We love the opportunity to help our patients enjoy good oral health, and also results that make them feel proud of their smile. To address concerns with the shape and color of your teeth, we can offer cosmetic dentistry. In today’s blog, your Virginia Beach, VA, dentist talks about our approach to cosmetic dentistry.
Starting Your Cosmetic Treatment
Ready to obtain a new smile that makes you feel proud and confident? Then start with a dental exam. Our team will carefully examine your smile with digital imaging Technogym to assess the cause and severity of your cosmetic issues, so we can choose the right procedure to offer better smiles. Cosmetic dentistry can offer care for minor or severe concerns, and some of our treatments can tackle multiple issues at once. Even if you need restorative dentistry, such as crowns or fillings, we can offer them with a cosmetic approach. We want you to help you enjoy your best smile!
Teeth Whitening
Obviously, teeth whitening is a major component of our cosmetic dental procedures. Store bought systems, like strips and toothpastes, are available, but they only offer minor results that only last a short time. They could also leave you at risk for tooth sensitivity. Our team can choose the right teeth whitening treatment for you, so you can enjoy a smile up to eight shades brighter in some cases. We can provide a system you use at home over a period of one to two weeks, or an in-office option that brightens smiles in only one visit!
Dental Bonding
Cosmetic dentistry also allows us to repair teeth in one visit. Dental bonding uses the same composite resin material that makes up our tooth-colored fillings. This material is metal-free, safe for all ages, and can be color-matched to blend with your tooth. The placement process is simple: We numb your tooth, clean and etch the surfaces, and apply the shaded composite resin to the tooth. We then shade your tooth as the material cures beneath a light. The last step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance. In one visit, we can mask permanent teeth stains, repair cracks and chips, lengthen worn down teeth, and even close gaps between your teeth!
Cosmetic Contouring
Our team could also contour your teeth as well. With tooth contouring, we take a different approach to repairing and correcting smile imperfections. Instead of adding material to the tooth, we will buff and sand the outer structure to correct a number of esthetic complaints. For example, in one visit we can correct the appearance of minor chips and also smooth out rough patches, pits, and grooves in your tooth. The procerus can also correct misshapen teeth and overly large ones, while also dulling sharp, pointed, and jagged structures.
Gum Contouring
Cosmetic dentistry can also address issues with your gums! If you have a gummy smile, in which you display too much gum and have poor symmetry in your gum line, this could make teeth appear short or uneven. But with laser dentistry, we can begin by marking the gums and then gently remove the excess tissues and reshape the gum line. The laser does this with precision and prevents damage to healthy tissues. No scalpels or sutures, so the area heals much quicker and you often don’t need anesthesia. In one visit, we can transform your smile and you can return to your normal routine in as little as 24 hours. Our team can use the same technology to aid in managing gum disease, by removing the diseased tissues so healthy ones can reattach to the teeth and make the disease easier to control with preventive care.
Invisalign®
How do you feel about the alignment of your smile? If you have crooked, crowded, and overlapping teeth, we can help with our custom aligners. Invisalign® uses a series of aligners to gently reposition the teeth in as little as one year. They’re easy to use, clean, and store, and can help correct your smile, with comfort and precision. You can remove them before you eat or prior to brushing and flossing, so daily care is much simpler. If you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, or if you’re ready for an initial consultation to see which treatment is right for you, then contact our team today to learn more. We look forward to helping you enjoy your best smile in 2024 and beyond, so reach out to our team today!
Talk to Our Team About Cosmetic Dentistry
To learn more about our approach to cosmetic dentistry, give us a call at Absolute Dental Care in Virginia Beach, VA at (757) 428-7440 to schedule an appointment. We have an array of treatment options to help you enjoy better oral health and a more attractive smile!
