A testimonial we thought we'd share with you

I met Becky over the phone after calling numerous doctors throughout the Salt Lake Valley. It was because of her warm and caring personality that came through the phone that I first chose to make my appointment with Dr. Hamblin. Over the phone I explained my dire situation. I had many dental procedures through out my life. Just about everything on up to seeing endodontists. But I found myself in a nightmare. I had no teeth at all. In 45 minutes a local dentist removed all of my remaining upper and lower teeth. I didn’t feel like I was old enough to need dentures. I was desperate. My first meeting with Dr. Hamblin was very comfortable physically and emotionally as well. He took the time to go over every procedure he felt I would qualify for. In the end I decided to go with Implants. “Teeth in a Day” sounded so far fetched but I am proof of it! After a couple more consults, a very complete step by step procedure list, and cost evaluation, I went in for my ‘surgery’, the actual implants. To my disbelief it was the definition of quick and painless. I don’t remember any of the actual time in the chair and my recovery was one third of what my healing was after my previous extractions. I had teeth! I could smile! I could go back out in public and most of all I could once again join my only daughter in her life outside our home. The impact of having such a drastic situation of having zero teeth, I mean NO teeth, just gums, was for me, life threatening. I was on the edge of considering suicide. All I had ever wanted was something so small, just to be able to have my picture taken with my beautiful daughter. Sounds so small, but it was impossible before becoming a patient of Hamblin Dental. I was back to work in 2 days and didn’t even finish my pain management medication. I didn’t need it. THERE WAS NO PAIN!!!!!!!! Let me say that again, THERE WAS NO PAIN!!!!!!!!!! I wouldn’t have believed that if 100 Heavenly Angels came before me and said that. I knew dental procedures and this one was going to hurt. Wrong! Somehow Dr Hamblin and his incredible staff of professionals have perfected everything about implants. Everything from the impressive location of his office to the warm nature of Becky, on to the very competent and friendly assistants for the doc, but mostly to Dr. Hamblin’s up to the minute current education, skill, drive, knowledge, wonderful human nature, and desire to help others reclaim their lives. Every step of the way I felt no anxiety, and no unforeseen problems have come up. The cost was sizable-but when in return I get to talk & smile, interact with others, I get to live again. How do you put a price on that? I have my life again. For years I had been depressed over my appearance and wouldn‘t interact socially with anyone except immediate family. Now I have that interaction back in my life. So if you can qualify for the financial, have the need, and want the BEST, then Hamblin Dental is the place to go. If my before picture is included in this testimony it is scary, more to me than anyone. I know this, and this was one reason I felt I had to agree to show it and was asked for my testimony. If he can help me, he can help you. I think I have to be one of his complete restorations! It is such a drastic difference, so only click on it if you’re not weak at heart! Drastic Picture Warning!!! These words are just a summary of what I could go on and on about, really, how in the world can I put into words what it feels like to have another chance to live life??? It’s not easy. So if anyone has any questions, ask! Your answers are right here at Hamblin Dental.

Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures

Want veneers, Crowns, Dental Implants, or just need a general dentist? Give us a call today and see what we can do for you. Becky would be happy to answer your questions. (801) ALL-SMILe 255-7645

Follow the link to our list of cosmetic procedures offered. Doctor Hamblin would love to help you smile again! Look your best and live longer!

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Are you missing teeth and want to best for your mouth? Dental Implants are the way to go! No more dentures and sticky denture adhesive.

See the kind of results dental implants have and read testimonials from our patients. Dr. Hamblin is the best at what he does! You'll see why we have patients come from all over the country to our Salt Lake office.

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3 Days to a New Smile!

For some, it's Hollywood-style perfection. The cover of Vogue or Glamour. For others it's simply the confidence that comes from having brighter, whiter, teeth. Whatever your ideal smile, we at the Hamblin Dental Office can help you achieve it...OFTEN in as little as THREE DAYS!

Traveling from a distance? Let us make is easy for you...from arranging limousine service to excellent hotel accommodations within minutes of our practice. In the majority of cases, a smile makeover can be completed in three days!

Your cosmetic options include bonding, porcelain veneers and whitening. You may choose Concept Onlays or white fillings if you prefer esthetic alternatives to silver/mercury fillings. The ultimate esthetic crown for front teeth is the all-porcelain Empress. Undetectable, it blends in naturally with your own smile. In many cases, "Instant Orthodontics" allows us to straighten and realign crooked teeth -- often in just two visits!!

Latest advances in cosmetic dentistry mean that we can create a complete new smile in 1-3 days. Clients desperate to have a radical transformation but don’t wish to wait the usual 3 weeks, can now visit us in the morning to start the treatment and return to us 2 days later to have their new smile fitted.

After assessing the client and considering the expectation, Dr Scott Hamblin shows the client their new smile by using Photo Imaging. This state of the art digital photographic equipment is used to take and sca n the client’s picture demonstrating how a number of different cosmetic procedures could improve your appearance. These include gum sculpting, teeth straightening, gap closing, teeth whitening and fillings being replaced with new (white) ones, if necessary.

