Cosmetic Dental Services

When patients have teeth that are looking lackluster or a chip or fracture in his or her smile, Dr. Fredrick Shaw has a variety of cosmetic dental services to offer. Cosmetic dentistry is designed to aesthetically improve the smile while restoring teeth and gums. If you wish to enhance the overall appearance of your smile, schedule a consultation with Dr. Fredrick Shaw to discuss veneers, teeth whitening, dental bridges, dental implants, or more.

If you have stained, broken, or uneven teeth, cosmetic dental services can help restore them. Dr. Fredrick Shaw may suggest bleaching to make teeth whiter, repairing chips or rough spots with fillings that match your teeth or fill cavities with tooth-colored materials. Making subtle or major repairs such as these will leave patients feeling confident and comfortable with their smile makeover.

If you have questions or concerns about cosmetic dentistry, please give us a call. To learn more about services we provide at the practice, visit FredrickShawDDS.com for more information.  To schedule an appointment with Dr. Fredrick Shaw in Austin, TX, call 512-451-7491.

Crown Lengthening

Crown lengthening is the term for removing excess gum tissue from the surfaces of teeth.  The doctors of Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group remove gum tissue from patient’s mouths for aesthetics and for function.  We see many patients unhappy with their smiles, and even patients without any damage to their teeth feel like their gums keep them from enjoying their ideal smile.  When gum tissue is removed for function it is typically for making room to affix a restoration, like a crown, to a tooth.

Whether a crown lengthening procedure is done for function or aesthetics, it is a simple in-office procedure. Local anesthetic is used while your dentist removes excess gum tissue with either a scalpel or laser tools.  If tissue is being removed for a restoration to fit you may only require tissue to be removed from a couple of teeth.  Some people have more gum tissue than others and it results in a gummy smile, which can be corrected throughout the entire mouth.  The result is a visually pleasing ratio of teeth to gums that creates an even smile! 

To learn more about crown lengthening and all the services available at the practice, visit FredrickShawDDS.com for more information.  To schedule an appointment with Dr. Fredrick Shaw in Austin, TX, call 512-451-7491.

Makeover Your Smile With Veneers

Patients are always asking the doctors at Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group about the latest cosmetic solutions for their teeth.  Some fixes are recommended just to repair damage or just to whiten, but veneers are the best way to give your smile a total makeover. Veneers are thin ceramic shells that bond directly to the surface of your teeth.  This gives you the opportunity to completely change the appearance of your smile and still look natural.  Patients with cosmetic issues like staining, cracked or chipped teeth, and even crooked teeth and small gaps can achieve a dazzling smile with veneers.

A patient can have a brand new smile using veneers in two to three visits!  First, your dentist will discuss the shape and look you want for your new smile.  Then an impression of your teeth is taken in order to custom fit the final product to the surfaces of your teeth.  The impression is sent to a dental laboratory where your custom veneers will be fabricated, which may take up to two weeks.  On your final visit, the veneers are bonded to your teeth for you to wear and enjoy!

To learn more about veneers and all the services available at the practice, visit FredrickShawDDS.com for more information.  To schedule an appointment with Dr. Fredrick Shaw in Austin, TX, call 512-451-7491.

Teeth Whitening Advantages

Brushing and flossing on a daily basis will assist in keeping your teeth white, but sometimes they need an extra push. Dr. Fredrick Shaw offers teeth whitening services to patients who desire a whiter smile in a flash. Over time, our teeth may appear lackluster due to foods and beverages we consume and lifestyle factors such as smoking. If you’re considering whitening your teeth professionally, schedule a consultation with us.

Teeth will change color if we consume too much coffee, wine, and iced tea because the pigments in these beverages attach themselves to tooth enamel. Additionally, tobacco use will create stubborn stains that are hard to eliminate. Teeth-whitening is a simple process but not all whitening methods work on all teeth. To assure that whitening is right for you, it’s best to discuss the procedure with Dr. Shaw. If you decide that you are a candidate for whitening, the procedure may be completed in-office or with take-home trays.

If you have questions or concerns about teeth whitening, please give us a call. To learn more about services we provide at the practice, visit FredrickShawDDS.com for more information.  To schedule an appointment with Dr. Fredrick Shaw in Austin, TX, call 512-451-7491.

Causes of Cavities

Cavities are a form of tooth decay that is caused by specific types of bacteria. Though cavities are common in children, they can form in adults as well. If a patient has a diet that is high in sugar and carbohydrates, they increase their chances of developing cavities. Though Dr. Fredrick Shaw, DDS has filling options to repair the tooth or teeth that have been decayed, he would much rather his patients practice prevention.

If a cavity is in its early stages, a patient may feel no pain at all. After time passes, however, the teeth may become sensitive to hot and cold beverages. To prevent cavities, it’s important to visit our office twice a year for professional cleanings and oral exams in addition to brushing at least twice a day and flossing at least once a day. Cavities that are diagnosed in the early stages are reversible, but if harmful acids continue to attack the tooth or teeth, Dr. Fredrick Shaw, DDS will need to take additional steps to correct the problem.

If you have questions or concerns about cavities or dental fillings, please give us a call. To learn more about our sedation options and all the services we provide at the practice, visit FredrickShawDDS.com for more information.  To schedule an appointment with Dr. Fredrick Shaw in Austin, TX, call 512-451-7491.

Veneers

Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group can give you the opportunity to totally makeover your mouth with veneers! Veneers are made from a thin ceramic shell and fit over your existing teeth, allowing you to completely change the appearance of your smile.  Patients with cosmetic issues like staining, cracked or chipped teeth, and even crooked teeth and small gaps can achieve a dazzling smile with veneers.

Patients can have a new smile using veneers in as little as two visits. First, the dentist will discuss the shape and look you want for your new smile.  Once your teeth are prepared for the treatment, an impression of your teeth is taken. This impression is sent to a dental laboratory to make the final product.  Ask us about temporary cosmetic options for you to wear for the two weeks it may take for the custom product to be fabricated. On your final visit, the veneers are bonded to the surface of your teeth for you to wear home and wear forever!

Veneers let you make a dramatic change to the appearance of your smile and still look natural.  To learn more about out veneers and all the services we provide at the practice, visit FrederickShawDDS.com for more information.  To schedule an appointment with Dr. Frederick Shaw in Austin, TX, call 512-451-7491.

Veneers to Restore Your Smile

At Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group, Dr. Fredrick Shaw, DDS offers veneers as an excellent way to redesign and reshape your entire mouth. Veneers are usually placed as an option for correcting stained, chipped decayed or crooked teeth. They are ultra-thin shells of ceramic (porcelain) or a composite resin material, which are bonded to the front of the teeth.

Veneers offer a conservative approach to changing a tooth’s color and shape and they generally don’t require the extensive shaping prior to the procedure that crowns do, yet offer a stronger most aesthetic alternative. In terms of the process to place veneers, it is a procedure that takes approximately two to three visits. The first step involves your active participation and you explaining to Dr. Fredick Shaw, DDS the goal you are trying to achieve. During this appointment, he will examine your teeth to make sure that veneers are appropriate for you and discuss what the procedure will involve.

If you wish to enhance the appearance of your smile or if you have questions about veneers, give us a call. To learn more about Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group in Austin, TX, call us at 512-451-7491 or visit our website, www.fredrickshawdds.com.