Peter A. Pate, DDS Dental Blog

If you have crooked teeth, you may have considered using traditional metal braces to straighten them. If you don’t want to change your appearance nor deal with braces for the 18 months to three years of wear that’s required, clear aligners like ClearCorrect may sound like a better option. Unfortunately, this option can easily take 6 to 18 months to complete as well, which is not something every patient wants to deal with.

Those seeking immediate results should look no further when porcelain veneers in Buckhead are available. Here are three reasons why they’re worth considering.

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Clear braces in Buckhead are a great way to improve your oral health. Modern transparent aligners are convenient and low-profile. For many patients, they can provide all the benefits of orthodontic treatment without the drawbacks of traditional metal designs. (more…)

Clear braces in Buckhead, also known as “clear aligners,” might be the solution you’re looking for if you suffer from underbite, overbite, or misaligned teeth. Clear braces offer most of the advantages of traditional approaches without the attendant inconvenience and occasional discomfort. They enable the wearer to enjoy their customary diet and to remove the aligners for daily activities such as sleeping.

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It’s amazing how well veneers can cover up multiple imperfections in your smile without much difficulty. Getting a smile you’d typically see from actors in your favorite movies couldn’t be easier! Of course, you’ll still need to practice daily oral care if you want to make them last.

Today, your dentist wants to answer a question many patients ask him before and after treatment for veneers in Buckhead. That question is “How long will my veneers last before needing replacement?”

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Dental insurance can make it easier to afford the dental treatments you and your loved ones need in order to achieve and maintain healthy smiles for life. But what about when you are interested in improving just the appearance of your already healthy teeth? You may want to find out whether or not your insurance plan will cover a portion of cosmetic services. In many cases, the answer is no — but that shouldn’t deter you from visiting a cosmetic dentist in Buckhead to transform your smile! Keep reading to learn more about how dental insurance works for cosmetic dentistry. 

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Wedding season is upon us! If your big day is coming up quickly, we extend our heartfelt congratulations. Of course, even if you’re not getting married, the chances are good that you’ve been invited to at least one wedding this year. Regardless of if you’re a regular guest, part of the bridal party, or the bride or groom, you’re going to want to look your best when the photographer starts taking snapshots. Your cosmetic dentist in Buckhead offers several services that can enable you to smile with confidence.

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If you don’t feel like you have a “perfect smile,” don’t worry – you’re not alone! Some people were born with issues that have always bothered them, such as some teeth that are smaller or shaped differently than others. Other people have problems that developed later in life, like staining or decay, that have damaged their smile over time.

But since very few people naturally have a gorgeous smile, how is it that everyone seems to have one these days? Two words: cosmetic dentistry! A very common procedure that cosmetic dentists turn to is porcelain veneers in Buckhead. So, what are they and how can be they maintained over the long-term? Keep reading to find out!

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