Cosmetic dentistry focuses on enhancing the appearance of your smile through a variety of treatments. From whitening and bonding to veneers and contouring, these procedures bring out the best in your teeth’s aesthetics.
Cosmetic contouring involves reshaping and straightening natural teeth, ideal for addressing broken, chipped, long, crooked, or irregularly shaped teeth. Before undergoing contouring, it’s crucial to consider the teeth’s thickness.
Typically, your dentist will perform an X-ray to ensure the tooth is thick enough for contouring without risks. Over-contouring can lead to sensitivity or make teeth prone to breakage. This procedure provides the appearance of a naturally aligned smile, being minimally invasive, fast, relatively inexpensive, and usually anesthetic-free.
In some cases, cosmetic contouring may be paired with accelerated orthodontic treatments or combined with porcelain veneers or crowns for enhanced cosmetic results.
Crown lengthening reshapes and removes excess gum and bone tissue to expose more of the natural tooth. This periodontal procedure lays the foundation for restorative and cosmetic dentistry and enhances the aesthetics of your gum line. By adjusting gum and bone levels, more of the tooth is revealed for restoration.
This technique can be applied to a single tooth or multiple teeth to create a balanced, natural smile. It’s valued for its dual role in aesthetics and periodontal health, providing a beautiful new smile and contributing to comfortable and confident speaking and eating.
Porcelain veneers and crowns offer an exceptionally lifelike appearance, maintaining their brilliance over time, unlike some bonding treatments which may look bulky.
Despite being translucent, porcelain is very strong and long-lasting, with no food restrictions once in place. This means you can enjoy foods like apples and corn on the cob without worry. These restorations cover imperfections seamlessly, enhancing your natural smile.
The process for porcelain veneers and crowns involves two office visits. During the first visit, any old bonding is removed, teeth are prepared, and impressions are taken to decide on the shade and shape of the porcelain.
Temporary bonding protects the prepared teeth until your second visit, roughly a week later, when the veneers or crowns are permanently affixed, completing your smile transformation.
Crown lengthening involves removing extra gum and bone to show more of the tooth. It’s done to get the tooth ready for repair or to make your gums look nicer.
Cosmetic contouring shapes and straightens teeth that are chipped, uneven, or crooked. It quickly improves the look of your smile without major work.
Yes, porcelain veneers and crowns are built to last a long time. They cover up flaws in your teeth and stay bright and strong over the years.
You usually don’t need numbing for cosmetic contouring since it’s simple. There’s a slight risk your teeth could become sensitive if too much tooth is reshaped.
Getting veneers or crowns takes two visits: first, we prepare your teeth and take molds, then we place the permanent veneers or crowns about a week later.
