Cosmetic Dentistry: What is It and How Does It Work?

February 15, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — Madelaine @ 8:53 am
Woman smiling

Have you ever felt the need to cover your mouth every time you laugh or smile? If your dental appearance makes you feel less than confident, you aren’t alone. But what if you could drastically improve your smile in just one or two visits to the dentist? Cosmetic dentistry treatments can transform your dental appearance and help you regain your confidence. Are you ready to find out how? Keep reading!

Teeth Whitening

If your teeth have become stained or discolored due to years of sipping coffee or simply due to age, you have three options to restore your dazzling smile! The first is an in-office teeth whitening treatment. A Zoom! Whitening treatment is a powerful but safe combination of bleaching gel and light used to make your teeth up to 10 shades whiter in just one hour! The other two options, Sheer White whitening strips and a customized Opalescence whitening kit, can be performed by you in the comfort of your own home! While it may be easy to purchase an over-the-counter whitening kit at your local grocery or drug store, these options are far more powerful and can offer much more effective results. After a few days of use, you should see noticeably whiter teeth!

Cosmetic Dental Bonding

If you have chips, fractures, small gaps or discoloration, cosmetic dental bonding may be an excellent option to improve your smile. This treatment involves the use of a composite resin that is designed to match your tooth color that your dentist will apply to correct your dental appearance. Once it is in place, it will be sculpted to fill in or cover your dental imperfections and polished to look like your natural teeth. While it is a durable solution, it is not as strong as porcelain veneers or dental crowns.

Veneers

No dental treatment is truly permanent, but veneers provide a resolution for a variety of dental flaws that can last for more than 10 years. Veneers are thin shells crafted from medical-grade porcelain that are bonded to the surface of each tooth to give you a bright, symmetric smile. They act as and look like tooth enamel but provide stronger protection from extreme temperatures. The following dental flaws can all be corrected with veneers:

  • Severe stains or discoloration
  • Gaps
  • Crowded or misaligned teeth
  • Uneven or misshapen teeth
  • Fractures or chips
  • Worn-down enamel
  • Dental sensitivity

These treatments are all designed to help patients improve their smiles, which can provide a drastic boost in confidence. If you’re not sure which option is best for your needs, your cosmetic dentist can help! 

About the Practice

At MoreSMILES Dental Spa, Drs. James Moreau, Shannon Doyle and Israel Finger are committed to providing top-quality dental care in a relaxing environment. When it comes to cosmetic dentistry and implants, family and restorative dentistry, and prosthodontics and implant dentures, this team of dentists offers the skillset to tailor each dental experience to every patient’s unique needs and goals. If you’re ready to achieve the gorgeous smile you deserve, visit the website or contact the office at (361) 643-7811 to schedule your appointment today!

No Comments

No comments yet.

RSS feed for comments on this post.

Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time.