The Best Cosmetic Dental Care

Change Your Smile. Change Your Life.

What exactly is cosmetic dentistry? From tooth colored fillings to smile makeovers, cosmetic dental treatments range from aesthetic restorations to changing the appearance of your teeth. Most cosmetic treatments involve a combination of services like teeth whitening, composite resin, or porcelain materials to adjust the color, shape or size of your teeth.

Every person’s approach to his or her cosmetic therapy is different. Some people have only one or two teeth that they want to improve, while others have multiple teeth that are so broken, discolored, crowded or worn that they want their entire smile to be changed. What makes cosmetic dental care unique is that there’s no single way to improve your smile. A combination of therapies can be used to achieve the look that you’ve always wanted.

Almost any type of dental service can be performed using a cosmetic perspective. Whether it’s a routine filling, crown, bridge, implant, or even porcelain veneer, your cosmetic treatment isn’t just for looks. Routine dental restorations due to cavities, broken or missing teeth can all be completed in a way that improves your overall oral health and beautifies your smile. True cosmetic dentistry is created by skilled hands – hands that know how to create restorations that are both naturally beautiful and comfortably functional.

You’ve probably seen dental work on friends, family, or even yourself, which looks very unlike a natural tooth, even if it has been matched to the natural tooth color. That’s because cosmetic dentistry isn’t just about matching a restoration to a tooth, it’s far more than that. True cosmetic dental therapy involves skill and techniques that are taught and learned over a period of time. Even the right type of lighting is necessary to select restorative materials. In some cases, more than one shade is used and blended with another, to create the natural, translucent appearance of a real tooth. This is especially important when the front teeth are being treated.

When you choose your cosmetic dentist, ask around. Look at that dentist’s before and after cases, and ask who your friends have used. The more experience and skill that your cosmetic dental provider has, the more you can rest assured that you will receive care that exceeds your own expectations.

Awards

Alvin W. Neff, DDS has one of the most unique teams of dental professionals in the area. We strive to provide to highest quality of care to every one of our patients. We take pride in the work we do and promise to always keep one thing as our main focus…you! We’ve always had this attitude, and always will. As a result of our hard work and dedication to our patients, we’ve won many awards. Take a look!

  • CitiScapes Magazine- Best Cosmetic Dentist of Northwest Arkansas : 2013
  • CitiScapes Magazine- Best Cosmetic Dentist of Northwest Arkansas : 2012
  • CitiScapes Magazine- Best Cosmetic Dentist of Northwest Arkansas : 2011
  • CitiScapes Magazine- Best Cosmetic Dentist of Northwest Arkansas : 2010
  • CitiScapes Magazine- Best Cosmetic Dentist of Northwest Arkansas : 2009
  • CitiScapes Magazine- Best Cosmetic Dentist of Northwest Arkansas : 2008
  • CitiScapes Magazine- Best Cosmetic Dentist of Northwest Arkansas : 2007
  • CitiScapes Magazine- Best General Dentistry Practice of Benton County : 2013
  • CitiScapes Magazine- Best General Dentistry Practice of Benton County : 2012
  • CitiScapes Magazine- Best General Dentistry Practice of Benton County : 2011
  • CitiScapes Magazine- Best General Dentistry Practice of Benton County : 2010
  • CitiScapes Magazine- Best General Dentistry Practice of Benton County : 2009
  • CitiScapes Magazine- Best General Dentistry Practice of Benton County : 2008
  • CitiScapes Magazine- Best General Dentistry Practice of Benton County : 2007
  • Best of Rogers – General & Cosmetic Dentistry : 2011
  • Best of Rogers – General & Cosmetic Dentistry : 2010
  • Best of Rogers – General & Cosmetic Dentistry : 2009
  • Best of Rogers – Three time award winner : 2009-2011
  • Consumers’ Research Council of America : America’s Top Dentists : 2012
  • Consumers’ Research Council of America : America’s Top Dentists : 2007
  • Celebrate Magazine A-List Reader’s Choice – “Smile Worthy Cosmetic Dentist” : 2009
  • Celebrate Magazine A-List Reader’s Choice – “Smile Worthy Cosmetic Dentist :” 2008
  • Celebrate Magazine A-List Reader’s Choice – “Say Cheese (Favorite Dentist)” : 2009
  • Celebrate Magazine A-List Reader’s Choice – “Say Cheese (Favorite Dentist)” : 2008
  • AY Magazine Top Dentists – as chosen by his peers : 2013
  • AY Magazine Top Dentists – as chosen by his peers : 2010
  • AY Magazine Top Dentists – as chosen by his peers : 2007
  • Talk of the Town Arkansas – Patient Satisfaction award : 2011 (2 consecutive years)
  • Talk of the Town Arkansas – Patient Satisfaction award : 2010
  • Active Years Magazine-Best Cosmetic Dentist as recognized by his peers 2013

A New, Non-Invasive Treatment for Receding Gums

Are your gums receding? Those exposed roots are not only unattractive but also incredibly sensitive. Until recently, the only way to treat receding gums was through gum grafting surgery, a procedure that is invasive, time consuming, and which leaves you with conspicuous sutures at the gumline. But now, Rogers own Dr. Alvin Neff has received the special training to perform a brand new procedure that can treat and reshape receding gums without any suturing or stitching. This breakthrough method is called the Chao Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation, and Dr. Neff is one of only a few dental professionals in the country currently trained to perform it.

Causes of Gum Recession

Gums recede when there is a loss of tissue along the gumline. This can occur for a number of reasons, including:

  • Over brushing or brushing too vigorously
  • Gum disease
  • Aging
  • Bruxism or teeth grinding

Gum recession may seem minor – it is only your gums after all. But that is actually not true, and those who suffer from gum recession can attest to how painful it can be. When the root structure of the tooth becomes exposed, the nerves are often exposed as well, causing sensitivity and pain. In addition to sensitivity, tooth decay and other problems can affect the teeth along the gumline and beneath it. Treating receding gums is essential to lasting good health and an attractive smile, and the Chao Pinhole technique makes it easier than ever.

The Benefits of the Chao Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation

  • No bleeding.
  • No prickly stitches.
  • No loss of connective gum tissue.
  • The results are immediate, and incredibly attractive.

How the procedure Works

Instead of removing tissue from the roof of your mouth and basically sewing it to the gum area to be treated, Chao Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation allows the already present gum tissue to be maneouvered into place without cutting. Instead, a pinhole is made under the lip in the upper portion of your gums. A delicate tool is inserted in the pinhole and used to loosen the gum tissue from the bone and drape it over the areas of recession. Collagen strips are then applied to support the gum tissue and hold everything in place. The pinhole will heal on its own in 24 hours, but the results are instantly beautiful.

To learn more about Chao Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation, please call Dr. Alvin Neff at our Rogers dental office today!