1. Repairing Chipped or Cracked Teeth
Chipped or cracked teeth are a common occurrence. For example, you might find yourself dealing with cracked or chipped teeth due to grinding or clenching. In any case, these issues affect the appearance of your smile if you don’t take action.
Esthetic dentistry provides a variety of options for dealing with chipped or cracked teeth. For minor damage that doesn’t affect the inner layers, composite bonding is a fast and easy fix. Porcelain veneers can repair physical damage and improve other aspects of your smile as well, including misshapen teeth.
In cases of severe damage, a dental crown restores both the appearance and integrity of your smile. It can protect against further decay and infection that might eventually lead to a need for root canal treatment or even tooth extraction.
2. Improving the Alignment of Your Teeth
With clear aligners, you can find a comfortable and effective solution for misaligned teeth and gaps or space between teeth. Options like Invisalign and SureSmile can treat a wide range of orthodontic issues affecting your smile.
These treatments offer a much better experience than traditional braces. You’ll enjoy greater comfort and fewer visits to the dentist during treatment. The clear aligners are practically invisible, so you won’t have to worry about braces marring your smile for the duration of treatment.
These aligners are also removable, so you don’t have to worry about the dietary restrictions associated with braces. Caring for your teeth is easy for the same reason, with more straightforward oral hygiene requirements than braces.
3. Whitening Your Teeth
Teeth whitening is one of the most effective smile enhancements, providing a clear difference and boosting your self-confidence. You can achieve powerful brightening with professional teeth whitening from your cosmetic dentist.
In-office whitening can make quick work of tooth discoloration/staining, with noticeable results after just one appointment. Your dentist can also provide take-home kits that perform better than other options you’ll find on store shelves.
For intrinsic stains that affect not just the surface of teeth but the interior layers as well, you can take advantage of porcelain veneers. A thin layer of porcelain provides an immaculate appearance, covering chips, cracks, discoloration, and misshapen teeth.
4. Addressing Cavities with Tooth-Colored Fillings
Tooth fillings are an incredibly common treatment. They eliminate the sensitivity and pain associated with cavities and prevent further tooth decay. Traditional metal amalgam fillings can be very noticeable, especially in teeth closer to the front of the mouth — tooth-colored fillings solve that problem.
Tooth-colored fillings use a durable composite resin material to fill cavities. You’ll enjoy the protection and durability of traditional fillings, but your fillings will also closely match the natural shade of your teeth.
5. Improving the Shape or Appearance of Your Teeth and Gums
Your gums play just as important a role in defining the appearance of your smile as your teeth do. If your gums and teeth aren’t proportional, you can be left with a gummy smile that impacts your self-confidence.
Gum contouring is a simple cosmetic procedure that helps deliver a more balanced smile. By removing excess gum tissue and providing a better contour, your cosmetic dentist ensures that you’re ready to share your smile in any situation.
Start the Path to a Brighter Smile with the Skilled Cosmetic Dentists at Lagemann Family Dentistry
You can access these procedures and more at Lagemann Family Dentistry, where we deliver the highest level of care using the latest dental technology. Find out which treatments can make your smile makeover a reality by scheduling your consultation in Mountain View, CA, today.
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