Porcelain Veneers can be the solution to esthetic and structural problems in your smile. They can be used to close spaces or gaps, replace worn enamel, repair chipped or broken teeth, reshape crooked or misaligned teeth or cover permanently stained or discolored teeth. Here are some things to consider when deciding to have veneers placed.
Dr. Susan Hollar has always been at the forefront of dental innovations. Utilizing one of the few in-house dental laboratories in the country, Dr. Hollar has developed some of the most advanced dental restorations in the world today. The no-prep veneer allows Dr. Hollar to create incredibly thin veneers that require absolutely no tooth structure removal! Unlike a similar product, Dr. Hollars no-prep veneer is built with artistic layers and colors that mimic a real tooth, as opposed to the single colored product. The resulting restoration is very natural, lifelike, and incredibly strong.
Many patients are uneasy and apprehensive about enamel and tooth removal, especially when the tooth has healthy enamel remaining. No-prep veneers offer the conservatism of composite bonding while delivering the durability and beauty of Porcelain Veneers. The very thin veneer bonds directly to healthy tooth enamel with no tooth reduction and, in many cases, no anesthesia. This type of veneer is especially useful in cases where the teeth are too small because of advancing wear or genetics.
Cosmetic Bonding refers to restorations made from composite plastic material, and is used similarly to Porcelain Veneers and onlays. The cosmetic bonding requires no outside lab procedure, and is built directly onto the tooth structure, artfully crafted by Dr. Hollar. However, bonding is not as good a restorative material as porcelain is long-term.
Porcelain Crownsor caps are sometimes used in our practice today. Because the enamel has to be totally removed for a cap, the more conservative porcelain veneer is generally the treatment of choice. However, when teeth are badly broken or replacement crowns are needed, porcelain crowns are the recommended treatment. Dr. Hollar prefers to use all-porcelain crowns over crowns made of porcelain fused to metal.
The all-porcelain crowns are much more aesthetic, and do not have the ugly black line at the gumline. The all-porcelain crown can be made to match the light-transmitting properties of natural teeth and will not stain or change color.
Healthy pink gum tissue complements and frames the teeth. Gum tissue that is red, swollen, or uneven detracts from teeth that are otherwise healthy. The first order of business for Dr. Hollar and her highly trained hygiene team is to restore the gums to a healthy state.Once the gum tissue is healthy and pink, we will cosmetically evaluate the gumline for the proper contours of tissue. Common problems include asymmetrical gum tissue, which makes the teeth appear to be of different lengths, and the gummy smile where too much pink gum shows. Dr. Hollar is often able to perform minimal contouring of the gum tissue to a more aesthetically balanced appearance. This procedure is called a Gum Lift. Generally, gum tissue heals quickly with little discomfort.The cosmetic gum lift is a remarkably simple procedure that can make a tremendous difference in ones smile.
One of the most common esthetic dental concerns is also one of the easiest and simplest treatments available. A chip in a front tooth, worn uneven edges, shallow pits or grooves in the tooth enamel are all minor issues, easily resolved with aesthetic tooth contouring.
Using a polishing instrument, Dr. Hollar is able to remove small amounts of tooth enamel to improve the shape and aesthetics of your teeth. This quick and painless procedure can make a big difference in your smile. Because it is relatively inexpensive and noninvasive, it is a good place to start changing your smile to the one that you have always wanted. Minor bite problems can also be resolved with contouring and reshaping. In this case Dr. Hollar placed Porcelain Veneerson the upper teeth and re-contoured the lower front teeth.
An ideal candidate for aesthetic tooth contouring would have minor imperfections in their teeth such as small chips, slight unevenness, slight overlaps, shallowly pitted surfaces, or worn biting areas in their teeth. Other indications for the procedure are one or more teeth out of proportion in size to the rest of the set, such as large, pointy canine teeth. Reshaping can only occur on healthy teeth, so x-rays are often taken before the procedure is done to check for problems.
Nothing freshens up your appearance like a whiter, brighter smile. The whitening toothpastes at the grocery store just cant give you the whitest possible smile. Dr. Hollar has been bleaching teeth for over 25 years, and she now recommends the latest in-home whitening technology from Discus Dental called NightWhite and DayWhite. Both are liquid gels that safely and effectively whiten your teeth at night or during the day. The FDA has recognized the active ingredient in NightWhite and DayWhite, carbamide peroxide, for many years as an oral antiseptic. This technology is also helpful for removing stains caused by food, coffee, tobacco, aging, and other sources.
