Saturday, October 11, 2014

Cosmetic dentistry with Dr. Carrasco in Cancun

Dentcare Cancun: A perfect destination for those who want to wear a beautiful smile!

Cosmetic dentistry, as the name suggests, is the branch of dentistry which deals with the enhancement of facial and dental esthetics. Hence, it is one of the most wanted dental specialties. The cosmetic dental procedures performed by Dr. Jorge Carrasco go in harmony with an individual’s facial features and his/her personality.



First of all, Dr. Carrasco tries to understand what the patient expects from him and what his needs are. Then, a careful assessment of the mouth is performed. Now the doctor explains the possible treatment options to the patient that are most appropriate for him and leaves the decision on him to choose. With patient’s consent, Dr. Carrasco proceeds on with the selected treatment option.

Four most important cosmetic procedures performed at Dentcare, Mexico are-

1.  Dental bonding

- Minor tooth problems like chipping off from sides, gaps between teeth or crown lengthening can be corrected by the procedure of dental bonding.

- Composite resin is used for this purpose.

- It is available in various shades and hues and the most suitable shade can be matched with the remaining teeth and used for filling

- A special light is used for hardening the resin that is applied in layer-by-layer manner.

- Finally, Dr. Carrasco polishes the filling to render a natural luster that matches with the neighboring teeth.


2. Dental veneers or Lumineers

- These are thin shells that are made out of porcelain mostly and cover the front surfaces of the teeth.

- They are used to conceal minor dental defects like pits on teeth, chipped off teeth, abnormally small or thin teeth and likewise.

- These veneers are stuck to the teeth with the help of dental cement.  For thinner restoration materials, Dr Carrasco uses Lumineers as an alternative


3. Dental crowns

- Dental crowns cover or cap a tooth completely on all surfaces.

- It is recommended for those cases wherein the rest of the procedures have been proven ineffective.

- Though many materials can be used for the fabrication of a dental crown, Zirconia is regarded to be the best due to its strength and durability even at thin layers and the unbeatable esthetic qualities.

- Dr. Jorge believes in giving the best to his patients.  Zirconia is the preferred crown material at Dentcare in Cancun, Mexico


4. Teeth whitening

- This treatment deals with problems like yellowing or staining of teeth.

-  Professional teeth whitening performed at Dentcare can lighten your teeth by at least 4 to 8 shades depending on the severity of the stains.

- To hasten the procedure of teeth whitening, Dr. Carrasco employs special lights that cleave the molecules of the whitening agent and kick-start the chemical reaction.

Apart from those mentioned above, there are many other treatment procedures that are performed to enhance the esthetics of a person. So, next time if you feel shy to look at a mirror while you smile, simply visit us at Dentcare in Cancun and we promise to give you a smile that you will cherish throughout your life!