Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry techniques are often used in combination for a complete smile makeover. In this case, veneers and crowns have been used to correct multiple problems including chipped teeth, an uneven gum line, and tooth discoloration. Cosmetic dentistry can go a long way toward improving not only an individual’s appearance, but also their oral health in general.

Teeth Whitening

• In office: Using state-of-the-art LED light technology, your dentist or dental hygienist may lighten your teeth 8-12 shades in just one hour.

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• At home: In just two weeks, you may lighten your teeth 5-6 shades just by wearing a whitening tray several hours a day.

Are you having dental work done such as a crown or bridge? Replacement teeth don’t whiten, so you may want to consider bleaching or whitening your teeth prior to your procedure. Your dentist can then match your replacement teeth to your whitened existing teeth.

Dental Implants

A natural tooth consists of a root and a crown. If you compare natural teeth to implant-supported replacement teeth, you’ll see they have the same basic parts. Both have a crown (the visible part used to chew food). Both have a root that holds the tooth securely under the gum and is anchored into the jaw. The difference is that the implant is made of titanium – the same time-tested material used by surgeons for artificial joints. When you lose a tooth, you lose both the root and the crown. To replace the tooth, the surgeon first replaces the root with a small dental implant.

Time is allowed for bone to heal and grow around the dental implant. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. A support post (abutment) is then placed on the implant and a new replacement tooth (crown) is placed on top of the abutment. If all of your teeth are missing, a variety of treatment options are available to support the replacement teeth.

Dental Veneers

Veneers are comprised of a thin layer of porcelain that is bonded to your existing tooth. The porcelain is used because it shares a translucent quality that matches natural teeth. Each veneer is made to look like a real tooth and can be used to enhance your smile

Composite Bonding

To repair decayed teeth (composite resins are used to fill cavities)

To repair chipped or cracked teeth

To improve the appearance of discolored teeth

To close spaces between teeth

To make teeth look longer

To change the shape of teeth

As a cosmetic alternative to amalgam fillings

To protect a portion of the tooth’s root that has been exposed when gums recede