No matter how well we care for our teeth, natural wear and tear leaves its mark over time. The foods and drinks we consume daily, chewing and grinding teeth, and decreased bone density due to aging all contribute to minor cosmetic flaws like chips, cracks, and stains. When it comes to correcting smile irregularities, patients have numerous cosmetic and restorative dentistry options. Two of the most popular corrective solutions are cosmetic bonding and porcelain veneers. However, many patients are unsure which option is right for their smile, and Dr. Bobby J. Carmen and his Norman, OK dental team help patients fully understand their options, and make a decision that leave them with beautiful smiles for years to come.
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Choosing Cosmetic Bonding or Porcelain Veneers Norman, OK Loves
October 6, 2015
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Cosmetic Dentistry Services That Everyone in Moore Can Enjoy
August 27, 2015
We want to improve the look of everyone’s smiles in Moore, OK. We’re obsessed with getting patients the smiles of their dreams using our excellent cosmetic dentistry services. A beautiful, healthy smile is about a lot more than just improving how your smile looks – it’s about helping you achieve a smile that will make your confidence blossom. Confidence is an attractive quality, and having a beautiful smile can help.
Our Norman, OK office uses some of the best cosmetic services available. Need your teeth whitened? We can do that. Have a few “problem” teeth that need to be masked? We have treatment for that, too. Any sort of cosmetic issue you’re grappling with can be taken care of by our dental professionals. Dr. Carmen and the rest of our staff want you to know that your smile doesn’t have to look dull and boring. Beautiful smiles get noticed and we want yours to have the same experience. If you’re ready to make your smile sparkle, our cosmetic dentistry services can take it to new heights. Dr. carmen is the Moore cosmetic dentist that residents can count on for fantastic results.
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Smile Pretty! You’ve got Porcelain Veneers from Dr. Bobby Carmen in Norman, OK
March 30, 2015
Concealer is to a make-up artist as (fill in the blank) are to a dentist. The correct answer is porcelain veneers. Just as concealer covers skin imperfections, so too porcelain veneers cover smile imperfections. Dr. Bobby Carmen artfully uses porcelain veneers to correct and improve the smiles of people in and around Norman, OK.
Porcelain veneers, also called dental veneers, can cover a variety of cosmetic dental issues, including:
- Stained or discolored teeth that have not responded to teeth whitening
- Chipped or slightly cracked teeth
- Misaligned or misshaped teeth
- Teeth that have gaps in between them
- Teeth that are unevenly worn because of grinding or unusual wear and tear
The Porcelain Veneer Procedure
Once you have consulted with Dr. Carmen and determined that porcelain veneers are the best cosmetic dental solution for you—and you’ve settled on the color, size and shape of your new teeth—then you’ll likely need only two appointments for your veneers to be in place. At the first appointment, Dr. Carmen will prep the teeth in your smile zone. This includes applying a mildly acidic solution to the enamel that creates a more receptive surface for the bonding agent and porcelain veneers. Then, we’ll take an impression of your teeth that will be sent to our cosmetic dental lab, which will fabricate your custom-designed veneers. In the meantime, you’ll wear temporaries.
When your permanent veneers arrive in a few weeks, you’ll return to our office to have your veneers adhesively bonded to your teeth. If necessary, Dr. Carmen will artfully trim and shape the veneers for a perfect fit. When finished, you’ll have a new smile to show the world.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you would like to learn more about how porcelain veneers can improve your smile, call the office of Dr. Carmen for a consultation. We serve patients in Norman, OK, as well as from Moore, the University of Oklahoma, and central Oklahoma and beyond.
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Make 2015 Your Brightest Year Yet with Teeth Whitening from Dr. Bobby Carmen in Norman, OK
January 15, 2015
It’s not too late to make one more New Year’s resolution: smile more. But if your smile isn’t as white and bright as you’d like, that may be a difficult resolution to keep. So, why not consider doing something to make that resolution a cinch? Dr. Bobby Carmen in Norman, OK, revives smiles with professional teeth whitening.
