Dr. Manuel Englander - Edina Dentist

Cosmetic Dentistry

Dental Veneers

Veneers offer a natural-looking solution to improve the appearance of your smile.

Teeth Whitening

Tooth whitening is a common cosmetic dentistry procedure that provides effective results to brighten stained or dull teeth.

Tooth Bonding

Tooth bonding is the application of a tooth-colored resin material using adhesives and a high intensity curing light.

Tooth Contouring

Tooth contouring is also referred to as “tooth reshaping” or “dental sculpting”. It offers an instant cosmetic fix for quickly repairing chipped teeth, crooked teeth, teeth that overlap one another, and uneven or irregular teeth.

Dental Crowns

A crown, or cap as some people call it, is a tooth restoration for many purposes. A crown is a tooth-like restoration that is used to cover up the tooth.

Dental Bridges

A bridge is used to replace one or more missing teeth in a patient’s mouth. A bridge is an extension of a crown because the procedure is a lot the same.

Dental Implants

When you are faced with a missing tooth, you have a few options to consider. Modern dental prosthetics offer viable solutions for people regardless of age and budget.

Dr. Manuel Englander is a cosmetic dentist who can artistically enhance your smile

Dr. Englander is skilled as a skilled and experienced cosmetic dentist located near 50th and France in Edina, MN. If you are looking to improve your smile, Dr. Englander can help you reach your goals for a healthy, youthful, natural-looking smile.

If you are looking for Cosmetic Dentistry in Edina, our skilled and caring Dental team can help!

A recent poll by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry showed that people with beautiful smiles are considered more attractive, enthusiastic, warm, and intelligent. At Englander Dental, we believe everyone deserves a stunning smile. Dr. Manuel Englander is a skilled cosmetic dentist who offers a wide array of esthetic therapies to improve your appearance and confidence.

Enhancing your smile’s aesthetic appearance can lead to increased self-confidence, improved social skills, and even a more positive outlook on life. Modern cosmetic dentistry combines advanced technology with fine art, and can often produce amazing results in less time than you would expect.

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Dental Veneers

Veneers offer a natural-looking solution to improve the appearance of your smile. A veneer is a thin layer of material placed over a tooth, either to improve the aesthetics of a tooth that is chipped, discolored, worn, or out of proportion. The customized, wafer-thin veneers are affixed directly onto the front of the tooth, resulting in a natural appearance that covers any irregularities or aesthetic concerns.

Teeth Whitening

Tooth whitening is a common cosmetic dentistry procedure that provides effective results to brighten stained or dull teeth. According to the FDA, whitening restores natural tooth color and bleaching whitens beyond the natural color.

At Englander Dental, we can make you customized trays to apply professional strength whitening gel. To apply the gel, squeeze a drop into the tray for each tooth surface. Whitening gels vary in strength, so be sure to follow the directions given to you by Dr. Manuel Englander. In as little as 20 minutes a day for one week, you will see results. This process can erase most stains from coffee drinking and tobacco, as well as tooth yellowing associated with aging, producing a brilliant, bright white smile.

In-Office Whitening

There is also an in-office gel treatment that provides a faster result.

Alternatives To Whitening

Teeth whitening may not be an appropriate treatment for all stains. For hard-to-treat stains, porcelain veneers or crowns are a better option.

Tooth Bonding

Tooth Bonding For Immediate Results

Tooth bonding is the application of a tooth-colored resin material using adhesives and a high intensity curing light. The procedure gets its name because materials are bonded to the tooth. Often times bonding is used as a cosmetic alternative to amalgam fillings, or to protect a portion of the tooth’s root that has been exposed when gums recede.

Bonding is typically used for cosmetic purposes to improve the appearance of a discolored or chipped tooth. It is also used to close spaces between teeth, to make teeth look longer or to change the shape or color of teeth. Recent advances in materials coupled with advanced techniques have meant that cosmetic bonding is becoming more effective and popular than ever before. In the hands of an experienced cosmetic dentist, like Dr. Manuel Englander, that means you can get fast results and a natural-looking solution smile.

Tooth Contouring

Tooth Contouring For Immediate Results

Tooth contouring is also referred to as “tooth reshaping” or “dental sculpting”. It offers an instant cosmetic fix for quickly repairing chipped teeth, crooked teeth, teeth that overlap one another, and uneven or irregular teeth.

Contouring can also give you a more comfortable bite, which can relieve jaw muscles that may have been stressed due to improper alignment. These procedures can usually be completed in one session, or can be slowly performed over the course of a number of shorter sessions to slowly phase in the changes to your mouth’s appearance.

