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Artistic Smile Makeovers At Koch Aesthetic Dentistry

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Artistic Smile Masterpieces At Allan S. Thomas, Cosmetic & General Dentistry

Hello Birmingham friends of Koch Aesthetic Dentistry! Thanks for stopping by the ultimate cosmetic dentistry blog. Today we are talking about personal transformation. Many Birmingham men and women want to reinvent themselves in at least one aspect of their life.

Some Birmingham people are training for a new career. Some local men and women have made a healthy lifestyle a priority by making better food choices and working out on a regular basis. Some Birmingham people are dedicating more attention to their personal relationships.

At Koch Aesthetic Dentistry, Dr. Paul Koch skillfully uses advanced cosmetic dentistry to transform lucky patients with complete smile makeovers.

A comprehensive smile redesign involves more than applying four or six porcelain veneers to the upper front teeth. Though veneers can dramatically improve a smile, a complete smile makeover is a total smile transformation.

Dr. Koch evaluates the condition, size, shape, alignment, and color of the teeth. These elements are created, meticulously refined, and integrated in perfect harmony. The procedures Dr. Koch adeptly uses are dental crowns, inlays/onlays, clear braces, dental veneers, teeth whitening, and dental implants.

Like any artistic masterpiece, a perfect smile is far more than the sum of its parts.

If you have a vision for your smile, it can become a reality at Koch Aesthetic Dentistry. Schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation today at our dental spa by calling 205-202-8618 or visiting http://www.kochaesthetics.com/meetdrkoch.htm.

What is a Canted Midline?

Friday, January 6th, 2012

Mountain Brook Cosmetic Dentists Dr. J. Paul Koch considers many factors when designing a smile for a Birmingham smile makeover client. One of the smile design elements involved is the facial midline. The facial midline can be determined by drawing an imaginary line from the center of the eyebrows to the center of the two peaks in the top lip (Cupid’s bow).

The skilled Birmingham cosmetic dentist considers the length and angle of the facial midline to properly position porcelain crowns, dental veneers and dental implants. When front teeth restorations do not line up with the facial midline, it is called a canted midline. This is a common mistake found in the cosmetic work of inexperienced Birmingham cosmetic dentists.

Most Birmingham dentistry patients do not realize the level of 3-D engineering required in cosmetic dentistry. In addition to the orientation in relation to the facial midline, there is also the angle and size of the teeth in relation to each other and in relation to the size and shape of the lips and gums.

If you are considering an extensive smile makeover, you do not want to trust your smile to an inexperienced Birmingham cosmetic dentist. When you have a smile design consultation with Dr. J. Paul Koch feel free to ask probing questions about his experience and technical design procedures. We are confident that you will feel comfortable choosing Dr. Koch for your smile makeover.

Koch Aesthetic Dentistry is located at 2311 Highland Ave S, Ste 323 in Birmingham. We offer a full range of general and cosmetic dental procedures. Ask us about veneers, clear braces, tooth whitening and laser dentistry. We look forward to meeting you. Call us today at 205-202-8618.

Crooked Teeth in Birmingham?

Friday, July 1st, 2011

Can't afford braces? Now is a great time to have crooked teeth! Why? They can easily be straightened.

There are few technological wonders of our era that are more appreciated than modern braces. Teeth straightening hardware of past generations in Birmingham had many drawbacks. They often involved a whole orthodontic tool kit–full metal bands, headgear, elastics, spacers, and wires poking every which way. If you played an instrument that required the use of your mouth, well, it wasn’t pretty.

Metal braces for most in Birmingham were uncomfortable, bulky, and downright ugly. They also created many hidden nooks and crannies for bacteria to quietly drill into your enamel. If you are too young to remember old school braces, you can’t truly appreciate the ceramic braces, clear braces and Invisalign aligners available today right here in Homewood, Hoover , and Vestavia Hills, Crestline. Even traditional metal braces are now smaller, less noticeable, and more comfortable.

The advancements in Birmingham orthodontic treatments and shorter treatment times is one reason many Birmingham adults have chosen to straighten their teeth with clear braces even if they passed as a teenager. Does that mean you don’t need to have your child seen by a Birmingham orthodontist if you suspect problems? Absolutely not.

The American Association of Orthodontics recommends early Birmingham orthodontic evaluation. It is always best to identify problems with teeth and jaw development early. Your orthodontist or dentist will know the proper age to begin treatment if necessary.

We provide many cosmetic dental procedures at Koch Aesthetic Dentistry in Birmingham. Did you know that porcelain veneers can solve some less-extreme tooth alignment problems? If your teeth are fairly straight but your smile is compromised by a couple of damaged or chipped teeth, affordable porcelain veneers may be your one-visit solution.

For more information about the Birmingham cosmetic dental options offered at Koch Aesthetic Dentistry in Birmingham, see http://www.kochaesthetics.com/meetdrkoch.htm or call 205-202-8618.

Straighten Teeth Fast in Birmingham

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Color Braces Poorly aligned teeth? Think it takes forever for braces to straighten them? Think again. There are many new types of braces available in Birmingham. In some cases, teeth can be straightened in a few months and then, with braces off–a fantastic new smile.

If you are considering straightening your teeth, come into Koch Aesthetic Dentistry in Birmingham for an orthodontic consultation. We can discuss the new types of braces. Dr. J. Paul Koch, DMD, will explain the pros and cons of each type and recommend the most effective (and quickest!) system for your teeth.

The first things most adult Mountain Brook teeth-straightening clients ask about are the newer systems, sometimes called clear braces and adults braces. Invisalign and damon braces are two brand names of alternative orthodontic systems popular in Vestavia Hills, Crestline and Homewood. Many of our adult orthodontic patients have been embarrassed by their crooked teeth for many years and have developed a habit of covering their mouth when they smile. It is great to see them smiling confidently after they have completed treatment.

Younger clients usually have a different attitude about braces. They seem to consider braces more like a fashion accessory and are not afraid to show them off. Mountain Brook area teens are interested in color braces and colored rubber bands braces. During orthodontic consultations, they usually ask about the possibility of a clear retainer to maintain teeth alignment after their braces have done their job.

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