As we age, our teeth become stained and discolored for a number of reasons, including:
- Commonly consumed foods and drinks, such as blueberries and red wine
- Tobacco use
- Certain medications, such as the antibiotic tetracycline
- Genetic predisposition
- The unavoidable aging process itself
Fortunately, there is a way to reverse the hands of time. Teeth whitening is a popular and safe alternative to simply putting up with a dull smile. Dr. Carmen uses the Kör® Whitening Deep Bleaching™ System. Kör combines the precision and comfort of custom-fitted trays that we fabricate in the office with the convenience and comfort of whitening your teeth at home.
Teeth Whitening in Norman, OK
When you visit Dr. Carmen for teeth whitening, we’ll take impressions of your teeth in order to make form-fitting trays that snuggly but comfortably hold the whitening gel against your teeth. The KöR whitening gel restores your teeth’s ability to absorb oxygen. The oxygen from its whitening gel is absorbed deeply into the tooth, dissolving stain molecules. You’ll notice results within a few days, but for maximum whiteness, you should continue treatment for about two weeks.
At the end of treatment, your teeth will be dramatically whiter, and Kor even whitens teeth stained by tetracycline. In addition, patients report low tooth-sensitivity using the Kör® Whitening Deep Bleaching™ System. For long-lasting brilliance, Dr. Carmen may recommend combining in-office teeth whitening with periodic take-home touch-ups.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you’d like to learn more about teeth whitening, then call the office of Dr. Bobby Carmen. We conveniently serve patients in Norman, OK, as well as Moore, the University of Oklahoma, central Oklahoma and beyond.
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Cosmetic Dentistry in Norman, OK
November 30, 2014
If your smile doesn’t make you happy, then perhaps you should consider cosmetic dentistry. Unlike traditional dentistry that focuses on the health of your mouth, teeth and gums, cosmetic dentistry addresses the appearance of your smile. Under the overall heading of cosmetic dentistry, there are a number of treatment options for you to consider. Cosmetic dentist Dr. Bobby J. Carmen and his staff in Norman, OK, will be happy to consult with you to find the cosmetic dental treatment that will give a smile guaranteed to make you happy.
Your Cosmetic Dentistry Choices
The first step toward your new and improved smile is a smile makeover consultation with Dr. Carmen. Our office takes a comprehensive approach to smile makeovers, making sure your teeth and mouth are healthy before beginning any cosmetic treatments. Once your best oral health is confirmed, Dr. Carmen will recommend the cosmetic treatment best suited to your unique situation. These may include:
Teeth Whitening—to remove surface stains and reveal a whiter smile, we offer the KOR™ Whitening at-home teeth whitening system. You’ll simply wear the custom-fitted trays and professional grade whitening gel for the time Dr. Carmen specifies, and you’ll see a whiter smile in a few days.
Cosmetic Bonding—for a tooth with a slight imperfection, such as a chip or minor misalignment, Dr. Carmen may recommend one-appointment bonding. A tooth-colored composite resin is applied to the tooth and hardened with a curing light. Once hardened, Dr. Carmen will sculpt and polish the restoration.
Porcelain Veneers—for more seriously stained, chipped or misaligned teeth, there are porcelain veneers, which are thin layers of dental porcelain that Dr. Carmen adheres to your teeth. Porcelain veneers are fabricated in a dental lab to specifications designed to best enhance your unique smile and face.
Cosmetic Gum Lift—if your smile shows too much gum and not enough teeth, then a gum lift can uncover the tooth structure that is hidden beneath that overgrown soft tissue. Excess gum tissue is precisely removed and after a short recovery, you’ll have a happy smile to show the world!
Schedule an Appointment Today
To learn more about the possibilities of cosmetic dentistry, call the office of Dr. Bobby J. Carmen in Norman, OK. We also conveniently serve patients in Del City, Moore, the University of Oklahoma and throughout central Oklahoma.
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Cosmetic Bonding for Quick and Easy Tooth Repair
October 15, 2014
Oops! You just chipped a tooth. Or perhaps you have a tooth that has always been misshapen or misaligned. There’s no reason to settle for a smile that is less than what you want it to be. With the modern dental treatment of cosmetic bonding, that tooth can likely be repaired in one appointment at the Norman, OK, office of Dr. Bobby Carmen.
When is Cosmetic Bonding the Right Choice?
