Cosmetic dentistry provides many ways to optimize the appearance of your smile. Cosmetic dentistry procedures are usually elective, rather than essential, but some cases of treatment also provide restorative benefits. Cosmetic dentistry provides many ways to optimize the appearance of your smile.
When it comes to getting a whiter and brighter smile, there are a variety of teeth-whitening products you can try. Your main options are in-office or at-home bleaching. Before starting any whitening treatment, you will have a complete examination and we will be happy to recommend the whitening procedure that will work best for you.
Cosmetic bonding is a process where the dentist attaches or “bonds” materials directly to your tooth in order to change the color and shape. The natural tooth enamel is then fused together with bonding materials such as porcelain and resins to create a strong structure that still feels like your original tooth. While it can be used for different purposes, according to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, tooth bonding is most useful for repairing chipped teeth. That’s because the bonding materials and porcelain used are natural in color, and allows for a finished product that closely matches your surrounding teeth.
Veneers are thin, custom-made shells crafted of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front side of teeth. They are an option for correcting stained, chipped, decayed or malpositioned teeth. In some cases, we cooperate with orthodontic and periodontal specialists to improve the positioning of teeth and the state of the gums Veneers are made by a dental technician, usually in a dental lab, working from a model provided by your dentist. Placing veneers is usually an irreversible process, because it’s necessary to remove a small amount of enamel from your tooth to accommodate the shell.
A crown is a dental procedure to cover teeth that are discolored or badly shaped and most frequently after having a root canal treatment or supported by an implant. A crown can make your tooth stronger and improve its appearance. Crowns can also be used to attach bridges, protect a weak tooth from breaking or restore one that is already fractured.