Cosmetic Dentistry

Teeth whitening is the quickest, easiest and most affordable way to enhance your smile. Whether you have a job interview, special event, or just want to boost your smile, whitening your teeth can help you gain that extra bit of confidence to leave a lasting impression.

As time progresses, teeth will lose their natural brightness. So what is the best way to maintain a bright smile?

• Avoid dark colored foods and drinks. Certain color pigments and chemicals in our diet can stain teeth
• Avoid smoking and chewing tobacco
• Use touch-up whitening sessions that can be done at home
• Be consistent with your in-office hygiene visits

Bonding is another option that can be used to enhance your smile. A composite resin is bonded to the tooth and then shaped and polished to match the surrounding tooth structure. It can also be used to fix decayed, chipped, or fractured teeth. Bonding can improve the appearance of your smile and can last several years and sometimes even longer if well maintained.

Bonding preserves more of your natural tooth surface and can be completed in one dental visit. Composite resin is a tooth-colored material that is applied to the teeth and can be used to:

• Protect a tooth root exposed by gum recession
• Improve the appearance of cosmetic chips, cracks, and gaps
• Create a brighter smile for teeth that are resistant to whitening treatments

Veneers are truly the Cadillac of cosmetic treatments. They were invented to make actors’ teeth “pop” onscreen in the early days of Hollywood cinema, and they’ve evolved to become an everyday cosmetic restoration for the ages, completely changing the long-term appearance of the wearer’s teeth.

What are dental veneers, and what can they do for me?

Veneers are nonremovable restorations made of very thin porcelain. They are custom-designed to match the ideal shape and color of your teeth. Some common dental issues veneers can correct include:

• Misshapen, oddly sized, misaligned or crooked teeth
• Stained or discolored teeth that resist traditional whitening
• Excessive tooth wear