Cosmetic Dentistry

Your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you, so if you want to make a good impression, your teeth should be bright, in good condition and properly aligned.

However, defects in your smile, such as damaged or crooked teeth, can hamper your appearance and your self-confidence as a result. Fortunately, a variety of cosmetic dentistry interventions can help to correct those flaws.

Whatever aesthetic issue is of concern to you, there’s likely a treatment to address it. Cosmetic dentistry can enhance a patient’s smiles through a single treatment or with a combination of treatments planned together for a smile makeover.

If there is some aspect of your smile’s appearance that is unsatisfactory to you, schedule a consultation at Imagine Family Dentistry to learn about your cosmetic dentistry treatment options.

Problems That Can Be Addressed Through Cosmetic Dentistry

Many issues can detract from a smile’s beauty, including the following:

• Misaligned teeth
• Discolored teeth
• Chipped, cracked or broken teeth
• Disproportionately small teeth
• Misshapen teeth
• Gaps between teeth
• Crowding of teeth
• Missing teeth
• Excessively worn teeth

Fortunately, all of these issues can be resolved through the various cosmetic dentistry treatments available to patients. If you visit our office for a consultation, we can recommend specific interventions that will help you to achieve your smile goals.

Cosmetic Dentistry Treatment Options

A cosmetic dentistry treatment plan may include any number of interventions, depending on how the patient wants to improve his or her smile. Some possibilities include:

Teeth Whitening

To remove stains from teeth or reverse discoloration that results from exposed dentin as the teeth are subjected to wear and tear associated with aging.

Dental Bonding

A conservative treatment to conceal minor defects in the teeth that can be completed in a single appointment.

Dental Veneers

The “Swiss army knife” of cosmetic dentistry! Tooth-shaped porcelain shells that conceal imperfections like chips, cracks, or deep stains that don’t respond to teeth whitening treatments.

Other elements of a cosmetic dentistry treatment plan may include methods for replacing missing teeth, such as dental bridges, dentures or dental implants. The patient may also desire periodontal treatments to improve the appearance of gums that are either too prominent or insufficient.

What To Expect From Cosmetic Dentistry

Your cosmetic dentistry journey will begin with an evaluation in which the dentist will examine your teeth and discuss your smile goals with you. The dentist may also gather other information by taking photos, x-rays or dental impressions, depending on the anticipated treatments.

The dentist will use the information gathered at your evaluation to plan the course of your treatment. Some cosmetic dentistry services, like teeth whitening and dental bonding, can be completed in a single session, while others will require multiple appointments.

Coordinated timing of interventions will be a consideration if you are getting multiple treatments. Some treatments must precede others, and your dentist will determine the appropriate sequencing based on the nature of the interventions included in the treatment plan.