Porcelain veneers can give you the gorgeous, magnetic smile that you’ve always wanted. This cosmetic treatment has helped countless people, celebrities and normal folks alike, to enjoy the confidence that can only come with a set of perfect pearly whites. You might wonder, though, if there is any fine print that goes along with veneers. Exactly what problems can they fix, and are they durable enough to stand up to everyday life?

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If you’ve never heard of CEREC technology before, you’ve probably been really surprised at how quickly your dentist was able to create your replacement tooth all in one visit. That’s just one of the many benefits your dentist in Petaluma will mention the next time you need a new tooth.

Furthermore, your dentist will explain how the tooth is made, the materials that go into it, and how long these restorations can last. Your dentist understands the importance of keeping patients like you informed, so keep reading to do so!

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There are countless patients that wish to straighten their smile but need a professional’s help choosing the best option for them. Thankfully, your dentist in Petaluma is here to help you!

For the most part, every patient wants to straighten their teeth quickly and discreetly. If that’s you, Invisalign could be the best orthodontic treatment for your smile. But if you have a more complex case of crooked teeth, traditional braces could be better for you to receive the long lasting results that you truly desire.

If you’re unsure about which orthodontic treatment fits your dental issues, this post is for you!

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To provide a high level of care, a dentist in Petaluma often embraces the latest technological advancements. However, less than 1% are currently using one form of technology that can enhance the level of care patients receive. With the use of surgical operating microscopes, you benefit from more efficient and precise dental services through accurate diagnosis and treatment procedures. The hyper-magnification allows the teeth to be viewed at 20X magnification so vision is no longer a limiting factor.
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Winning an award once can be a fluke. But win it a second time and you know you’re really onto something. Five times? Then it’s just a fact. And that’s precisely how many times Dr. Bob Koenitzer has been named the Best Dentist in the Petaluma People’s Choice Awards! This is an exciting distinction that we have been so pleased to earn five years in a row. Keep reading to find out why we are our community’s favorite dentist — it has to do with high-quality, high-tech, and personalized dentistry.

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Braces have improved by leaps and bounds over the past several decades, but there are still a few issues they just can’t fix. Small teeth and those empty spaces — we call them black triangles — that appear between your teeth and gums may still persist even after the most successful orthodontic treatments. Fortunately, there is a solution in Bioclear Matrix, a cosmetic treatment that fine-tunes your teeth after braces. It’s available from your dentist in Petaluma. To learn more about the Bioclear Matrix, keep reading for this week’s update from your trusted dentist, Dr. Bob Koenitzer.

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Happy Friday! We’d like to take this opportunity before Memorial Day weekend to introduce you to our new website and dental blog. We hope this becomes a resource for you and your family. Check back often for the latest news on what’s going on in the dental field and at our practice. To kick this thing off, we thought it would be appropriate to highlight a few of our services and share information about Dr. Bob Koenitzer. He’s known he wanted to be a dentist since he was in the 7th grade, and he’s been focused on helping smiles thrive ever since. Born and raised in Petaluma, he is pleased to offer top-notch dental care for the community he loves.

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