The majority of cosmetic improvement is achieved by introducing Porcelain Veneers which allow problems such as gaps and crooked teeth to be corrected aesthetically. Working closely with the laboratory, Hamblin Dental can create porcelain veneers of the highest aesthetic standard, which can be fitted by the end of the next day instead of the usual 3 weeks. Obviously costs for this 3 day treatment are slightly higher, but for the busy professional this is the ideal solution.

3 day treatments can only be carried out after a full consultation and assessment, and is subject to the client having good oral health.

Porcelain Veneers

What is the dental science behind porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers are the most recent application of the art and science of cosmetic dental bonding. For decades dentists have had available to them materials which can create a durable bond to tooth enamel. Porcelain veneer technique utilizes the bonding capabilities of these materials to securely attach a thin sheet of porcelain (the porcelain veneer) to a tooth. Although porcelain is inherently brittle, when it is firmly bonded to a sturdy substructure (a tooth) it becomes very strong and durable.

What are the advantages of Porcelain Veneers over other types of cosmetic dental bonding? Two of the greatest advantages of porcelain veneers over other types of cosmetic dental bonding are:
A) Porcelain Veneers create a very life-like tooth appearance.
You might be surprised to learn that while yes, a major component of teeth is enamel, they are not solid enamel. The enamel component of a tooth is actually only an outer shell.
B) Porcelain Veneers resist staining.

Cosmetic dental bonding materials utilized in the past had the shortcoming of being susceptible to staining and discoloring. This was especially a problem for those people whose teeth had excessive exposure to tea, coffee, red wine, or cigarette smoking.
A significant advantage of porcelain veneers over other types of cosmetic dental bonding is related to the fact that a porcelain veneer's surface is just that, porcelain. Since porcelain is a ceramic, and therefore glass-like, its surface is extremely smooth and impervious. This means that the surface of a porcelain veneer will not pick up permanent stains.

What are the advantages of Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers (porcelain laminates) can often be an effective method by which to make cosmetic changes in teeth that are chipped, worn, stained, crooked, or discolored. Please note that case selection is an extremely important factor in the success of this technique. Porcelain veneers cannot be utilized in every situation.

Only an examination by your dentist can determine if porcelain veneers are an appropriate method by which to make the changes you desire. Even if you find that porcelain veneers are not appropriate for your circumstances, your dentist will most likely be able to suggest other treatment options that are suitable.

One property of this enamel covering is that it's translucent. This means that when light strikes a tooth's surface it is not immediately reflected off, but instead penetrates into the thickness of the enamel. This light will subsequently be reflected off the non-translucent tooth structure that lies beneath the enamel. This property of translucency is an important part of what gives teeth their characteristic appearance.

Historically the cosmetic dental bonding materials dentists have had available to them were only semi-translucent. This means that most of the light striking the tooth did not penetrate into the bonding layer but instead was reflected off the bonding's outer surface. The net result was that while the bonding did give the tooth an improved appearance, there was no sense of depth projected. No sense of a tooth's characteristic translucency.

Porcelain veneers, because they are glass-like, have a great advantage over other types of cosmetic dental bonding by the fact that they are translucent. When they are bonded onto a tooth's surface they mimic the light handling characteristics of enamel.

Light striking a porcelain veneer will penetrate its thickness, and then subsequently be reflected back out once it has reached the opaque cement and tooth structure lying underneath the veneer. This translucency effect provides a sense of depth, and thus a very life-like appearance.

What happens during the procedure?
Patients need three appointments for the entire procedure: diagnosis and treatment planning, preparation, and bonding.

Diagnosis and treatment planning: It's critical that you take an active role in the smile design. Spend time in the decision-making and planning of the smile. Understand the corrective limitations of the procedure. Have more than one consultation, if necessary, to feel comfortable that your dentist understands your objectives.

Preparation of teeth: This appointment will take from one to two hours. To prepare the teeth for the porcelain veneers, the teeth are lightly buffed to allow for the small added thickness of the veneer. Usually, about a half a millimeter of the tooth is removed, which may require a local anesthetic. At this appointment, a mold is taken of the teeth, which is sent to the laboratory for the fabrication of the veneers. This can take about one to two weeks. If the teeth are too unsightly a temporary veneer can be placed, at an additional cost.

Bonding of veneers: This appointment will take about one or two hours. First, the dentist places the veneers with water or glycerine on the teeth to check their fit and get a sense of the shade or color. While the veneers are resting on your teeth, view the esthetic results, and pay particular attention to the color. At this point, the color of the veneers can still be adjusted with the shade of the cement to be used. The color cannot be altered after veneers are cemented. To apply the veneer, the tooth is cleansed with specific chemicals to achieve a bond. Once a special cement is sandwiched between the veneer and tooth, a visible light beam initiates the release of a catalyst to harden the cement.

How about maintenance?
For about a week or two, you will go through a period of adjustment as you get used to your "new" teeth that have been changed in size and shape. Brush and floss daily. After one or two weeks, you'll return for a follow-up appointment.