Cosmetic Procedures that Improve Your Smile
Different Types of Cosmetic Procedures
Whitening
Whitening is a process that lightens or eliminates the stains on teeth due to age, lifestyle, and what you eat and drink. The process is easy and painless. We make custom trays right here in our office that fit your teeth snugly unlike the store bought kits which can waste the whitening gel and cause sensitivity.
Veneers
Veneers are a porcelain shell (sort of like a contact lens) that fits over your natural tooth. Veneers can solve many cosmetic problems such as the color of your teeth, how straight they are, the length of your teeth and their overall appearance.
Implants
A dental implant is a metal device designed to replace missing teeth. The device is usually made out of titanium and is surgically placed into the jawbone where the tooth is missing. Unlike a dental bridge, an implant is permanent. A dental implant is designed to act as the tooth root and can anchor an artificial tooth or teeth such as a crown, bridge or denture.
Crowns
Crowns, also referred to as caps, are custom made to fit over your whole tooth after the dentist has prepared it. They are usually made out of acrylic or porcelain that has been fused to metal, to withstand biting pressure. Crowns can be used in cosmetic dentistry to treat teeth that are poorly shaped, badly decayed, broken or chipped, have had large fillings and to cover spaces in between teeth.
Tooth Colored Fillings
Black mercury fillings can be unattractive and make you self conscious about your smile. In addition, the FDA acknowledged recently that amalgam fillings can be a health risk. Replacing them is safe and easy and a relatively inexpensive way of improving your smile.