What is cosmetic Dentistry and how can it improve my smile?
At Dental Associates we can perform a variety of cosmetic procedures to improve the appearance of your smile - from subtle changes to major repairs. We have many options and techniques to treat teeth that are discolored, misshaped, chipped or missing. We can reshape your teeth, close spaces, restore worn teeth, or alter the length of your teeth. Common procedures include: tooth whitening, bonding, veneers, crowns and esthetic reshaping and contouring of your natural teeth.
What is whitening?
Tooth whitening is a popular process used to brighten smiles. Discoloration that occurs in the enamel can be caused by medication, coffee, tea, cigarettes, and many other commonly consumed foods and beverages. Discoloration can also occur simply from aging. Whitening can be performed by your dentist in the office or under dental supervision at home.
What is bonding?
Bonding is the use of tooth colored material to fill in gaps or change the color of teeth. Bonding can last a number of years and often only requires a single office visit. Bonding can be more susceptible to staining or chipping than other types of restorations but is also easily repaired. Bonding can be a very conservative and cost effective way of improving your smile.
What are veneers?
Veneers are thin layers of porcelain that are cemented over the front surface of your teeth. They can change the color or shape of your teeth. Veneers are used on teeth that are chipped, discolored, oddly shaped, unevenly spaced or crooked. Veneers are used to treat some of the same problems that bonding is used to treat but should last substantially longer and are not as likely to discolor over time. Veneers are also in certain situations an alternative treatment to crowns.
Please contact us to discuss how we can help you achieve the smile you have always dreamed of.
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