Ben and Gary Show Episodes

Sharon's Story Twice Told

Sharon made the docs' day when she stopped by to tell them her dental story and how it changed her life for the better.

How Sharon Tells It

"I was always cautious about my smile." My teeth had Tetracycline stains at a young age.

Sharon Ivy Weiss 

But somehow, I couldn't convince myself to invest in an elective procedure. I did try bleaching my teeth.

Encouraged, I went for teeth straightening with Invisalign. I had some crowding. Boy did they look good all nice and straight.

During Invisalign treatment, I couldn't decide whether to go for porcelain veneers as the final step. I did research online. I went back and forth.

Finally, with encouragement from my husband and friends, I took the plunge. WOW.

I now have so much more confidence when I smile. And when photographed with my husband with his beautiful teeth I no longer feel upstaged.

I definitely feel my new smile affects the way people view me - as more open and more...

Unhappy With Your Gummy Smile?  

In some cultures showing a lot of gum when smiling is considered attractive.

If that's not you and you want to fix your gummy smile, in this video the docs talk about the causes and solutions.

What causes a "gummy" smile?

There are many causes of a gummy smile. Most are listed here.

• Teeth are not properly aligned 
• Teeth are too short either from wear or heredity
• Lip is too short
• Lip is hyperactive - moves way above the gum line
• Overgrowth of gum tissue 

 What can you do about it?

Depending on the cause, solutions can be quite serious or simple. These are listed below.

•  For misaligned teeth, orthodontics such as Invisalign can help
• In severe cases, surgical reshaping of the upper jaw can make a dramatic difference
• In severe cases, orthodontics with jaw reshaping surgery may be needed
• In mild cases, reshaping the gums with a laser or a knife can work
• In mild cases, after gum reshaping, veneers or crowns...

Porcelain Veneers or Crowns?

After viewing Episode 3, viewers asked the doctors when to use veneers instead of crowns. In this video, they answer.

What Is The Difference Between A Crown And A Veneer?

A crown is a thimble-like cap on a tooth. A veneer is a thin porcelain material covering the front surface of a tooth.

A veneer is a more conservative procedure.

What Determines Whether A Crown Or Veneer Is The Best Choice?

The condition of the tooth is what determines whether a crown or a veneer is the best choice. The doctors prefer the option that gives you the best result for the longest period of time.

What Conditions Favor A Crown?

A tooth with these conditions are unable to support a veneer and require a crown -

• Too many fillings
• Too little enamel - veneers attach best to enamel
• Habits that can fracture veneers such as nail biting, pencil chewing
• Other bite forces that can fracture veneers such as teeth alignment

These conditions are best remedied with crowns -

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Porcelain Veneers - Why You'll Love Them

In this video, the doctors discuss what porcelain veneers are, what they can do for you, and what are the considerations for beautiful results.

What Are Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of medical-grade ceramic attached to the front surfaces of teeth.

What Can Veneers Porcelain Do For You?

Porcelain veneers can change the look, shape, and color of your teeth. They can -

• Make you look younger
• Feel more confident
• Change your life in positive ways

And perhaps their greatest advantage, they are the -

• Fastest cosmetic dental procedure

What Are The Considerations For Beautiful Results?

The first and most important consideration in treatment with porcelain veneers is managing your expectations.

Ninety percent of the treatment process is planning and preparation. The doctors do digital or physical mockups to help you envision your results.

Their in-house laboratory is a great asset in creating...