When you want to improve your smile, you have several choices for cosmetic dentistry. Every patient and situation has to be addressed individually.
Cosmetic Dentistry Options
Teeth Whitening:
Also called “teeth bleaching,” this procedure can brighten and whiten your teeth caused by discoloration and/or staining. This is a simple at home procedure.
Dental Veneers:
Veneers are fabricated out of porcelain or composite material. They are custom made and cemented to the front side of the tooth. A veneer can be used to treat slightly crooked teeth, discolored teeth, chipped teeth, or spacing between teeth.
Dental Implants:
A dental implant is a metal device designed to replace missing teeth. An implant is made out of titanium and is surgically placed into the jawbone where the tooth is missing. A dental implant is designed to act as the tooth root and can anchor artificial teeth such as a crown, bridge, or denture.
Crowns:
Crowns are custom made to fit over your whole tooth. They are made out of a variety of materials depending on the situation. Crowns can be used in cosmetic dentistry to treat teeth that are poorly shaped, badly decayed, broken, chipped, or have had large failed fillings.
Bonding:
Bonding is the process in which composite materials are adhered to the tooth. This is a procedure that can be used to repair or improve the appearance of a tooth that has been badly stained, broken, or chipped.
Orthodontics:
Orthodontics are for patients of all ages. More and more adults are seeking orthodontic treatment for cosmetic purposes. Often orthodontics is the safest treatment to improve esthetics.
