Porcelain veneers are often used in cosmetic dentistry to improve esthetics and help with tooth damage. Deeply stained, misshapen, and damaged teeth are perfected by carefully placing a thin, composite material directly over the tooth’s surface. Your veneers are customized and created by your restoration dentist to blend in with the rest of your smile and create a natural look. Veneers are often used for the front teeth visible when you smile and not recommended for patients with very little tooth structure or large fillings.

Invisalign® Clear Aligners are a wonderful, teeth straightening alternative to traditional metal orthodontics. As one of the favorite tools in cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign® is a series of clear, removable mouth trays custom-fit to create the needed pressure to slowly straighten your teeth. Trays can be removed while eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing. Your Invisalign® system of customized trays are based on dental molds taken during your first appointment. Afterwards, you will switch trays every two week to gradually shift your teeth. Your restoration dentist will assess your progress every six weeks and address adjustments that need to be made. Once your treatment is complete, your dentist will provide a retainer to maintain your straightened smile.

Your restoration dentist uses bonding to repair slightly chipped, discolored, or crooked teeth. The white bonding material can be customized to match the shade of your natural teeth and is often used to fill in small areas to improve the appearance of the tooth. Bonding is widely used in cosmetic dentistry thanks to its ability to blend in with your natural teeth and can be used in both front and back teeth. This procedure is usually completed in one visit and is often less expensive than other cosmetic treatments. Any breaks or chips in bonding can be easily repaired by your dentist.

Crowns and bridges are often used to address more complicated smile imperfections like missing or heavily damaged teeth. A crown acts like a cap to a severely damaged tooth, strengthening the tooth while improving its appearance and shape. Crowns are ideal in cosmetic dentistry for covering a tooth with little to no structure remaining due to large fillings, root canal treatment, weaking, or fracturing. They can also be used to act as restorations for dental implants and help stabilize dental bridges. A dental bridge is useful in replacing gaps of missing teeth by using one or more artificial teeth cemented and held in place on either side by your natural teeth. Like crowns, bridges are crafted to blend into your natural teeth to create a seamless look.

Have you ever wished to brighten your smile? We offer a variety of professional teeth whitening options such as in-house bleaching, tray whitening, and whitening strips to fit every budget. For immediate results and dramatically whiter teeth, in-house bleaching provides the best results within one visit to our office. Tray whitening and whitening strips provide an at home whitening option that occurs gradually.