April 26, 2013

Cosmetic Bonding: A Conservative Smile Treatment

by: Dr.

Do you want to change the appearance of your smile, but are unsure about committing to porcelain veneers? Cosmetic bonding is a more conservative cosmetic dentistry solution than can accomplish similar results to veneers without requiring reduction of tooth structure. At Park West Dental Associates, we can use cosmetic bonding to change the appearance of your teeth without needing extensive dental work.

For cosmetic bonding, we apply a tooth-colored composite material to help cover over stains, chips and gaps. Dr. Hogan can use this to help reshape your teeth and even hide gaps in your smile. Once the composite is in place and shaped, it will be hardened and polished. The composite material will reflect light similarly to enamel, giving you a natural looking smile. Cosmetic bonding doesn’t require a dental drill, so if you experience dental anxiety, this could also be a good choice for you.

If you’re not happy with the appearance of your smile, cosmetic bonding could be a great way to improve your smile. With the proper care and maintenance, it will last between three and ten years. Give us a call today to see if this conservative treatment is right for your smile. Dr. Hogan wants all of his patients to have the bright, beautiful smiles of their dreams.

At Park West Dental Associates, Dr. Kevin Hogan provides quality comprehensive dental care to you and your family. Our Mt. Pleasant, SC dental office serves patients from Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Daniel Island, and West Ashley. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.

April 23, 2013

Teeth Whitening: Brighten Your Smile

by: Dr.

Is your smile not as bright or sparkling as you’d like but you’re not sure what to do? Have you perhaps tried over the counter teeth whitening solutions and haven’t been satisfied with the results? Teeth whitening from Park West Dental Associates could just be the smile solution you’ve been waiting for.

Your teeth become yellowed over time for a variety of reasons, including aging, smoking and tobacco use, and drinking coffee, tea and red wine. No matter the reason why, there’s no reason you need to live with a dull, yellowed smile any longer.

We offer both in-office and at-home teeth whitening solutions. This gives you flexibility and allows us to combine both solutions for a truly custom whitening plan for your smile.

Our in-office whitening solution is Zoom! Whitening. Dr. Hogan will apply the special whitening gel to your teeth and activate it with a low-heat lamp, leaving your teeth six to ten shades whiter after just one visit to our office. If you’d like to whiten your smile from the convenience of your own home, we also offer an at-home whitening solution. Dr. Hogan will create a custom whitening tray that you’ll fill with whitening solution and wear as directed. You’ll see results immediately, with the best results coming after several applications.

No matter which method you choose, you’ll have a brighter smile thanks to teeth whitening solutions from Park West Dental Associates. We’d love to help you have a bright, beautiful smile, so give us a call today to get started.

At Park West Dental Associates, Dr. Kevin Hogan provides quality comprehensive dental care to you and your family. Our Mt. Pleasant, SC dental office serves patients from Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Daniel Island, and West Ashley. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.

April 19, 2013

Improve Your Smile With Cosmetic Dentistry

by: Dr.

Are you dissatisfied with your smile but unsure of where to start when it comes to improving your smile? Do you find yourself looking at pictures of celebrities in magazines or on TV and wishing your smile looked more like theirs? Cosmetic dentistry treatments from Park West Dental Associates could be the right solution for your smile.

Cosmetic dentistry focuses on the appearance of your teeth and can be used to make your teeth more attractive. We offer several different procedures, including cosmetic bonding, teeth whitening, and porcelain veneers.

If your teeth are discolored, chipped, cracked, worn, misshaped or misaligned, there is a cosmetic dentistry solution available to help. Cosmetic bonding and porcelain veneers can be used to cover over gaps, cracks, stains and change the shape of your teeth. Teeth whitening can be used to brighten your smile and remove stains from coffee, tea, tobacco, wine, tobacco and aging.

If you don’t like your smile, Dr. Hogan can help with cosmetic dentistry solutions. Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you, so make sure to make a great first impression. We’re here to help make sure your smile is as beautiful as it is healthy.

