Cosmetic Dentistry of Napa

Local Dentist Dr. Cecil Lamberton

  • Cosmetic Dentistry of Napa
  • Home
  • Your
    Team
    • Dr. Lamberton
    • Our Team
  • Smile
    Gallery
  • New
    Patients
    • New Patients
    • Our Office
    • Testimonials
    • Latest Tech
  • Cosmetic
    Dentistry
    • Cosmetic Contouring
    • Cosmetic Bonding
    • Porcelain Crowns
    • Porcelain Veneers
    • Teeth Whitening
    • Digital Smile Design
    • Dental Implants
  • General
    Dentistry
    • Dental Implants
    • Crowns and Bridges
    • Periodontal Therapy
    • Laser Dentistry
    • TMJ Disorders
    • Sedation Dentistry
  • Airway
    Dentistry
    • Dentistry for Healthy Sleep
  • Contact
    Us
    • Appointment Request
  • Blog

By Cecil Lamberton

Are Porcelain Veneers Right For Me?

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are thin layers of porcelain that cover the front of your teeth, giving them a straighter, whiter, and more beautiful appearance. Veneers can be used to improve the appearance of your smile by hiding common problems such as:

  • Stained or discolored teeth
  • Uneven or slightly crooked smile
  • Small or chipped teeth

How do Veneers Work?

Traditional porcelain veneers require a thin layer of enamel to be removed from the front of your tooth to make room for the veneer. The veneer fits snugly in place to create the look of a perfect tooth. Your dentist will prepare your teeth in one visit, then you will return to have your veneers placed. Once securely placed you will keep your veneers forever, maintaining your teeth as you normally would.

If you would like a more beautiful smile without removing existing tooth structure, “No-Pre Veneers” may be the perfect solution. No-preparation or minimal-preparation veneers reduce, and sometimes eliminate the need, to remove any existing tooth structure. If no tooth structure is removed, no-prep veneers can often be removed if you choose to do so later in life

Both traditional porcelain veneers and no-prep veneers offer beautiful results. It takes a thorough evaluation by an experienced cosmetic dentist to determine which type of veneer is best for you. Your dentist will take into consideration any existing tooth defects as well as your personal goals and preferences when planning your smile makeover. Questions your dentist may evaluate include:

  • Do you have significant staining?
  • Are your teeth generally well-aligned?
  • Do you currently have healthy enamel?
  • Do you have chipped or broken teeth?
  • Do you have other restorations such as crowns or bridges?

No-Prep Veneers can cover your teeth with a translucent tooth-like surface as thin as .03 mm. Benefits of No-Prep Veneers include:

  • Little to no removal of existing tooth structure
  • Fast treatment time with no provisional veneers
  • Pain-free treatment with no post-treatment sensitivity
  • Potentially reversible (although removing bonding without damaging enamel is sometimes difficult)

Depending on the current condition of your teeth, a thicker veneer may do a better job of hiding defects or correctly contouring your smile. Potential disadvantages of No-Prep Veneers:

  • Significant tooth-staining may still be visible through the veneer
  • Appearance may not be as naturally translucent as traditional veneers or preferred color may not be achieved
  • Teeth will have increased contour due to added thickness, which can also cause more lip protrusion
  • Durability may be compromised if there is not enough supporting healthy tooth structure

Both traditional and No-Prep Porcelain Veneers can give you a beautiful smile, however the best solution for you depends on the existing condition of your teeth and your goals for your smile make-over. Porcelain veneers can give you a beautiful, white, long-lasting smile. See your cosmetic dentist to help determine the best solution for your smile makeover.

Filed Under: Cosmetic Dentistry, Uncategorized Tagged With: Cosmetic Dentistry, Cosmetic Procedures, Cosmetic Veneers, Dental Veneers, No-Prep Veneers, Porcelain Veneers, Smile Makeovers, Temporary Veneers, What Are Veneers

By Cecil Lamberton

Sleep Apnea: The Surprise Culprit In Bruxism and TMJ Disorders

TMJ Disorders

New research may be changing the focus of treatment for sufferers of bruxism (grinding teeth), TMD (temporomandibular disorders of jaw muscles, joints and/or nerves) or occlusion issues.

