Do you wish your smile was brighter, or that you could correct your misalignment? If so, we can help with cosmetic dentistry, so you feel confident in the appearance of your smile. In today’s blog, your Virginia Beach, VA, dentist talks about our cosmetic treatment options and how they can help your smile shine!
Starting with Your Cosmetic Consultation
The first step is to visit our office for treatment so that our team can take a close look at your teeth and gums. We can assess the cause and severity of your cosmetic issues, and then recommend a treatment option, or a combination of treatment options, to address them. In the process, this can also offer restorative benefits, limiting your risk of complications ranging from tooth decay and gum disease to TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). Our team will also take time to talk to you about your smile, and the issues you hope to see addressed!
Professional Teeth Whitening
Teeth stains are a common issue that patients want to see addressed. Our team will examine your smile to understand the causes of your stains and to recommend the most appropriate treatment option. For some, we could provide an in-office procedure that will break up and remove stains in only one visit. For others, we have take-home teeth whitening, which employs a set of custom trays and a powerful bleaching gel to break up serious discoloration in as little as one to two weeks. We can then discuss changes to your oral hygiene routine to help your teeth stay brighter for longer periods!
Dental Bonding
What if you have concerns with the shape of your teeth, or with an injury that has chipped or broken one? Then we can help with dental bonding. With this procedure, our team will use the same composite resin that is employed as part of our tooth-colored dental fillings. The material is shaded to blend with your tooth and is biocompatible, offering long-lasting repair. Placement takes one visit, and can be used to mask teeth stains, hide gaps and black triangle spaces between teeth, repair minor injuries, lengthen worn down teeth, and address misshapen structures as well, all in a single visit!
Contouring
Our team could also contour your teeth, a process that involves gently sanding and buffing your tooth to address esthetic complaints in only one visit. For example, we can smooth away pits, rough patches, and grooves in the tooth. Contouring can also correct sharp, pointed, or jagged tooth structures, and address overly large or misshapen teeth too. We can even correct the appearance of a minor chip too, all in just one sitting.
Custom Veneers
Porcelain veneers are all custom-made for your tooth and can offer a smile makeover in just two visits for any patients. The first visit involves prepping the tooth by removing a thin layer of outer enamel to make room for the veneer. We then take detailed images and impressions of the tooth, which we use in a lab setting to create the veneer. When you return for a second visit, we will connect the new restorations to the tooth. With these, we can mask teeth stains, address gaps and black triangle spaces between teeth, repair minor damage and injuries, address misshapen teeth and worn-down structures, and even correct the appearance of minor misalignment!
Gum Contouring
What if you show off too much gum tissue when you smile? A gummy smile can make your teeth appear short and uneven, but we can help with a contouring procedure. With gum contouring, our team will use advanced dental lasers to gently trim away the excess tissues, reshaping the gum line in the process. This helps improve the overall beauty of your smile in one visit, and you can return to normal activities after a day of rest. Lasers provide care with precision, and we can also use them to address periodontal disease too.
Invisalign®
When you have misalignment, we can help with a cosmetic alternative to metal braces. Invisalign® aligners are designed to be clear and barely visible, each set worn daily for 20 to 23 hours, and over a period of two weeks. For some, teeth could be straighter in as little as one year, and the aligners are removable too! If you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, then contact our team today to learn more.
Do You Have Questions About Our Cosmetic Treatments?
You can call Absolute Dental Care in Virginia Beach, VA at (757) 428-7440 to schedule an appointment now, so we can help improve the imperfections in your smile.
