Archive for May, 2010

“I love my smile!” – Madison

A gorgeous smile with Composite Veneers

• Price at almost half the cost of porcelain veneers.
• In one appointment you can have a white, full beautiful smile.
• Most cases require no or very little tooth preparation.
• Perfect for teenagers with small teeth that are not fully erupted.

“Dr. Miller is the best and only cosmetic dentist I would trust. She is a perfectionist and it shows in her work.” – Mary

mimic nature with Customized Porcelain

• Replace unnaturally appearing crowns with an all porcelain alternative.
• A conservative approach to restoring only one or two damaged front teeth.
• Our in-office lab can customize this porcelain to match the surrounding teeth precisely while the patient is in the chair.

“Having my smile restored has improved my confidence immensely.” – Kem

“My friends all tell me how pretty my smile is. I love my teeth! ” -Layne

Modern Dental Care in your Neighborhood: Composite Veneers & Implant Dentistry

“Now I am quick to smile just to show off my new teeth!” – Jeff

“Without the confidence from you giving me the perfect smile, I wouldn’t have been selected to be in the pageant!” – Brittany

Looking for a modern, general dentist in your Lexington, KY?

Dr. Jenny Miller has been practicing general dentistry for 16 years and offers modern, gentle dental care in a relaxing environment.

“I couldn’t believe that they matched my veneer so perfectly to the rest of my teeth. I couldn’t stop smiling!” – Mary

“Stop putting it off and give Dr. Miller a call. You won’t regret it and will wish you did it sooner!” – Brenda

UNHAPPY WITH YOUR SMILE?

Customized Porcelain and Porcelain veneers

In-Office Dental Lab

• Our In-Office dental lab gives HAMBURG EXPRESSIONS a unique advantage by allowing us to customize porcelain to match the surrounding teeth to perfection therefore preventing return visits. It’s ideal when only one or two restorations need to be done.

Visit www.HamburgExpressions.com for more Before & After Photos of Smile Transformations

“Now I am quick to smile just to show off my new teeth. When someone tells you that your smile is beautiful it makes it worth it!” – Jeff

confident smiles with implant crowns

• Replace missing teeth while preserving the gums and bone in the area by using dental implants.
• Implant crowns can be use din combination with porcelain veneers to perfect the smile.
• In office dental lab customizes the porcelain chair-side.

“I was overwhelmed to see how great my look had changed because of 4 teeth!! I encourage anyone to go in and learn the ways you can fix your smile no matter your budget” – Ashley

Implant Crown & Composite Veneers

• Composite Veneers can be fabricated in as few as one appointment.
• Most composite veneer cases require no or very little tooth preparation.
• Composite veneers are almost half the cost of porcelain veneers.
• Implant crowns may be done in conjunction with composite bonding.

“As far as my smile goes. I like it so much better and my family noticed it right away!” – Marsha

A Youthful Smile with All Porcelain Crowns

• Eliminate the dark gray color at the gum line by choosing “metal free” crowns.
• Replace crowns older than 15 years, with new, brighter, and more naturally appearing porcelain.
• All porcelain crowns can be customized chair side by out in-office dental lab so that every crown will blend seamlessly with other natural teeth and never look artificial.

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) concluded a study that estimated around 3 out of 4 Americans have a form of gum disease.  This could range from less severe cases of gingivitis or the more progressed form, called periodontitis.   It is more important than ever to maintain your daily care for healthy gums and teeth.  Increasingly, more research is indicating that these gum diseases could be tied to a few other diseases, which includes diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers.

Most people do not seek the expertise of a Periodontist because they are not aware of the long-term effects of untreated gum disease.

These are 5 facts (and their fictions) about gum disease:

1. Gums bleed sometimes, it’s not that big of a deal.

Bleeding gums is one of the main signs of periodontal disease.  If you are eating, brushing or flossing, and you notice bleeding you should schedule a visit with your local dental professional in Kentucky.

2. Flossing everyday doesn’t make a difference.

Daily oral care, which is brushing after your meals and before you sleep, and flossing everyday is the best way to prevent gum disease.   Also schedule a check-up with your dental professional two times a year.    If they find signs of gum disease, a consultation with a periodontist may be best.

3. The dental professional is scary.

Dentists, especially Periodontists, are experts in the field of gum disease.  They study an extra 3 or more years in a specialized training school that focuses on diagnosing and treating, and especially, preventing, gum disease.

4. If a tooth is lost due to gum disease, it is gone forever.

This is not true.  Your local Periodontist in Kentucky is trained in Dental Implants, a way to replace lost teeth.

5.  Only way to get gum disease is by not brushing.

Of course, if you do not brush your teeth or continue to follow your daily oral hygiene regiment, you will increase your chances of getting gum disease. There are other factors that can also contribute to the getting of gum disease as well.  Those factors are tobacco, stress, a poor diet, and even genetics play a part in the health of your gums.

Referenced from: Perio.org

A dental implant is a fake tooth root that a periodontist puts into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason.

What are Dental Implants for?

• Replace teeth without affecting bordering teeth.
• Helps to support a bridge and end the need for a removable partial denture.
• Provides reinforcement for a denture, making it more secure and comfortable

What are the advantages of Dental Implants?

• Your Appearance Dental implants look and feel like your own teeth! Since dental implants combine with the structure of your bone, they stop the bone loss and gum recession that often comes with bridgework and dentures. No one will ever know that you have an implanted  tooth.
• Saves Your Teeth Dental implants don’t sacrifice the quality of your adjacent teeth like a bridge does because the teeth beside it are not changed to support the implant. More of your own teeth are left untouched, a notable long-term benefit to your oral health!
• Self-Confidence Dental implants allow you to speak and eat with confidence again! They offer more security and more freedom then dentures. No more worrying about misplaced dentures or dealing with plates and glue.
• Reliability The rate of success for implants is very predictable. It is one of the best options for tooth replacement.

Thank you for taking the time to look at my blog!  My name is Dr. Jenny Miller, DMD.   I am a Cosmetic and Reconstructive Dentist.  When I’m not participating in life changing dentistry, I devotes most of my time to my children, Layne, Emily and Evan. As evidenced from the moment you enter Hamburg Expressions and my home, I love interior design and decorating. I have developed a true love and appreciation for photography which keeps me busy in my free time. I also enjoy kickboxing, volunteering with church youth groups, donating time to the homeless and working on the family small farm.

I made this blog as a way to keep my clients and residents of Kentucky, connected to the ever changing landscape of dentistry.  I hope this becomes a resource to you when you have questions or are looking to get more information.