There are a number of cases when cosmetic bonding may be the perfect option. Some of these instances include:
- Repairing a chipped or cracked tooth
- Restoring the look of discolored or stained teeth
- Correcting the spacing between teeth
- Changing the shape of a tooth
With cosmetic or dental bonding, Dr. Carmen will first need to slightly roughen the exterior of the existing tooth in order to provide the proper surface for the bonding material to adhere. Then a tooth-colored resin material is applied to the tooth. The resin is molded and smoothed to the desired shape. A special ultraviolet light that “bonds” the resin to the tooth hardens the material. Dr. Carmen will further shape, trim and polish the bonded material to match the appearance of the rest of the tooth, thereby restoring your tooth and improving your smile.
Advantages of Cosmetic Bonding
The first advantage of cosmetic bonding is that the procedure can usually be completed in a single visit, unless several teeth are involved. Secondly, cosmetic bonding rarely even requires local anesthesia. Finally, when compared to other cosmetic dental procedures such as veneers or crowns, cosmetic bonding is relatively inexpensive.
Call the Office of Dr. Carmen Today
Whether you just noticed that chipped tooth or you have a tooth that has been bothering you for a while, cosmetic bonding may be just the solution you’re seeking. Make an appointment with Dr. Carmen and his team in Norman, OK. We’ll be happy to speak to you about what cosmetic bonding can do for your smile. Dr. Carmen also serves patients throughout Central Oklahoma, Moore, Del City and the University of Oklahoma.
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Choosing Between Dentures and Dental Implants
September 29, 2014
If you have missing or damaged teeth that need to be replaced, you may be considering a choice between dentures and dental implants. For a long time, dentures were the only option for people looking to replace teeth that had been lost or extracted. Today, you may also choose dental implants. The decision between dentures and dental implants shouldn’t be taken lightly and you should get all the facts before you make your choice. You can make an appointment with Dr. Carmen in Norman, OK,today to get those facts and discuss your options.
Dentures
Full and partial dentures are made of a series of one or more false teeth that are attached to a metal or plastic framework. Simulated gum tissue is added for a more natural look. Dentures are held in place with the use of an adhesive paste or wafers. However, their bond is not always secure; dentures can slip and move around while eating and speaking. Lower dentures tend to move more frequently and can cause gum irritation and sores. Dentures require daily cleaning and will eventually need replacement. Dentures also do not correct the missing tooth roots in your jaw, which may lead to jawbone recession and facial collapse.
Dental Implants
Choosing dental implants can eliminate some of these issues. The process starts with a tiny titanium implant that’s inserted into your jawbone to serve as the replacement tooth root and to preserve the bone structure in your jaw. A dental crown is then attached to the dental implant, serving as your prosthetic tooth. Implants will not slip or move, require far less maintenance than dentures and are the most permanent solution for tooth loss, often lasting a lifetime.
Dentures and Dental Implants in Norman, OK
Be proactive about your oral health and make an appointment with Dr. Carmen today for a free consultation about your choice between dentures and dental implants. Dr. Carmen restores smiles everyday throughout Norman, Del City, the University of Oklahoma, Midwest City, Moore, and Central Oklahoma.
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Cosmetic Gum Lift: Transform Your Smile with Dr. Bobby J. Carmen
July 10, 2014
When you look at your smile in the mirror, do you like what you see? Do you feel confident in the appearance of your teeth and gums, as well as the way your smile impacts your overall appearance? For some patients, excessive gum tissue can make teeth appear short and stubby, negatively affecting the symmetry and balance of their smile. At Bobby J. Carmen, DDS in Norman, OK, Dr. Carmen and his team help patients with all kinds of cosmetic woes finally achieve the confident, gorgeous smiles they’ve always dreamed of. One of the ways we do this is with a procedure called a cosmetic gum lift.
Can a Cosmetic Gum Lift Help Me?
Many people who think that their teeth look too short (or that their smile is filled with too much gum in general) believe the problem to reside with the actual length of their teeth. Fortunately, this is not typically the case. The teeth are merely covered by too much gum tissue, hiding the healthy crowns of the teeth beneath. Using only the most advanced soft tissue laser technology, Dr. Carmen can effectively and carefully remove this excess gum tissue, revealing more of the tooth in a way that is completely safe. After a brief period of healing, you’ll see a completely transformed new smile emerge.
