Paul J. Matrullo DDS

When you log on to the website of this Rhode Island Cosmetic Dentist you’ll be greeted by a 15 second audio ad. If this doesn’t appeal to you, you can always turn your computer’s speakers down or off, as the web site of Paul J. Matrullo, D.D.S. has far more information about dental care options than can be included in a standard 15-second radio spot. Dr. Matrullo offers several state-of-the-art cosmetic procedures that can provide that “movie star” smile without pain or discomfort.

 

These procedures include tooth whitening, which take only a single one-hour office visit – or patients can choose to take home treatments if preferred. These treatments are an excellent choice for those who, despite careful attention to dental hygiene, suffer from tooth discoloration because of a fondness for tea and/or coffee. Dr. Matrullo can also treat teeth that are worn or chipped with the usr of dental veneers. These consist of ultra-thin sheets of porcelain that are fitted over the patient’s natural teeth. This is another short procedure that can be accomplished with only two visits.

 

Porcelain is also Dr. Matrullo’s material of choice when it comes to crowns. Also known as caps, crowns are used when a required filling takes up too much of a natural tooth’s material. Porcelain caps can reshape and improve the appearance of the patient’s smile in only two visits. (In case the idea of porcelain as being a fragile substance comes to mind, it’s worth knowing that porcelain is used in the manufacture of heavy-duty automotive brake shoes and are used on the heat shields of the space shuttle.)

 

For missing teeth, Dr. Matrullo recommends the use of implants. These have become an increasingly popular alternative to bridgework, and most closely resemble the real thing. In addition, individual teeth can be repaired through the use of dental bonding. This involves sculpting a special material that resembles the natural tooth and creating the correct shape.

 

Like most good dentistry and cosmetic surgery websites, this one includes a good selection of “Before and After” pictures for comparison that will give the prospective patient a good idea of what to expect and how the procedure might be of help in his/her situation. In fact, Dr. Matrullo offers a free preliminary exam and consultation in order to discuss the ways in which a cosmetic procedure may be of help to prospective patients in determining which produre(s) will be the most helpful in improving their appearance. This free, no-obligation appointment can be made over the phone, by e-mail, or through their own Web form. In addition, the website has an extensive FAQ section accessed by clicking the “Ask the Dentist” link, the answers to which are arranged by category for easy reference.

 

Paul J Matrullo, DDS is known as one of the leading cosmetic dentists in the Cranston Rhode Island area, and has actually trained other such specialists. He operates the practice with four colleagues that include two additional cosmetic specialists, a periodontist and an orthodontist.