A Bright Smile is a Healthy Smile

Taking good care of your mouth – teeth and gums – does more than help ensure you have a bright, white, smile. The mouth is the doorway to our body and its first line of defense. It performs more essential functions than any other part of the body. Good oral hygiene and oral health can improve your overall health, reducing the risk of serious disease and perhaps even preserve your memory in your golden years. To preserve your oral health, schedule a consultation with Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS.

Your smile speaks volumes about who you are and leaves an everlasting impression, so it’s only natural that you want it to be as radiant as possible. To accomplish the whitening of your teeth, we utilize a tray whitening system here at the office and it is completed in just 2 steps. The first step is to make an impression of your teeth. With this impression, we'll craft you custom whitening trays that you can use over and over.

If you have questions or concerns about teeth whitening services, please give us a call. To learn about the services we provide at the practice, visit www.lisbradleydds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS in Brentwood, TN, call 615-778-0810.

Porcelain Veneers

If your teeth suffer some undesirable defects, such as being cracked, chipped, or discolored due to stains, Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS thinks you may be a candidate for porcelain veneers. Dental veneers are wafer-thin, custom-made shells crafted of tooth-colored materials that are designed to cover the front side of teeth. They are an ideal choice if you wish to improve your smile and have become increasingly popular due to their simplicity and versatility.

Veneers are an excellent alternative to crowns in many situations because they offer a much more conservative approach to changing a tooth’s color, size or shape. When bonded to the teeth, they are virtually undetectable and highly resistant to coffee, wine, or even cigarette stains. Therefore, if you are seeking a bright smile that stays perfect, veneers are your best option. Because dental veneers are an irreversible process, it is critical that you are involved and informed every step of the way.

If you have questions or concerns about porcelain veneers or cosmetic dentistry, please give us a call. To learn about the services we provide at the practice, visit www.lisbradleydds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS in Brentwood, TN, call 615-778-0810.

A Bright Smile is a Healthy Smile

Taking good care of your mouth – teeth and gums – does more than help ensure you have a bright, white, smile. The mouth is the doorway to our body and its first line of defense. It performs more essential functions than any other part of the body. Good oral hygiene and oral health can improve your overall health, reducing the risk of serious disease and perhaps even preserve your memory in your golden years. To preserve your oral health, schedule a consultation with Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS.

Your smile speaks volumes about who you are and leaves an everlasting impression, so it’s only natural that you want it to be as radiant as possible. To accomplish the whitening of your teeth, we utilize a tray whitening system here at the office and it is completed in just 2 steps. The first step is to make an impression of your teeth. With this impression, we'll craft you custom whitening trays that you can use over and over.

If you have questions or concerns about teeth whitening services, please give us a call. To learn about the services we provide at the practice, visit www.lisbradleydds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS in Brentwood, TN, call 615-778-0810.

DURAthin Veneers

At the dental practice of Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS, our staff gets a lot of questions from patients asking about the latest cosmetic fixes available for their teeth.  There are options available for just straightening and just whitening, but a set of custom veneers is the only way to completely change the look of your smile without undergoing a single dental procedure. Patients with stained teeth, chipped or cracked teeth, and even crooked teeth and small gaps can achieve a dazzling smile with veneers. DURAthin veneers are made of a high-quality porcelain and require minimal preparation to the teeth!

 To fit a patient with a new set of custom veneers, we plan on two to three appointments.  First, you will consult with a dentist and discuss the look and shade best for your new smile.  It may be necessary to prepare the teeth with light contouring, which is just to ensure a great fit for your new veneers.  Once the teeth are prepared, impressions of the upper and lower teeth are taken.  These impressions are sent to a dental lab where your veneers will be manufactured in order to custom-fit the final product.  Veneers can typically be fabricated within 14 days, and on your final visit the veneers are bonded directly to the surface of your teeth for you to wear home and wear forever!

To learn more about custom veneers and all the services we provide at our practice, visit www.lisbradleydds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS in Brentwood, TN, call 615-778-0810.

Dental Bonding

One of the cosmetic services that Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS provides to patients is dental bonding. Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material is applied and hardened with a special light, which helps bond the material to a tooth. Dental bonding is used to fix aesthetic repairs while working to restore a tooth back to its natural function.

Dental bonding is used to repair decayed teeth, teeth that are chipped or cracked, and/or to improve the appearance of discolored teeth. Dental bonding takes very little to almost no preparation, and the use of anesthesia isn’t always necessary. Dental bonding is one of the least expensive of cosmetic dental procedures and can usually be performed in one visit to the office.

If you have questions or concerns about cosmetic dental services, please give us a call. To learn about the services we provide at the practice, visit www.lisbradleydds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS in Brentwood, TN, call 615-778-0810.

Gum Contouring

Lis Bradley, DDS sees many patients who are unhappy with their smiles for various reasons.  The overall look of your smile includes the gums, and even when a patient has healthy teeth and gums they may be dissatisfied with the overall appearance of their smile due to excess gum tissue or a lack of tissue.  Gum contouring is a way to give any patient their best smile.

A lack of or excess of gum tissue can cause a smile to have the look of elongated teeth or a gummy smile.  To create a balanced look between gum and tooth, a gum contouring procedure can include removing gum tissue, placing gum grafts, or both.  Excess tissue is removed using a laser or scalpel tool.  Soft tissue grafts are harvested from a healthy location in the patient’s mouth, and placed where gum tissue is lacking or has receded.  The result is an even ratio of tooth to gums throughout the whole mouth.  Don’t let your gums keep you from your best smile!

To learn more about gum contouring and all the services provided by Lis Bradley, DDS, visit www.lisbradleydds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS in Brentwood, TN, call 615-778-0810.