In order to determine if a cosmetic gum lift procedure is the right choice for you, Dr. Carmen will first assess the health and status of your gum tissue and teeth. If you are a good candidate for this solution, we will formulate a treatment plan that is specifically tailored to your individual needs. You’ll love your results, finally feeling fantastic about the way your teeth and smile look.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
If you’d like to learn more about how cosmetic dentistry treatments can help you enjoy a bold, confident smile you’ll truly be proud to show off to the world, Dr. Carmen is here to help. Contact our office in Norman, OK today to schedule your appointment with our caring, experienced team. Our family-friendly, state-of-the-art practice also happily serves patients from throughout the surrounding areas, including Del City, the University of Oklahoma, Midwest City, Central Oklahoma, Moore, and beyond.
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Get the Bright, Beautiful Smile You Want & Deserve with Teeth Whitening from Dr. Bobby J. Carmen
March 27, 2014
If you find yourself feeling insecure or even embarrassed about the color of your teeth, you are certainly not alone. In fact, most Americans report at least some level of desire to brighten the shade of their teeth, saying that a whiter smile makes them look and feel more youthful and attractive. At the Norman, OK office of Dr. Bobby J. Carmen, our team of dental professionals performs a variety of cosmetic dentistry treatments for more beautiful smiles, including KöR Teeth Whitening.
Why Professional Teeth Whitening?
Unlike the teeth whitening strips, trays, pens, and gels that you can buy at your local drugstore, our professional whitening services deliver real results that last. Dr. Carmen offers his patients the advantage of KöR Whitening, a deep bleaching teeth whitening system that has the ability to lighten even the most severely stained teeth by up to 16 shades! Over-the-counter solutions are not nearly as powerful, typically only whitening by two to three shades.
In addition to the impressive whitening power of KöR Deep Bleaching, this system offers numerous other benefits. Sensitivity, for example, is not a problem with this product as it is with the majority of teeth whitening solutions on the market today. In fact, the majority of patients treated with the KöR Whitening system report feeling no sensitivity to the formula whatsoever, and even those who did claimed that the mild feeling they did experience was far less than with any other system they’d tried. Within as little as two weeks with the KöR Deep Bleaching system from Dr. Carmen, you’ll be smiling with whiter, more beautiful teeth.
A Bright, White Smile in No Time
If you’d like to enjoy the many benefits of a brilliantly white smile that lasts, contact our office in Norman, OK today and reserve your appointment with our friendly, knowledgeable staff. We look forward to giving you back the confidence you deserve to smile freely, showing off luminescent white teeth that still look completely natural. Dr. Carmen also serves patients from nearby communities in the surrounding areas, including Central Oklahoma, the University of Oklahoma, Moore, Norman and beyond.
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Revitalize Your Smile and Make it Shine with Cosmetic Dentistry in Norman, OK
October 4, 2013
While keeping your teeth and gums healthy is a must, of course, Dr. Carmen also understands that for many patients, it’s important to have a smile that’s visually beautiful as well. After all, your smile is often one of the first things people notice about you when first meeting, and if your teeth appear white and straight, it can imply all sorts of positive attributes, including youth, confidence, success, and much more. Sadly, though, many of us aren’t born with naturally perfect smiles. Whether you’ve experienced oral flaws due to genetics, an injury, or simply that extra cup of coffee in the morning, Dr. Carmen is here to help with multiple cosmetic dentistry services at his Norman office. We’ll work closely with you, making sure to find the solution that best fits your unique needs and leaves you with a smile that’s simply stunning!
Our available cosmetic dentistry services include:
- Teeth Whitening
- Cosmetic Bonding
- Cosmetic Gum Lift
- Porcelain Veneers & Lumineers
- Porcelain Crowns
What if you’re not sure what cosmetic dentistry treatment would be right for you? Don’t worry – with the help of a personalized smile makeover plan, Dr. Carmen will be happy to create a personalized treatment plan with your valuable input, saving you both time and possible frustration.
Don’t settle for a lackluster smile that leaves you embarrassed to look in the mirror – instead, pursue the look of your dreams with help from Dr. Carmen! Contact our Norman, OK office today to schedule an appointment. Our team strongly believes in providing personalized dental services that gives our patient something to smile about. We also serve the areas of Moore, the University of Oklahoma, Central Oklahoma, and beyond.
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