Do you wish your smile could grab the attention of people passing by and help you feel more confident? With cosmetic dentistry, we can transform the appearance of your teeth and even your gums too. In today’s blog, your Virginia Beach, VA, dentist looks at our cosmetic treatment options and explains how they help improve smile beauty.
Getting Started
To begin, schedule a visit to talk to our team. We want to discuss your cosmetic imperfections and your hopes for your smile. We will then offer a detailed exam with advanced digital imagery, so we can assess the cause and extent of your cosmetic concerns, and create a treatment plan personalized to your smile. Every smile is different, so every treatment plan is unique, with custom solutions to improve overall smile beauty. We even have procedures that can offer results in a single sitting!
Two Teeth Whitening Options
Our team offers two different options to remove teeth stains from your smile. If you have an event coming up and need results quickly, we have an in-office procedure that whitens teeth by several shades in as little as an hour. We apply a bleaching gel to the teeth and activate it with a powerful light, which then breaks up and removes stains.
For more severe staining, we have an at-home option that whitens teeth by several shades. This cosmetic dental procedure involves wearing a set of custom plastic trays that have been filled with a bleaching gel, for about an hour a day over a period of two weeks. Teeth could be up to eight shades brighter in some cases, and you can keep the trays and any remaining gel for touch-ups as needed in the months to come.
Bonding and Contouring Your Teeth
Cosmetic dentistry also enables our team to repair teeth in one visit too. Using the same composite resin as our tooth-colored fillings, dental bonding involves applying this metal-free material to the teeth to correct imperfections. For example, we can mask permanent teeth stains that don’t respond to whitening, and also repair cracked, chipped, and worn-down structures too. We can close gaps between the teeth and even reshape malformed teeth too.
With contouring, we take a different approach and sand and buff the outer structures. The contouring approach can smooth out pits, grooves, and rough patches, dull sharp, pointed, or jagged teeth, and also correct the appearance of minor chips. We can reshape overly large teeth too!
Porcelain Veneers
Cosmetic dentistry can often makeover your smile in two visits. Porcelain veneers are thin shells that are custom-made for your smile and placed onto the front of the teeth, instantly reshaping them and offering a more attractive appearance. Veneers can be color matched to blends with your smile, and can mask teeth stains, close embarrassing gaps between teeth, lengthen worn down teeth and repair minor damage, and reshape misshapen teeth too. We’ve even placed them to correct the appearance of minor misalignment, so you have an even looking smile without the need for braces!
Gum Contouring
What if you have a gummy smile? We can help! If you show off too much gum tissue when you smile this could make teeth appear shorter or uneven. But with advanced laser technology, we can gently and comfortably remove excess tissues and reshape the gum line to improve overall symmetry. The procedure only takes one visit, and can instantly change the beauty of your smile. Lases ensure you undergo care without anesthesia, and that the area heals quickly so you can return to your normal routine. There is also little risk of bleeding, swelling, or infection too!
Invisalign® Clear Aligners
If you have crooked, crowded, or overlapping teeth that cannot be masked with veneers, we can offer a clear option to gently reposition the teeth, offering a straighter smile in as little as one year. Invisalign® uses a series of clear aligners, which are custom-made for your smile to ensure an optimal fit. They’re clear and barely visible, and can be removed before you eat or prior to brushing and flossing, so no more interruptions to your routine or professional appearance.
If you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, then contact our team today to learn more.
Schedule A Visit Today to Discuss Cosmetic Dentistry
We’re ready to help you obtain a smile that shines and makes a great first impression. Call Absolute Dental Care in Virginia Beach, VA at (757) 428-7440 to schedule an appointment and discuss our approach to cosmetic dentistry!
