Scott Greenhalgh DDS - Cosmetic Dentistry

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

No Prep Veneers (Lumineers)

If you want a quick fix for unattractive teeth, and you do not want to have your natural teeth shaved down to fit traditional veneers, Lumineers may be the solution for you.

Lumineers are a very thin type of porcelain veneer that provides an ideal substitute for braces and other orthodontic options such as Invisalign, because they correct your teeth in as little as two dentist visits.

They work well for teeth that are:

  • Unevenly spaced
  • Chipped
  • Broken
  • Crooked
  • Badly discolored (and will not respond to teeth whitening procedures)


The best part about Lumineers is they do not require the irreversible reduction of tooth enamel to make space for them. This makes the procedure reversible and gives you the flexibility to have the Lumineers altered in the future.

The process is gentle. You will not need any anesthesia, nor will you feel much sensitivity after treatment. Lumineers also last longer than traditional veneers, up to 20 years if properly maintained.

Lumineers are recommended for patients who:

  • Are too picky about what aspects of their smile they want to change
  • Do not want much of their natural teeth altered
  • Do not grind or clench their teeth


To learn more about Lumineers and see if they are right for you, please contact Lakewood Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Greenhalgh. You can also schedule your initial consultation by phone or via email. Please contact us today.

posted by Erica at 8:47 AM

Monday, August 17, 2009

Lakewood Dentist Reviews: Dr. Scott Greenhalgh, DDS. Dr. Greenhalgh, Dentist 80227. 17 August 2009

Patient Review 31:

Dr Scott Greenhalgh and his staff are absolutely the most courteous and professional team I have ever been treated by. Dr Greenhalgh is on the leading edge of the latest denistry techniques and treatments and takes the time to explain the benefits and costs of any procedure he recommends. At the same time, he leaves the final decision with the patient and I have never felt pressured to take a treatment that I was not fully comfortable with. The staff is almost like my friends as they know me by name, know my family and my hobbies and interests. I have never felt any unusual or extreme pain under his care and he always asks if I am okay when the treatment is extended. When I preferred gold crowns over porcelin Dr Greenhalgh explained his recommendations and the benefits and draw backs of each, but deferred to my preference. Cost wise I'd say they are by no means cheap but they do work within the constraints of my insurance and will recommend options if the cost is too high. Great office staff who will work reschedules as necessary and always mail and phone reminders.

About Hygienist: Every hygienist I have had under Dr Greenhalgh's care has been top notch. His current hygienist, Alaina, is virtuallly pain-free in her cleaning process and very engaging and friendly. Optional hot wax treatments for your hands almost put you to sleep in her care. Firm yet gentle in her emphasis on flossing which I tend to blow off. And her own teeth are fabulous so she obviously knows her stuff!

Treatment Length with Dr. Greenhalgh: 10 years.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Dr. Phil and Cosmetic Dentistry


Every once in a while, I'll pass by a day-time TV on. Sometimes I catch Dr. Phil out of the corner of my eye. I'll stop and listen as he twangs out "So you think it's a good idea to steal money and give it to your boyfriend so he can buy drugs?" The guest sits there wide-eyed, speechless, then the camera pans to the audience. Two women tearing up, shaking their heads back and forth as if to say "NO, stop giving him the money!"

What does this have to do with cosmetic dentistry? I see people everyday who are like that girl. Hoping that Dr. Phil will say it's all OK, give them a big hug and make all of the bother of life go away. But if you've watched the show, many stories have a happy ending: the ones where people face into the real issue and are ready to make changes. Everyone hugs and cries and you can see the realizations of what has to happen going through their expressions. 

Other stories don't end that way. The other ones you can see the guest sitting there with a look on their face of "this is too hard to change" or "I really don't get what is at stake here", or "I don't really want to hear that."

After 21 years of dentistry in Denver, I can fix ANY smile, or repair any mouth problem. I still see people everyday with discouraging problems in their mouths, or major disappointments about cosmetic dentistry that they have had done in another office. 

My role is like Dr. Phil's. My role is to help you change and avoid the terrible pitfalls ahead. My role is to help you accurately see the REAL picture of what is going on in your mouth. Like Dr. Phil, most of our stories end well. I am happy to say I have a practice of many patients that have attained great results and will do well for the rest of their lives (you can read some of their stories in these dentist reviews.) 

I'm sad to say that I still too often see that dazed look, where people just can't believe what is really going on inside their mouths. But you know, just like on TV, pretty much Dr. Phil (or Dr. Greenhalgh) is right...

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