COSMETIC DENTISTRY
COMPOSITE FILLINGS
Composite resins, or tooth-colored fillings, provide good durability and resistance to fracture in small- to mid-size fillings that need to withstand moderate pressure from the constant stress of chewing. They can be used on either front or back teeth. They are a good choice for people who prefer that their fillings look more natural.
Source: American Dental Association
TEETH WHITENING
Over time, your teeth can go from white to not-so-bright for a number of reasons: food and drink, tobacco and age are only a few! If you're looking to brighten your smile, we have options!
We can provide you with custom-made trays for at-home whitening. With custom trays, you will receive instructions on how to place the bleaching solution in the tray and for the length of wearing time. This may be a preferred option if you feel more comfortable whitening in your own home at a slower pace, but still with the guidance of a dentist.
We also have prescription-strength whitening strips available. This is a stronger concentration of bleach that you cannot find over-the-counter. It is our most popular whitening treatment and is convenient for "on-the-go" whitening.
Ask us which option is best for you!
PORCELAIN VENEERS
Veneers are thin, custom-made shells crafted of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front side of teeth. They are an option for correcting stained, chipped, decayed or crooked teeth. Veneers are made by a dental technician, usually in a dental lab, working from a model provided by your dentist. Placing veneers is usually an irreversible process, because it's necessary to remove a small amount of enamel from your tooth to accommodate the shell. Your dentist may recommend that you avoid some foods and beverages that may stain or discolor your veneers such as coffee, tea or red wine. Sometimes a veneer might chip or fracture. But for many people the results are more than worth it.
Source: American Dental Association
CROWNS AND BRIDGES
CROWN
A crown can help strengthen a tooth with a large filling when there isn’t enough tooth remaining to hold the filling. Crowns can also be used to attach bridges, protect a weak tooth from breaking or restore one that’s already broken. A crown is a good way to cover teeth that are discolored or badly shaped. It’s also used to cover a dental implant.
BRIDGE
Sometimes called a fixed partial denture, a bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth and literally “bridges” the gap where one or more teeth used to be. Bridges can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain or a combination of these materials and are attached to surrounding teeth for support. Unlike a removable bridge, which you can take out and clean, a fixed bridge can only be removed by a dentist.
Source: American Dental Association