Cosmetic Dentistry

Bleaching  <Before and After Photos>

Tooth bleaching is available for those who want to restore the “white” to their smile.  Years of smoking or drinking coffee, wine or soft drinks can cause an external buildup of stain that will cause the teeth to appear yellow or brown.  Comfortable custom trays are made from a quick, simple impression.  The trays are made from these impressions and are taken home along with a bleaching kit and instructions.  The bleach is placed in the trays which can be worn overnight or during the day, depending on individual preference.  The desired results usually take about two weeks to achieve, depending on the level of stain present when the bleaching is started. 
 

 All Porcelain Crowns <Before and After Photos> 

When a tooth has large fillings or fractures or just needs extra strength, all porcelain crowns are used for protection as well as cosmetics.  These are crowns made of strong porcelain and completely cover the tooth.  No metal is used to make these crowns and this factor eliminates the “dark line” at the gumline that is sometimes seen in traditional porcelain fused to metal crowns.  It is the perfect combination of strength and cosmetics.  These crowns can be made in any shape or shade that may be desired by the patient, improving any and all imperfections in the smile.   

 

Porcelain Veneers <Before and After Photos>

Porcelain veneers differ slightly from porcelain crowns in that veneers only cover the front portion of the tooth.  Veneers can be used to make cosmetic enhancements to a smile, such as making teeth whiter, closing spaces between teeth or making teeth more proportional in size.  The veneer itself is made of thin, yet strong porcelain, and is bonded to the natural tooth.  Porcelain veneers can help give you a smile that others will notice and remember. 

 
Cosmetic Bonding <Before and After Photos>

Cosmetic bonding can be used for a tooth that is dark, heavily filled, broken or slightly out of position.  Most of these undesirable tooth characteristics can be changed using cosmetic tooth bonding.  This usually involves a single visit where a highly polishable tooth colored filling is placed on the tooth to mask the unwanted problem.  Once the tooth colored filling is bonded, it can then be polished to the desired look.  Bonding can also add length to “short teeth” which can make a smile much younger looking.

 

Clear Braces <Before and After Photos>

Clear braces are available for those who want straight teeth without having to wear conventional metal brackets and wires on their teeth.  Clear braces are available to people of all ages.  They consist of a series of clear trays that gently move teeth into a straighter position.  Brushing and flossing are also much easier due to the fact that these trays are removable.