Failing Porcelain Veneers - Part 1

03.10.09        Dr. Rob Harrell        0 Comments

This patient came to see us concerned about the appearance of her 10+ year old porcelain veneers. She did not like the shape or color. Note the staining around the edges. This is a pretty realistic example of what cosmetic dentistry looked like in days gone by. Can't wait to get this case treated and see how beautiful we can make her smile! CLICK PHOTO TO SEE MORE...

Failing Porcelain Veneers - Part 2

03.20.09        Dr. Rob Harrell        0 Comments

OK... so we got the case treated and got her in temporaries. She is already so much happier just having the temporaries on! Upper lip is just a little puffy still, but quite normal for a day after the procedure. Check back for the final result soon. CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE...

Failing Porcelain Veneers Finished!

03.31.09        Dr. Rob Harrell        1 Comments

Case is finished! She absolutely loves her new porcelain veneers! She says her family and friends can't stop talking about how great she looks! Add in a new haircut and the transformation is complete. The satisfaction I get from seeing a smile makeover like this is hard to describe. I'm having so much fun practicing cosmetic dentistry here in Charlotte, NC. CLICK PHOTO TO SEE MORE...

Great Smile Makeover

05.01.09        Dr. Rob Harrell        1 Comments

Here's another awesome smile makeover case that we are looking forward to treating! With every smile makeover case, we take a series of digital photographs and do a "digital smile preview" to show that patient a simulation of what they will look like with a new smile. With the patient's approval of the preview, we move forward with a diagnostic waxup. CLICK TO SEE MORE PHOTOS

Robert L Harrell DDS Receives 2009 Best of Charlotte Award

08.20.09        3 Comments

Robert L Harrell DDS Receives 2009 Best of Charlotte Award

WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 -- Robert L Harrell DDS has been selected for the 2009 Best of Charlotte Award in the Dentistry category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

Great Smile Makeover - Part 2

05.15.09        Dr. Rob Harrell        0 Comments

So we are ready to take the next step and get this case started. We had the patient come back for the preparation appointment. At this appointment, we had her approved the diagnostic waxup, which is a simulation on the final result done on a model of her teeth. We did the prep work on her teeth which involved some light sanding and roughening of the enamel surface. We then took impressions of the teeth and placed temporary veneers. We had her come back a few days later to check size, shape, length and alignment of the temporaries.

Great Smile Makeover - Part 3

06.02.09        Dr. Rob Harrell        1 Comments

So the permanent porcelain veneers arrived from the laboratory. Take a look at the photos to see what the veneers look like prior to installation. The patient was thrilled with the result! We all think she looks awesome!