Cosmetic Dentistry

A smile is one of the very first things that someone remembers when meeting a person, so it’s important to sport one you are proud of. From subtle changes, to extensive repairs, Lis Bradley DDS offers a wide variety of cosmetic dental procedures to improve the smile you already have or provide you with a brand new one. With modern advances in dentistry, cosmetic procedures can range from teeth-whitening, to replacing missing teeth, and everything in between.

Cosmetic improvements aren’t always just cosmetic. Many of these treatments can improve your oral health as well as your bite. For example, if you are missing teeth due to trauma or decay, Dr. Lis Bradley may recommend dental implants or a bridge for you. Dental implants involve a series of procedures used to recreate a missing tooth, and a dental bridge is a non-removable prosthesis attached to remaining natural teeth. Or, if you have chipped or cracked teeth, Dr. Lis Bradley may discuss veneers or dental bonding with you. Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain or plastic placed over the front teeth to change the color or shape of your teeth, while dental bonding uses tooth-colored materials to fill in gaps.

At Lis Bradley DDS, regardless of how you wish to improve your smile our staff is here to make your care as affordable and comfortable as possible. No matter what your dentistry needs are, our professionals guarantee that you will leave our office satisfied.

If you wish to aesthetically improve your smile, please give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn about the cosmetic services we provide at our practice, visit www.lisbradleydds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Lis Bradley DDS in Brentwood, TN call 615-778-0810. 

What is a General Dentist?

A general dentist, such as Lis Bradley, DDS is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. Dentistry is defined as the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment (nonsurgical or related procedures) of diseases, disorders and/or conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and/or the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. Dr. Bradley has the ability to treat patients of all ages from their first dental appointment to senior care.

Instead of specializing in just one area of dentistry, Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS provides a variety of cosmetic restorative and preventive services for each member of the family. These may include but are not limited to dental crowns and bridges, dental implants, dentures, gum disease treatment, home care instruction, root canal therapy, teeth cleanings and much more. Additionally, Dr. Bradley stays updated on the latest advances in technology to guarantee that you receive the most exceptional quality of dental care.

If you have questions or concerns about preventive oral care or general dentistry, please give us a call. To learn about the services we provide at the practice, visit www.lisbradleydds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS in Brentwood, TN, call 615-778-0810.

Teeth Whitening

Even when you take care good of your oral health, staining to the teeth can occur over time. Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS provides teeth whitening services to patients with serious staining to the teeth and those with minor stains who want to achieve a dazzling white smile.  A consultation can help you determine how severe your stains are, what kind of results you can expect from a whitening treatment, and the best whitening option for you. 

To whiten your teeth at home, we outfit patients with whitening gel and a set of custom trays for the application.  A dentist takes an impression of your teeth, and from this impression, two custom trays are made for your top and bottom teeth.  The trays are made for you to take home and use by applying gel to the trays and then fitting them over your teeth. The dentist’s recommendation of how often to treat and how long each treatment should last may vary.  When following the dentist’s recommendations, most patients see results of teeth whitening 4-8 shades.  We also offer in-office teeth whitening.  Along with custom trays and whitening gel, this service also includes a 2.5 hour chairside session to give you a boost in the whitening process.

To learn more about teeth whitening and all the services provided at the practice, visit www.lisbradleydds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS in Brentwood, TN, call 615-778-0810.

Veneers

Lis Bradley, DDS sees so many patients dissatisfied with their smile.  There are many cosmetic procedures available to correct minor defects, but what if you want a total makeover for your mouth?  We offer veneers that make a dramatic change to the appearance of your smile and still look natural.  Veneers are made from a thin ceramic shell that fits over your existing teeth and completely changes the appearance of your smile.  Patients with cosmetic issues like staining, cracked or chipped teeth, and even crooked teeth and small gaps can achieve a dazzling smile with veneers.

You can have new veneers in as little as two visits. First you discuss the shape and look you want for your new smile, and the dentist will determine if any of your teeth need to be contoured to ensure a great fit.  Once your teeth are prepared for the treatment, an impression of your teeth is taken. This impression is sent to a dental laboratory to make the final product.  Ask us about options for a temporary smile to wear for the two weeks it may take for the custom product to be fabricated.  On your final visit the veneers are bonded to the surface of your teeth, and you walk out with a new smile you’ll wear forever!

To learn more about veneers and all the services provided at the practice, visit www.lisbradleydds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS in Brentwood, TN, call 615-778-0810.

Cosmetic Dentistry

From subtle changes to major repairs, Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS can perform a variety of procedures to improve the overall appearance of your smile. If you have tooth discoloration or teeth that are chipped/misshapen, we have a cosmetic procedure to correct the problem. Some cosmetic dental procedures include teeth whitening, dental bonding, and veneers and we’d like to explain the benefits of each.

• Teeth whitening – Tooth discoloration can occur for a variety of reasons, but usually from the food and beverages we consume, like coffee and tea. Teeth whitening can be performed by Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS in the office. She may also give you custom whitening trays with bleaching gel so that you can whiten your teeth in the comfort of your own home.


• Dental bonding – Bonding is a tooth-colored material used to fill in the gaps or change the color of teeth. When teeth are chipped or decayed, bonding can be used to change the color and shape of the tooth.


• Veneers – Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain or plastic placed over the front teeth and are used to treat some of the same problems as dental bonding. Veneers have a longer life expectancy and color stability than bonding.

If you have questions or concerns about cosmetic dentistry, please give us a call. To learn about the services we provide at the practice, visit www.lisbradleydds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS in Brentwood, TN, call 615-778-0810.