Improve Your Smile With Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry is cosmetic, or aesthetic, in nature. It focuses on enhancing the appearance of teeth. Not only does a beautiful smile make you look and feel great, but it can also boost your self-confidence. You may be able to choose one or more procedures to improve the appearance of your smile. 

Here are a few of the most common cosmetic dentistry options:

Teeth Whitening

This is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments. It can help whiten teeth that have been stained by food and beverages that stain teeth, tobacco use, certain medications, and aging. There are two types of teeth whitening.

In-office teeth whitening: During an in-office teeth whitening treatment, a dental professional applies a whitening product to your teeth. The procedure is typically completed within 60 minutes.

Take-home teeth whitening: Take-home teeth whitening kits are a professional-grade whitening product you can use at home. The kits consist of a whitening gel and a mouth tray. The mouth tray is custom-made to fit the unique shape of your mouth.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth. Dental implants are small titanium posts that replace the root of a tooth. The titanium is placed into the jawbone, just as your natural tooth’s root would be. Once they’re in, the dental implants can be connected to a permanent crown.

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of dental ceramic that bond to the front of your teeth to conceal cosmetic imperfections. This cosmetic treatment uses the most natural-looking dental ceramic, resisting staining as effectively as your natural tooth enamel. Porcelain veneers are resistant to permanent staining and discoloration.

They are custom-made to fit each tooth. They are bonded securely to the front of your teeth, covering cosmetic flaws such as:

• Chips and cracks
• Spaces between teeth
• Misshapen teeth
• Misaligned teeth
• Discoloration

Invisalign Treatment

An Invisalign treatment uses clear, plastic aligners to gradually shift your teeth into the desired position. The aligners are removable, so you can take them out for eating and brushing your teeth. You can also remove them for special occasions, such as weddings

Because these aligners are clear, most people will not even notice you are wearing them.

Cosmetic Bonding

Cosmetic bonding is a simple way to repair minor imperfections in your teeth. They are derived from composite resin (the same material used in tooth-colored fillings) and can be used to correct chips in teeth, change the shape or color of a tooth, close a gap between two teeth, or cover a stain or discoloration.

Your dentist will use a composite resin matched to the color of your tooth and sculpt the material to the proper shape. They will then harden the material with a special light. After the procedure, your tooth will look natural and blend in with the rest of your smile.

Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, and strength and improve its appearance. Dental crowns are most commonly made of porcelain, but they can also be made of other materials, such as resin, porcelain fused to metal, and gold.

A dental crown may be recommended if a tooth has severe decay or trauma, is fractured or worn down, or is misshapen. The crown will cover the entire tooth, down to the gum line, and is typically bonded to the tooth using dental cement.

Dental Bridges

Dental bridges are another common cosmetic treatment. A bridge is a replacement tooth that is held in place by two crowns. The crowns are secured to healthy teeth on either side of the missing tooth.

Get in touch with Parklane Family Dental for the best dental treatment and care. Call Dentist in Fort Smith, AR at (479) 782-0080 (Fort Smith, AR), (479) 484-0777 (Fort Smith, AR), or Dentist in Rogers, AR at (479) 273-0004 (Rogers, AR) to book an appointment or visit any of our locations.