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How to Fix a Chipped Tooth
A chipped tooth can change the appearance of your smile and make your tooth more vulnerable to sensitivity, decay, and further damage. At our practice in Los Algodones, Mexico our experienced cosmetic dentists restore chipped teeth in different ways, such as rebuilding cusps with composite resin, all-ceramic crowns, or porcelain…
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) Crowns vs. All-Ceramic Crowns
While we do offer both porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns (by request only) and all-ceramic crowns at our dental practice in Los Algodones, we prefer to use all-ceramic (porcelain) crowns for many reasons. Crowns fabricated from e.max® and zirconia—the two types of high-quality ceramic material we typically suggest—offer a variety of benefits that…
Why Choose Porcelain Veneers Instead of Teeth Whitening?
For individuals who are interested in lightening and whitening the shade of their teeth, it is important to understand the drawbacks of professional teeth whitening procedures. Teeth whitening: Causes and aggravates tooth sensitivity Makes teeth weaker and more porous Results are temporary May not be effective for the type of…
Am I a Candidate for No-Prep/Minimal-Prep Porcelain Veneers?
When considering no-prep or minimal-prep porcelain veneers to enhance the appearance of your smile, it is important to understand both the advantages and limitations of these types of veneers. While these very thin styles of porcelain veneers are a popular request among our patients, they are not always the right…
Are Porcelain Veneers Right For Me?
Porcelain veneers can be a sophisticated and highly effective treatment for correcting an array of cosmetic dental flaws, including chips, gaps, cracks, minor misalignments, and discoloration. With the ability to restore the appearance of a healthy and youthful tooth form with timely treatment and minimal preparation, porcelain veneers can be…
Americans Receive Affordable Dental Care in Mexico from AACD-Accredited Dentist
Americans travel to Los Algodones, Mexico to receive affordable dental care from Dr. Isaías Íñiguez, an experienced cosmetic dentist accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Los Algodones, Mexico – Dr. Isaías Íñiguez, the only cosmetic dentist currently practicing in Mexico to be accredited by the American Academy…
How Americans Get Affordable Dental Care in Mexico
At some point, most people will need dental work. While dental insurance can make routine preventive and diagnostic care more affordable, the out-of-pocket costs for basic and major procedures can often still be quite expensive. To challenge these prices, many Americans have chosen to migrate south towards Los Algodones, Mexico…
Am I a Candidate for Implant Supported Dentures?
Implant supported dentures are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to traditional removable dentures. For men and women who are missing their upper and/or lower teeth, implant dentures can provide a stable, secure, and natural-looking option for replacing full arches of teeth. If you are considering restoring your full smile with…
Porcelain Veneers vs. Teeth Whitening
While the professional teeth whitening treatments we offer can diminish most types of stains and tooth discoloration, porcelain veneers can provide a wide range of cosmetic improvements that have the potential to transform the appearance of your smile. In addition to permanently whitening the shade of your teeth with thin…