Cosmetic Dentistry
Smiling with confidence is a statement and has benefits that cover and go beyond the emotional, social and even professional. Cosmetic dentistry is the art of smile enhancement and that’s something we can do for you! If you find yourself covering your mouth when you smile or you hold back your smile so as not to show your teeth, you should consider cosmetic dentistry and how it can help add a missing facet to your life.
There are many possibilities available now to improve the appearance of a person’s smile at any age. Powerful, professional whitening treatments, incredibly realistic porcelain veneers, state-of-the-art dental implants and more — there's a wide range of exciting possibilities.
The first step in any smile makeover is establishing your health and making sure there are no signs of underlying dental disease. A thorough dental examination is needed to start and then your smile can be cosmetically enhanced in a variety of ways.
Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures
Enhancing your smile is a team effort between you, the dentist(s) who treat you and possibly other highly skilled professionals such as dental lab technicians. Below is a list of common cosmetic dentistry procedures:
Cosmetic Bonding, to repair small chips or cracks
Crowns & Bridgework, to replace large amounts of lost tooth structure and/or missing teeth
Dental Implants, for the longest-lasting tooth replacement available today
Inlays & Onlays, to fill teeth with larger cavities
Invisalign Clear Aligners, for highly discreet orthodontic treatment
Orthodontic Treatment, to move teeth into the right position
Porcelain Veneers, for repairing larger chips and cracks, and reshaping teeth
Removable Dentures, to help you smile again
Teeth Whitening, to brighten a faded or discolored smile
Tooth-Colored Fillings, for a completely natural, healthy look
Your Smile Makeover
Your cosmetic dentistry experience begins with you! Be sure to communicate exactly what you don't like about your smile and how you'd like it to be different. Here are some questions to consider before your consultation:
What do you like or dislike about the color, size, shape and spacing of your teeth?
Are you pleased with how much your teeth show when you smile and when your lips are relaxed?
Do you want teeth that are perfectly aligned and a bright “Hollywood White?” Or would you prefer a more natural look with slight color, shape and shade variations?
Would you like more or less of your gums to show when you smile?
Other helpful preparations would be to bring in a collection of pictures showing the smiles you like, smiles you don’t like and/or pictures of how your smile used to look if you have that moment in your life to share as your goal.
Creating a smile that will make you feel as good as you look begins now!