Todays bleaching methods are safe for the teeth and surrounding soft tissues, and you can have overnight results! They are fast and simple to use. Maximum results may require bleaching the teeth for two to four weeks. In cases of severe tetracycline staining, bleaching may need to occur for three to six months. The bleaching gel comes in a variety of carbamide peroxide concentrations ranging from 7.5% to 22% strengths.
For our patients missing all or many of their teeth, implant supported partials and dentures offer a great deal of opportunity and hope. Working closely with our periodontist, Dr. Hollar is able to design and construct removable partials and dentures that attach directly to permanent implants.
Implant supported partials and dentures provide several advantages over conventional methods. In addition to looking and functioning like natural teeth, implant-supported partials and dentures are designed to be more comfortable and stable. This allows for better biting and chewing capacity. In addition, because implant-supported partials and dentures will replace some of your tooth roots, your bone is better preserved. With conventional dentures, the bone that previously surrounded the tooth roots begins to resorb (deteriorate). Dental implants integrate with your jawbone, helping to keep the bone healthy and intact.
In the long-term, implants can be more esthetic and easier to maintain than conventional dentures, and after a short time, you will experience restored confidence in your smile and your ability to chew and speak.
Our beautiful building is set in a lovely residential neighborhood, surrounded by nature, water fountains, and Texas native wildscape. Twice awarded the Mayors award for environment impact on Arlington, the landscape was designed by Dr. Hollars mother, Molly Hollar, who is a well-known North Texas native landscape designer.
Those on the inside can enjoy the view from the glass atrium that runs the length of the building.Dr. Hollars office services the communities of Arlington, Dallas, DFW, Fort Worth, Colleyville, Southlake, Grapevine, and many others in the Dallas, Texas metro area.
Susan Hollar is a Texas native who began her career as a dentist first by earning a dental hygiene degree in 1975, then moving on to earn her dental degree in 1980 from Baylor College of Dentistry. Dr. Hollar is an expert in advanced restorative and cosmetic dentistry and has won numerous awards and accolades from her peers. She has maintained a private practice in Arlington, Texas since 1982, where she limits her practice to restorative and cosmetic procedures. She is the only dentist to have been votedBest Cosmetic Dentistby her peers in Fort Worth Magazine,Texas Monthly, and D Magazinein 2005- 2019!
Beginning in 1990, Dr. Hollar became very interested in esthetic dentistry and began her quest to become not only a restorative dentist, but also to further develop her already keen eye for aesthetics and smile design. She is the first female dentist in the state of Texas to become a Fellow with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a testament to her skilled artistry in cosmetic dentistry, and one of only 80 dentists in the world to receive this prestigious accreditation. She has been chair of the board of the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry and serves as an examiner for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (www.aacd.com), where she evaluates and judges prospective candidates for accreditation. She is also one of only 43 dentists in the world deemed a Pankey Scholar.
A proud mother to her children, Sarah and Sam, daughter-in law Paige and grand-daughter Allie. Dr. Hollar spends her spare time being with her family, practicing yoga and pilates, painting, and interior decorating.
Dr. Devon McClurg hails from the Mile High City, Denver, Colorado, where she attended Colorado State University and earned an undergraduate degree in Nutrition Science. She earned her DMD from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2019. As a student, Dr. McClurg excelled in many areas but focused her attention early on in implant and esthetic dentistry.
Dr. Devon strives to deliver her patients the highest standard of dental care through empathy and utilization of the most advanced research and techniques. She is truly passionate about her work, which she demonstrates through the individualized care and treatment that she provides each patient. Dr. McClurg works in tandem with Dr. Hollar on many advanced cases and has enjoyed learning from Dr. Hollars 40 years of experience. She also performs select surgical procedures in our office.
Dentistry is a marriage of art and science. It is ever evolving. Dr. McClurg has dedicated hundreds of hours to continuing education in comprehensive dentistry as well as esthetic and implant dentistry at the prestigious Kois Center which is widely regarded as the forefront of post-graduate dental education and research. The post-graduate curriculum is 275 hours and takes most dentists 5 years to complete. Dr. McClurg finished this advanced training in only a year and a half. The designation of Kois Center Graduate is one that few dentists achieve in their career, and one that she includes in her list of credentials.
Dr. Devon shares her life and professional experiences with her long-term boyfriend and colleague (also a dentist) at their residence in downtown Fort Worth. Together they enjoy international cuisines, cultures and adventures through travel or entertaining at home with friends. She has scaled several of Colorados highest peaks, and is most at home in the great outdoors.