Dr. Sawsan Awartani

Veneers are designed to be long-lasting, and ceramic veneers commonly remain in place for many years. Their lifespan varies between patients and is influenced by oral hygiene, the bite, grinding or clenching habits, and the condition of the underlying teeth.

Dental veneers and composite bonding can both improve the appearance of chipped, uneven, discolored, or spaced teeth, but the treatments are different. Composite Bonding uses tooth-colored resin shaped directly on the tooth and may require little enamel alteration in suitable cases. Dental Veneers cover the front surface of the tooth and can provide a more comprehensive change in shape, color, and proportions. The best option depends on the patient’s teeth, bite, desired result, and amount of correction required.

Professional whitening is generally considered safe for suitable patients when the teeth and gums have been assessed and treatment is carried out appropriately. Temporary sensitivity and gum irritation are among the most common side effects. Assessment beforehand is important because whitening is not appropriate in every situation.

A Hollywood Smile or Smile Makeover is not one fixed treatment. Depending on the patient’s teeth and goals, the plan may include veneers, teeth whitening, composite bonding, crowns, gum contouring, teeth reshaping, or a combination of cosmetic treatments. Dr. Sawsan Awartani evaluates the teeth, gums, bite, facial features, and desired result before creating a personalized treatment plan rather than applying the same approach to every smile.

Some gaps between teeth can be treated without braces, depending on the size of the space, tooth position, bite, and the proportions of the surrounding teeth. Small cosmetic gaps may sometimes be improved with Composite Bonding, Dental Veneers, or Diastema (Gap) Closure treatment. Larger gaps or spaces caused by tooth-position problems may require a different approach. Dr. Sawsan Awartani assesses the cause of the gap before recommending the most appropriate treatment.

A tooth may require Root Canal Treatment when the pulp inside it becomes inflamed, infected, or irreversibly damaged. Possible signs include persistent tooth pain, prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold, pain when biting, swelling, or tenderness around the tooth. However, symptoms alone cannot confirm the need for a root canal, so a dental examination and appropriate diagnostic tests are necessary. Root canal treatment is designed to remove infected or damaged tissue and help preserve the natural tooth when possible.

E-max restorations are made from lithium disilicate, a ceramic material used in dentistry for its combination of strength and translucency. Those optical properties are one reason it is often selected for treatment in the visible part of the smile.

E-max veneers are made outside the mouth from ceramic and then bonded, while composite veneers are shaped directly on the tooth using resin. They differ in the treatment process, in how they age and in the type of correction they suit. The appropriate choice depends on the clinical situation and the result required.