We offer the latest procedures and materials for your smile. Continuous education and a commitment to excellence assure that Dr. Stern can offer his patients the latest in treatment options. When developing treatment options with his patients, Dr. Stern makes sure they are aware, for example, that today's porcelain laminates are stronger, whiter and more realistic looking than ever. Porcelain veneers eliminate the bulky caps of yesterday and can be paper-thin and bonded onto the tooth front. Whatever treatment options you and Dr. Stern agree on, whether it's veneers, implants or dentures, the process begins with you and Dr. Stern discussing the changes you find the most desirable and what your final outcome will bring to your smile. Then, like an architect building a model of a building, Dr. Stern and his staff will make a wax-up - a model of your teeth in wax -- that can be modified to show you what your teeth will look like with the treatment you have chosen. Dr. Stern wants you to have a pretty good idea of what happens -- before it happens. Crowns: A crown can make your tooth stronger and improve its appearance. It can cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't enough tooth left. It can be used to attach a bridge, protect a weak tooth from breaking or restore one that's already broken. A crown is a good way to cover teeth that are discolored or badly shaped. It's also used to cover a dental implant. Today's modern materials enable us to create crowns that restore your teeth to optimal function with great esthetics ! Veneers: Veneers are thin, custom fitted facings designed to cover the outside surfaces of unattractive teeth. This can be the ideal procedure to improve the appearance of the front teeth by masking discolorations and other problems. Made of today's lifelike porcelain, veneers are highly resistant to staining from coffee, tea, or even cigarette smoke. In many cases, veneers can also be a viable, minimally invasive alternative to crowns. You can consider veneers if: -You have chipped front teeth -You have discolored teeth -You have gaps between your teeth   Bridges: If you're missing one or more teeth, you may notice a difference in chewing and speaking. There are options to help restore your smile. Bridges help maintain the shape of your face, as well as alleviating the stress in your bite by replacing missing teeth. Sometimes called a fixed partial denture, a bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth, looks great, and literally bridges the gap where one or more teeth may have been. The restoration can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain or a combination of these materials and is bonded or cemented onto surrounding teeth for support. Unlike a removable bridge, which you can take out and clean, a fixed bridge can only be removed by a dentist Implants: Dental implants offer state-of-the-art treatment for people who are missing one or more teeth. Dr. Stern and his surgical team can design, place, and restore implants to optimal esthetics and function. Implants can replace single or multiple teeth. They also offer hope to denture wearers who seek improved stability and function in their dentures.