Traditionally, dentists have treated these disorders with mechanical devices such as night guards. These devices are effective in minimizing damage, but they do not address the causes of the behavior.

Now, several studies reveal these problems may be triggered by sleep apnea, a disorder characterized by frequent, brief breathing pauses during sleep.

Some disruption in sleep patterns is normal, but individuals with apnea may stop breathing hundreds of times a night. These microarousals can be caused by medical issues such as an airway blockage or significant increase of acid in the esophagus (obstructive sleep apnea), the brain’s failure to signal the muscles to breathe (central sleep apnea) or both (mixed sleep apnea).

People who have sleep apnea often don’t know it because they don’t awaken during the breathing pauses. They attribute the common symptoms – loud snoring, restless sleep and daytime fatigue – to other origins.

The American Sleep Apnea Association website (http://www.SleepApnea.org) offers screening questionnaires that can help you determine whether you should talk to your health professional.

If are diagnosed with sleep apnea, you have a lot of company. The Sleep Apnea Association reports that more than 18 million Americans suffer from this disorder. Men, especially African American and Hispanic men, are more than twice as likely as women to be afflicted.

Although anyone, even children, can have sleep apnea, there are factors that increase your risk. According to the Mayo Clinic, some of these are obesity, being older than 60, using alcohol or tranquilizers, smoking, difficulty breathing through your nose, or a heart problem, stroke or brain tumor.

Sleep apnea is serious. WebMD lists these seven possible consequences of untreated sleep apnea: high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, weight gain, adult asthma, acid reflux and car accidents caused by drowsiness.

The most common and most reliable method of treating sleep apnea is with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. This device keeps your air passages open by delivering greater air pressure through a mask placed over your nose while you sleep. It can feel cumbersome or uncomfortable at first, but most people do get used to it, and it does offer tremendous relief, as many testimonials reveal. Other treatment options include different airway pressure devices, surgery, jaw repositioning and supplemental oxygen.

You can help yourself, too, by quitting smoking, losing weight and abstaining from alcohol before sleep.

If you have bruxism, TMD or occlusion, this recent information correlating them with sleep apnea may suggest a new approach to your treatment. Resolving your sleep apnea also may resolve, or improve, your dental disorders. It’s definitely worth checking out.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Bruxism, Night Guards, Oral Health, Sleep Apnea, Teeth Grinding, TMD, TMJ Disorders

Google icon Yelp icon Facebook icon Twitter icon YouTube icon Pinterest icon Instagram icon

We are cleared to start seeing patients again

We're taking extra steps to keep you and our staff safe as we reopen for care.

Schedule a Cosmetic Consultation or Dental Exam Today!

Schedule Now

I used to hate going to the dentist. Mostly because I was constantly shamed about how I cared for my teeth. But Dr. Lamberton, Karla, and the whole team at Cosmetic Dentistry of Napa have made me love my teeth again. When I look in the mirror, I am proud of my smile! And I am thankful for this amazing office who helped me get there! Great service and professionalism!

Jax, Google

View more Testimonials

Partners

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

 

KOR Teeth Whitening - Deep Bleaching

 

Buteyko Clinic International

     

Testimonials

Went to Dr. Lamberton for a second opinion and wound up switching dentists. The work is the best, he refers root canals and other specialized work to accomplished endodontists, and he wound up actually being less expensive than my long-time dental practice. Plus the staff and atmosphere are wonderful. And, I have to confess, having Netfix to watch during time-consuming procedures is a great diversion.

Teri, Yelp

[READ MORE]

Social

Google Maps icon Yelp icon Facebook icon Twitter icon YouTube icon Pinterest icon Instagram icon

Contact

Phone: 707.257.7771
Located at: 3434 Villa Lane Suite 120, Napa, CA, 94558.
Email: cecil@cosmeticdentistryofnapa.com
  • Dr. Lamberton
  • Services
  • New Patients
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy

Handcrafted with on the Genesis Framework