Crowns

A crown, or cap as some people call it, is a tooth restoration for many purposes. A crown is a tooth-like restoration that is used to cover up the tooth. The existing tooth is smoothed down on the top and sides to make room for a crown to fit. The dentist then takes an impression or model of the tooth. It is then mailed to a lab where the crown is made. In the meantime, the patient goes home with a temporary crown that looks and feels like the final crown. At a second appointment, typically two weeks later, the crown is cemented to the existing tooth. Crowns can be all porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, or gold. It is important to talk to your dentist to find out what is best for your mouth.

Crowns are recommended for a number of reasons. Broken teeth, misaligned teeth, root canal treated teeth, teeth badly worn, and enamel defects can all be corrected. The most common reason for a crown is for a tooth that breaks because of a large existing filling. When a large filling is placed, it compromises the strength of the tooth. To prevent it from breaking, a crown is placed that will protect the tooth. Crowns have been a common procedure for many years and they last a very long time with good home care and professional cleanings.

Cosmetic Solutions with Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a custom-made artificial tooth cap that completely covers a chipped, cracked or damaged tooth. The tooth-shaped “cap” that is placed over a tooth to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its appearance. The crown, when cemented into place, fully encases the entire visible portion of a tooth above the gum line. Crowns can be made from a number of different materials. All-ceramic crowns are milled out of blocks of solid porcelain to match the shade and color of your tooth.

Most commonly, dental crowns are a restoration procedure for teeth needing more structural support and long-lasting protection than cavity fillings or inlays. Dental crowns can be used in connection with a variety of procedures in cosmetic dentistry:

  • Dental Implants: Dental crowns are used to cap the metal rod implant in place of a missing tooth.
  • Dental Bridges: Dental crowns on the teeth adjacent to the bridge serve as anchors for the bridge to clamp onto for support.
  • Root Canal Therapy: Dental crowns protect brittle teeth after root canal therapy.

Advantages of Dental Crowns

Support for the Tooth
While dental veneers only conceal the front surface of a tooth, dental crowns cover the entire damaged tooth, restoring functionality, shape, size, and strength to the tooth. This is especially important for posterior teeth where up to 150-200 lbs. of pressure can be placed on the teeth while chewing.

Long Lasting
Dental crowns are designed to last several years when accompanied by good oral hygiene. On average, they last at least ten years, but generally much longer depending on the type of crown and oral health of the patient.

Preserve The Tooth
Dental crowns seal the damaged teeth off from bacteria in the saliva that can cause teeth to deteriorate. They can also hold together cracked teeth, preserving their functionality.

Natural Looking Results
The dental lab can custom mold dental crowns that closely match the curves and shape of your other teeth.

Fixed Bridges

A bridge is used to replace one or more missing teeth in a patient’s mouth. A bridge is an extension of a crown because the procedure is a lot the same. A tooth on each side of the missing tooth space is smoothed down on the tops and side. An impression is taken from which a model is fabricated. The model is then used by the dental lab to fabricate the bridge. In the meantime, the patient is sent home with a temporary bridge. It is possible to replace numerous missing teeth, but the dentist needs to do a thorough exam to determine what the best option is.

A bridge is a fixed dental restoration used to replace a missing tooth by joining an artificial tooth permanently to adjacent teeth or dental implants. Types of bridges may vary, depending upon how they are fabricated and the way they anchor to the adjacent teeth. Conventionally, bridges are made using the indirect method of restoration. However, bridges can be fabricated directly in the mouth using such materials as composite resin.

Other tooth replacement solutions include:

  • Dental implants
  • Dentures

Implants

Implants are an amazing treatment option to replace missing teeth. A titanium post is placed into the bone and fuses into place. A crown is then placed on top of the post. It looks exactly like a real tooth and nobody will notice the difference. It also functions like a real tooth and you will never notice the difference. The great thing about implants is there success rate. They are truly the best treatment option when it comes to replacing a missing tooth. They don’t involve cutting on the adjacent teeth like a bridge. They also have a longer life span than a fixed bridge.

Another use for implants is to anchor a denture into place. Sometimes dentures have poor retention due to a lack of bone present to retain them. In these cases, implants are placed into the bone. Special attachments are screwed into the implant. These attachments match attachment units on the denture to help anchor the denture. They help give stability to the denture so that they function better.

When you are faced with a missing tooth, you have a few options to consider. Modern dental prosthetics offer viable solutions for people regardless of age and budget. Many people choose dental implants because they are totally secure and no other teeth need to be treated to replace the missing tooth. Bridges and dentures are also popular alternatives.

Dr. Manuel Englander is very experienced in this area and has helped many people in the Edina area solve their tooth loss situations.

Prosthodontics, (also known as dental prosthetics or prosthetic dentistry), is the dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes.

Tooth replacement options include:

  • Dental Implants
  • Bridges
  • Dentures

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