Dr. Quevedo is a member of the
Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Tremendous advancements have been made in the last ten years in cosmetic dentistry. We are now able to create beautiful smiles in situations that used to be difficult at best. Those patients who have undergone a cosmetic "Smile Make-Over", have very often reported a new outlook on life, and an increase in their self-esteem. They feel so much better about themselves, that they smile most of the time, and are so much more motivated to maintain good homecare habits. The net result of all of this is a patient with not only a beautiful smile, but a healthier mouth as well. Remember to check out some of the before and after photos of many of the treatments discussed on this page in our Photo Gallery.
Dr. Quevedo has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry, and has taken many continuing education courses to stay up to date with all the latest techniques and materials. He is a member of the Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and a certified Invisalign provider.
Although we are able to make many of our beautiful porcelain restorations in a single visit using our Cerec AC, many cases still need to be sent to the lab to be made. ALL of the cases that we send out are made with care in a US lab using FDA approved materials. In response to the encroachment of managed care plans which pay little or nothing for lab made restorations such as a crown, some offices are using labs in China, Taiwan, or the Philippines to make their crowns. Personally, I'd rather not have my crowns made out of "mystery metal". If they put lead paint on the toys our kids play with, who knows what they're using in their crowns? No thanks.....
Crowns- Sometimes referred to as a "cap" by the lay person, the crown encircles and encloses the tooth. It slides down over the tooth (like a cap on your head) and is cemented or bonded in place. Whenever 50% or more of the tooth structure is gone, or an entire corner of a tooth, a crown is typically the restoration of choice. If there's not enough tooth structure to encircle and surround a filling, then you need a restoration that will surround and support the tooth. Crowns can be either all metal, porcelain fused to metal, or all porcelain. The primary advantage to all porcelain crowns besides their beauty is that many times we can make them for you in a single visit without impressions or temporaries. This means you're only numbed once! There's no second visit needed to complete the case so you minimize time off from work too! We do not use any non-precious metals in our crowns…and ALL of them are made in the USA with FDA approved materials.
Empress & eMax Crowns- Probably the most beautiful restorations available today! These are all porcelain crowns using technology developed by Ivoclar in Liechtenstein. They look more natural than natural teeth! Many of these can be made and delivered in a single visit using the Cerec AC.
Cosmetic Recontouring- Sometimes the teeth are just not shaped as attractively as the patient would like. We can smooth out chips, uneven areas, round off sharp corners, or just the opposite, sharpen a corner that's too rounded. If your teeth are white enough to suit you, but irregularly shaped, then this may benefit you.
Invisalign®- The invisible way to straighten your teeth, without braces! Invisalign® can give you the beautiful straight teeth you've always wanted. It works through a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you're wearing. So you can smile more during treatment as well as after. Invisalign Express is the newest option that allows patients with minor orthodontic needs to get things looking nice at half the fee of a full Invisalign program.
Composite Veneers (Direct Bonding) - Very similar to porcelain veneers, except the material used is composite resin instead of porcelain. It may or may not cover the entire front surface of the tooth, either. When smaller areas need to be addressed, this is usually the material of choice. It is done in one visit. This material is also used for "white fillings". We do not place amalgam (mercury-silver) fillings.
Porcelain Inlays/Onlays- There are some instances when more strength or support than composite is necessary and so porcelain inlays are placed. An Onlay is simply an inlay that "overlays" a cusp that needs extra support. They are stunningly life-like, and very strong. This is a one-step procedure, somewhat like the porcelain veneer. An "optical" 3-D impression is made and then Dr. Quevedo designs your restoration on the computer. You can get up, stretch your legs, and watch during the 12-14 minutes it takes for the Cerec AC machine to mill (carve) your inlay or onlay.
Daniel T. Quevedo, DDS - Cosmetic Dentist Serving Longwood, Alaqua, Heathrow, Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Winter Park, Maitland, Casselberry, Winter Springs, and the Greater Orlando area.
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