What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry is a diverse field that encompasses many different treatments focused on smile enhancement. Also called esthetic dentistry, it corrects defects and improves the natural appeal of your teeth for a beautiful smile that you won’t hesitate to share with the world.
Popular Procedures for Cosmetic Dentistry Patients
No matter what specific concern you might have about the appearance of your smile, there are options available for you. These popular procedures help people improve their smiles, delivering lasting results through fast, comfortable, and affordable treatment.
Smile Makeovers
A smile makeover isn’t just one type of procedure. Instead, it’s an approach that takes advantage of everything cosmetic dentistry has to offer. Your dentist will carefully evaluate your needs and develop a custom treatment plan.
That treatment plan can include one or more individual procedures focused on specific cosmetic issues. Together, they provide a synergy that makes a smile makeover more than the sum of its parts.
Teeth Whitening
Most people would like to have a brighter smile. Instead of relying on the slow and often underwhelming results from off-the-shelf products, you can use professional whitening to achieve noticeably whiter teeth.
Thanks to clinical-strength whitening gel and modern technology, in-office whitening can deal with deep tooth discoloration/staining in just one appointment. This is a great procedure if you’d like to make a big change in a short amount of time, and is perfect before an event, like a wedding, reunion, or photo shoot where you’d like your smile to shine. You can also use at-home kits that deliver results from the comfort of your own home.
Clear Aligners
Clear aligners such as Invisalign and SureSmile are some of the latest innovations in cosmetic dentistry. They can address misaligned teeth, gaps or space between teeth, and a variety of bite issues.
Unlike conventional braces, clear aligner treatment is comfortable and inconspicuous. You can remove the aligners to eat or brush your teeth, and you’ll have fewer required visits over the course of your treatment — just a few simple check-ins.
Bonding
Dental bonding is a versatile cosmetic treatment that can resolve many different defects. Your dentist will apply a composite resin to your teeth to fill cracks, adjust the shape of your teeth, and match the appearance of your natural smile.
Bonding is a quick and easy solution for chipped teeth and cracked teeth. However, severe damage may call for other options (such as crowns) to restore the structure and integrity of the tooth alongside its appearance.
Through a technique called Bioclear we are able to expand the applications of dental bonding. We are able to close small spaces, and even reshape teeth to make them appear more symmetrical and youthful.
Crowns
Dental crowns provide both aesthetics and restoration for seriously damaged or decayed teeth. With CEREC same-day dental crowns, treatment has never been faster or easier. Instead of waiting for weeks for your final crown from a dental lab, you walk out with a restored smile after just one appointment.
Veneers
Porcelain veneers can help improve your smile in many different ways. A layer of porcelain over the front of a tooth can remove the appearance of chips, cracks, and intrinsic stains deep within your tooth. Veneers can even fix oddly sized or misshapen teeth, along with adjusting any minor gaps or spaces in your smile. Crowns and veneers can be used together to create a beautiful, long lasting smile. We work with world class dental lab technicians to create your dream smile in just a few appointments.
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide the best in looks, function, and oral health. Titanium implants create a strong and lasting foundation for replacement teeth. They can be used if you’re missing one, several, or even all of your teeth so that you can enjoy a full and beautiful smile and achieve the best long-term oral health outlook.
Working with a Skilled Cosmetic Dentist in Mountain View, CA
You can find the smile makeover plan that will enhance your smile by visiting Lagemann Family Dentistry in Mountain View, CA. We develop unique treatment plans that address your concerns and deliver results, making your smile the best it can be. Schedule your consultation today to take advantage of the latest in cosmetic dentistry treatments.
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