Smile Gallery Helena

Internal Bleaching for a Discolored Front Tooth

A 22-year-old patient contacted our office because one of her front teeth had become noticeably discolored following root canal treatment. She had contacted several offices looking specifically for internal bleaching but had difficulty finding a provider who offered the procedure.

We were able to see her the same day and begin treatment. Internal bleaching allowed us to brighten the tooth from within while preserving her natural tooth structure.

The result was a significantly brighter, more natural-looking tooth that blended well with the surrounding teeth. She was very happy with the transformation.

Smile Makeover

This patient came in for her routine dental cleaning. During her visit, she shared that she had never really liked her smile and had always wanted to improve her teeth.

After discussing her goals and treatment options, we created a personalized smile makeover plan designed around the changes she wanted to see.

The final result gave her a brighter, more balanced smile. She loved the transformation and was extremely happy with the outcome.

Veneer Smile Makeover

This patient works in the dental field and was temporarily working with our team when she shared that she had been considering replacing her veneers, which had been in place for many years.

After discussing what she wanted to change, we began planning her veneer makeover and worked closely with our dental lab to design a smile that complemented her facial features.

Her new veneers created a more natural, balanced, and refreshed smile. She was very happy with the final result.

Smile Makeover with Bridge and Crowns

This patient contacted our office looking for a solution for a missing front tooth. We discussed dental implant treatment and explained the process, but as we talked further about her goals, she decided she also wanted to improve the appearance and color of her upper teeth.

Because she wanted to complete treatment within a shorter timeframe before an upcoming wedding, we developed a smile makeover using a dental bridge to replace the missing tooth along with crowns across the upper teeth.

The final result gave her a brighter and more balanced smile in time for the wedding. She loved her new smile and later sent us photos from the event.

Restoring Confidence with Conservative Fillings

This young patient came to our office with multiple cavities and areas of decay along the gumline that had noticeably affected his smile.

As a young husband and father, he shared that he had felt self-conscious about his teeth for a long time and often felt uncomfortable smiling.

We restored the affected areas with conservative tooth-colored fillings, improving the appearance of his teeth without extensive treatment.

When we finished and handed him the mirror, he became emotional and started to cry. He was extremely happy to see his smile restored.

Full-Arch Rehabilitation for Severe Tooth Wear

This patient presented with advanced tooth wear caused by long-term grinding and clenching, also known as bruxism. The excessive forces had significantly shortened and damaged her teeth and were also associated with discomfort in the jaw and TMJ area.

Therapeutic botulinum toxin was used as an adjunctive treatment to reduce excessive activity of the jaw-closing muscles associated with clenching and grinding.

After evaluating her bite, tooth wear, function, and smile, we completed a full-arch dental rehabilitation to restore lost tooth structure, improve the bite, and rebuild the natural proportions of her teeth.

The final result restored both function and esthetics while creating a more balanced smile and bite.

Invisalign Treatment for Dental Spacing

This patient came to our office because she was unhappy with the significant spacing between her teeth and the overall appearance of her smile.

After evaluating her tooth position, bite, and smile, we developed a customized Invisalign clear aligner treatment plan.

Using digitally planned orthodontic tooth movement, Invisalign was used to gradually close the spaces and improve alignment.

At the completion of treatment, the spacing was significantly improved and her teeth had a more even and natural appearance. She was very happy with her new smile.

Full-Mouth Rehabilitation

This patient came to our office with severe tooth wear, decay, broken teeth, and significant loss of tooth structure that affected both his smile and function.

After evaluating his bite, remaining tooth structure, and overall oral health, we completed a full-mouth rehabilitation using crowns and bridgework to restore the damaged teeth and rebuild proper form and function.

The final result improved his bite, tooth proportions, color, and overall smile. He was very happy with the transformation and the natural appearance of his new teeth.

Single Anterior Crown

This patient came to our office to improve the appearance of a single front tooth.

Because anterior teeth are highly visible, careful attention was given to the crown’s shade, shape, translucency, and contour so it would blend naturally with the surrounding teeth.

A custom anterior crown was created to restore the tooth while maintaining a natural and balanced smile. She was very happy with how well the crown matched her natural teeth.

Replacement of Existing Anterior Crowns

This patient presented with older anterior crowns that no longer provided the esthetics or tooth proportions she wanted. The existing restorations showed differences in shape, contour, color, and overall symmetry.

After evaluating the teeth, gum levels, bite, and existing restorations, we replaced the crowns with newly designed ceramic restorations.

The goal was to improve tooth proportions and contours while creating a more natural transition between the crowns and surrounding gum tissue.

The final result created a brighter, more balanced, and natural-looking smile with improved symmetry.

Internal Bleaching After Root Canal Treatment

This patient presented with a single darkened tooth following previous root canal treatment. Because the discoloration was coming from within the tooth, traditional external whitening would not provide the same result.

We treated the tooth with internal bleaching, a conservative technique used to whiten a root canal-treated tooth from the inside while preserving the natural tooth structure.

The treatment significantly improved the shade of the tooth and allowed it to blend more naturally with the surrounding teeth without the need for a veneer or crown.

Smile Rehabilitation with Crowns and Bridgework

This patient traveled from Georgia looking to improve the appearance of his smile. He had previously lost a front tooth that had already been replaced with bridgework, along with several existing crowns and restorations that he wanted to update.

After evaluating his teeth, bite, gum levels, and existing dental work, we replaced the older crowns and bridge with newly designed restorations.

Careful attention was given to tooth shape, proportions, color, and symmetry to create a more natural and balanced smile.

The final result improved the appearance of his existing dental work and created a cleaner, more harmonious smile while maintaining proper function.

Peg Lateral Correction with Dental Crowns

This patient presented with peg lateral incisors, where the upper lateral teeth are naturally smaller and narrower than normal, creating an imbalance in the smile.

After evaluating her tooth proportions, smile line, and overall esthetics, we restored the lateral incisors with custom dental crowns designed to improve their size, shape, and symmetry while blending naturally with the surrounding teeth.

The final result created a more balanced and harmonious smile with improved tooth proportions. She was very happy with the transformation.

Replacement of an Oversized Crown and Restoration of Fractured Teeth

This patient presented with an existing front crown that appeared oversized and did not blend naturally with the surrounding teeth. Several adjacent front teeth were also fractured, affecting the overall balance and symmetry of the smile.

After evaluating the existing restorations, remaining tooth structure, and smile proportions, we replaced the older crown and restored the fractured teeth with new custom crowns.

Careful attention was given to tooth size, shape, contour, and shade so the restorations would blend naturally together.

The final result improved the symmetry and proportions of the front teeth and created a more balanced, natural-looking smile.