At Park West Dental Associates, Dr. Kevin Hogan provides quality comprehensive dental care to you and your family. Our Mt. Pleasant, SC dental office serves patients from Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Daniel Island, and West Ashley. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.

June 13, 2012

Dr. Kevin Hogan Creates Dazzling Smiles with Porcelain Veneers

by: Dr.

When you see your smile in the mirror or in a photo, do you cringe? Are you hyper-aware of cracks, chips, stains, or spacing issues that make you never want to smile or laugh again? At Dr. Hogan’s Mt. Pleasant dental office, we offer a popular cosmetic dentistry service known as porcelain veneers to help patients hide imperfections so they can face the world with a more beautiful smile.

What Are Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain veneers are made of thin sheaths of high-quality porcelain and are custom-made to match your smile and your overall appearance.

The porcelain veneers process begins with a visit with Dr. Hogan at our Mt. Pleasant dental office. During your visit, we’ll talk to you about what you want to change about your smile before putting together a treatment plan that’s just right for you.

Following your appointment, you’ll wear a set a temporary veneers while our lab works on crafting your custom-made veneers. Then, when your porcelain veneers are ready, you’ll just need to return to our Mt. Pleasant office to have them put in place.

Afterwards, you can leave feeling more confident about your smile than you’ve felt in a long time.

Are you ready to learn more about what’s possible with porcelain veneers? Call Dr. Hogan’s Mt. Pleasant dental office today to schedule a visit with us. We gladly serve patients from Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Daniel Island, and West Ashley.

 

May 10, 2012

Reclaim Your Beautiful Smile with Teeth Whitening from Dr. Hogan

by: Dr.

Think about what you put your teeth through every day. Given the foods we eat, the beverages we drink, and the simple fact of aging, it’s no wonder that teeth become stained over time. But at Park West Dental Associates, Dr. Hogan has a solution for stained teeth.

With professional teeth whitening, Dr. Hogan and the entire Park West dental team can help Mt. Pleasant-area patients cut through stains and restore their smile’s faded glory. Patients can choose between in-office and at-home teeth whitening options for that whiter smile they’ve always dreamed of.

Teeth Whitening Options

Maybe you have a big event coming up and need to brighten your smile in a hurry. With in-office teeth whitening, Dr. Hogan can help you achieve a dramatically whiter smile in just one appointment.

But maybe you’d prefer to whiten your smile in the comfort of your home instead. With at-home whitening that’s exactly what you can do. You can even try a combination of the two. Start by giving your smile a powerful boost forward with in-office teeth whitening. Then, as the months pass, keep it looking its brightest with at-home touch-ups.

For some patients, over-the-counter products are strong enough to provide noticeable results.  For many, though, they just aren’t strong enough to provide outstanding results. But Dr. Hogan can. If you live in the Mt. Pleasant area and are ready to brighten your smile with professional teeth whitening, call us today. We look forward to helping you!

April 9, 2012

Revitalizing Smiles with Popular Cosmetic Dentistry Services

by: Dr.

If you feel like your smile needs a lift, Dr. Hogan’s Mount Pleasant dental office offers a range of popular cosmetic dentistry services to help you. Our services include:

Each service is designed to meet a different need.

Not sure which might be right for you? Call our Mount Pleasant dental office today to schedule a consultation visit. During your consultation, Dr. Hogan will examine your smile closely and talk with you to develop a personalized smile design to help you meet your aesthetic goals.

Depending on your needs, we may suggest nothing more than a simple teeth whitening session to help you brighten your smile. In other cases, though, we may create a plan to help you fix chipped or gapped teeth. We may also recommend a combination of services to help you achieve your best look possible.

If you’re ready to take your smile to a new level, schedule a visit with us today. Dr. Hogan would be happy to answer any questions or concerns you might have about our cosmetic services. We’d also be willing to discuss our restorative and general services with you, and recommend one for you if needed.

Dr. Hogan’s dental office serves patients from Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Daniel Island, and West Ashley.