth, porcelain veneers are a simple, comfortable way to get the smile you want.

Contact our Racine office serving Milwaukee to learn more about how porcelain veneers can give you a straight, white, alluring smile.

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Porcelain veneers are not the only option for fixing imperfections in the teeth. Rather than covering just the front surface of the tooth, porcelain crowns are natural-looking tooth restorations or “caps” which cover the entire portion of the tooth that sits outside the gum line. Natural-appearing porcelain crowns fortify and strengthen teeth. If a weak or damaged tooth needs its appearance enhanced, or to be strengthened or restored to its original shape, ask Dr. Kenneth Gould about highly-esthetic porcelain crowns.

After gently and comfortably preparing the tooth to accommodate the thickness of the crown, Dr. Gould makes an accurate impression of the mouth from which a model is made. A customized esthetic plastic crown is placed on the tooth temporarily while the final porcelain crown is fabricated by the skilled ceramic technician. Many patients choose to have their natural teeth whitened at this point so that their teeth are a uniform shade of white. On a return visit, the final porcelain crown is precisely fitted to the tooth, assuring it functions harmoniously with the other teeth. It is bonded securely to place having strengthened the tooth and enhanced the smile.

Schedule a visit at our Racine office serving Milwaukee to discuss if porcelain crowns might be the solution you are looking for to enhance your smile.

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A non-removable dental bridge is a possible solution to replacing a missing tooth.

A bridge, made of two crowns and an attached replacement tooth, can restore the function and beauty of your smile. The process of fabricating a bridge is similar to the process of fabricating a crown. The teeth neighboring the missing tooth are comfortably and gently prepared to accommodate the thickness of the crowns. An impression of the teeth is made prior to fitting a protective and esthetic temporary bridge that is utilized while the final bridge is being constructed by a skilled technician. On a subsequent visit, the bridge is carefully adjusted, assuring it is comfortable, functional, and natural-looking. It is then securely bonded to the teeth.

Patients with a new bridge typically enjoy their food more, speak more clearly, and smile with more confidence.

Contact Dr. Kenneth Gould at his Racine office serving Milwaukee with questions about bridges.

To learn more about teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, or any of the other services described on this page, schedule an appointment at our Racine office serving the Milwaukee area today. Dr. Gould is happy to assist you in evaluating all of your dental treatment options.

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