Cosmetic / Esthetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is generally used to refer to any dental work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the functionality) of teeth, gums and/or bite. It primarily focuses on improvement of dental aesthetics in color, position, shape, size, alignment and overall smile appearance.
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To see some of the cosmetic dentistry cases we've treated in the past, please check out our Dental Gallery.
our Esthetic Restoration services
- Cosmetic Composite Restorations: Dental fillings to repair minor chips, gaps, and discoloration using tooth-colored resin materials.
- Maryland Bridge: A common procedure for restoring a single missing tooth, with less invasive tooth reduction than traditional bridges.
- Crowns, Veneers, and Fixed Bridges: The most comprehensive and invasive solutions. We restore damaged teeth or close gaps using crowns (covering an entire tooth), veneers (thin shells applied to the front surface of visible teeth), or fixed bridges (restoring multiple adjacent teeth).
Commonly used materials for Crowns and Veneers
- Metal-Free Options: The preferred choice for a more natural appearance. Includes Zirconia, E-max (Lithium Disilicate ceramic), Ceramage (Zirconia-filled composite resin), or conventional tooth colored Composite Resin material.
- Conventional Options: Porcelain fused to metal (PFM), including non-precious base metal alloys and TiLite Titanium alloy options.
our Teeth Whitening & Bleaching services
Achieve a noticeable brighter smile with multiple tailored whitening approaches:
- Chairside Whitening (Office Session): A quick, effective treatment performed in the office (typically around one to one and a half hours) using a chemical whitening solution to brighten teeth dramatically. Learn more about vital teeth whitening here .
- Take-Home Whitening: Customized bleaching trays fabricated for patients to use at home, providing a controllable and often cost-effective option.
- Non-Vital Single Tooth Whitening / Internal Bleaching: Used when tooth discoloration is internal (e.g., due to trauma or medication) and cannot be corrected by surface whitening.
FAQs on cosmetic dentistry and whitening
>What exactly are veneers?
Veneers are thin, custom-designed shells of porcelain or composite that cover the front surface of your teeth. They are excellent for correcting chips, gaps, and changing the color or shape of teeth while maintaining a natural look.
How long do whitening treatments last?
We are certain they will not last forever since staining from coffee, wine, and other pigments will occur over time. It is hard to say for certain how many months it will last since everybody has a different lifestyle and diet. While teeth whitening makes your smile dramatically brighter immediately, You must maintain good oral hygiene and consider touch-up treatments to keep your white smile vibrant. Therefore we would advise to patient to time their teeth whitening procedures a minimum of 2 weeks to 1 month prior to attending any major personal events.
Are these treatments painful?
Most procedures aren't usually painful, but some sensitivity may occur during tooth preparation (for fillings or crown preparation), and during whitening procedures. We will prescribe pain management medication if needed.
