Cosmetic dentistry procedures are becoming a common practice. In today’s world, we’re determined to improve our smile so that we are confident about our appearance. Obtaining the perfect smile requires an experienced cosmetic dentist. With just a few trips to a cosmetic dentist, you can have the magnificent and natural looking smile you have always desired.

Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry found that 86% of people seek cosmetic treatment to enhance their physical appearance to what they view as physically attractive in order to lift their self-esteem.

If you are considering cosmetic dental treatments, but not sure what treatments are right for you, we can help. Below are the various cosmetic dentistry procedures that cosmetic dentists offer.

Bonding

Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material (a durable plastic) is applied and hardened with a specialized light that bonds the material to the tooth to improve the persons appearance.

Dental bonding is applied to:

  • Improve the color of discolored or stained teeth
  • Repair chipped or cracked teeth
  • Protect the tooth’s root when receding gums exposes the root
  • Close gaps between teeth
  • Make teeth appear longer
  • Reshape the teeth

Dental Veneers

Dental veneers are custom-designed coverings made of a tooth colored material. These shells are constructed to cover the face of the tooth to improve appearance. They are bonded to the front of the teeth, altering their size, color, length or shape.

Dental veneers are applied to:

  • Discolored teeth
  • Worn down teeth
  • Broken or chipped teeth
  • Misaligned or uneven teeth
  • Close the gaps between teeth

Dental Crowns

A dental crown is cap or cover the dentist places over a tooth. The crown restores the tooth to its natural size, shape and function.

Dental crowns are applied to:

  • Protect restored teeth after root canal treatment
  • Cracked or worn-down teeth
  • A cavity that is too large for a filling
  • Discolored or misaligned teeth

Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is a procedure that brightens the teeth and helps remove discoloration and stains. Teeth whitening is the most common and accessible cosmetic treatment. Teeth whitening can help when teeth have become stained or discolored due to tobacco use, not taking care of teeth and/or drinking dark colored coffee, cola, tea and red wine.

Teeth whitening is applied to:

  • Improve the color of teeth

Dental Implants

Dental implants are designed to replace tooth roots and provide a powerful fixed or permanent support for your tooth. They are made to perfectly match your natural teeth, so it is impossible to see any contrast.

Dental implants have three components:

The implant: This is the metal screw that is utilized as the root of the new tooth. The screw fuses to the jawbone.

The abutment:  This is the connecting piece that connects the implant to the prosthesis.

The crown: This is the part of the tooth that people can see and is usually made from porcelain or zirconium for durability and natural look.