When you have issues with the appearance of your smile, this could cause embarrassment. We want you to always feel comfortable when you smile, so our team can correct these concerns. In today’s blog, your Virginia Beach, VA, dentist offers a comprehensive array of cosmetic dentistry solutions!
Removing Teeth Stains
Do you have stained teeth? If so, we can help with cosmetic dentistry! Our team could recommend an in-office teeth whitening procedure that can brighten smiles in as little as one hour. We just use a special bleaching gel and a light, and you can have the results you need before a first date, job interview, or special event. We simply place a protective covering on your lips and gums, place the gel on the teeth, and activate the bleaching ingredient using a special light. If you have more severe staining, we could send a set of plastic trays and a powerful bleaching gel home with you. You then fill the trays with gel and wear them for a set amount of time each day for a period of one to two weeks, so your teeth can be brightened by several shades. This system reduces the risk of tooth sensitivity, and addresses more severe staining. You can keep the trays and any remaining gel for touch-ups in the coming months.
Contouring Your Gums
Cosmetic dentistry can also address esthetic concerns with your gums too. If you have a gummy smile, then you have displayed too much gingival tissue when you smile, which also makes teeth appear smaller or uneven. Our team can employ advanced laser dentistry to trim away excess tissues and reshape the gum line to improve symmetry and offer a more attractive appearance. The laser doesn’t require the use of scalpels or sutures, and the treated area heals quickly, so you can return to normal activities after a day. There is no need for anesthesia either!
Bonding and Tooth Contouring
Our team could also use cosmetic dentistry to address concerns in only one visit too! With dental bonding, we use a composite resin material, one that is metal-free and safe for all ages, to reshape the teeth and correct these concerns in only one visit. For example, we can repair cracks and chips, lengthen worn down teeth, correct misshapen teeth, and even close gaps between the teeth. All in one visit! With contouring, we don’t add new material to the tooth, we instead gently sand and buff the teeth to address esthetic complaints. The procedure takes one visit and can correct the appearance of minor chips, address overly large or misshapen teeth, and smooth out pits, grooves, and rough patches in the outer surfaces. Our team can also dull sharp, pointed, or jagged tooth structures.
Porcelain Veneers
For some, we could offer a complete smile makeover in only two visits. With porcelain veneers, we will use a thin and lifelike porcelain restoration to change the shape of the teeth, covering the front and sides of them. Placement means we can employ these unique restorations, shaded to blend with your smile, to correct malformed teeth, repair minor damage, close embarrassing gaps, mask teeth stains, and also correct the appearance of minor misalignment. Each one is custom-made for your smile and color matched to blend with your smile in particular, there is no one-size-fits-all approach.
Invisalign®
Did you know that we can use cosmetic dentistry to address issues with the alignment of your smile? With Invisalign®, we have a clear and comfortable alternative to traditional metal braces. Each set of aligners is custom-made for your smile based on digital x-rays and custom impressions we take of your smile. A set is worn for 20 to 22 hours daily for a period of two weeks. You then begin wearing the next set for the same amount of time, and repeat the process for about a year to 18 months, as the aligners are gradually and carefully repositioning your teeth to correct misalignment. These are not only clear and comfortable, but removable too! Which means you can take them out before meals, no need to alter what you eat or avoid your favorite snacks. Being removable also means an easier time brushing and flossing, so you can keep your smile bright and healthy during treatment.
If you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, then contact our team today to learn more.
Schedule a Visit For a Cosmetic Dentistry Consultation
Cosmetic dentistry can offer a bright and beautiful smile for our patients. Call Absolute Dental Care in Virginia Beach, VA at (757) 428-7440 to schedule a visit soon!
