Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry encompasses any procedure that helps to create the smile that you've always wanted. It is the process of making teeth look better and healthier. There are a variety of treatments that are covered under the field of cosmetic dentistry including teeth whitening, dental bonding, veneers, crowns, bridges, dentures, implant supported crowns, bridges / dentures. It is basically replacing missing teeth or reshaping and or straightening crooked teeth. Some patients may require only one procedure, while other patients may require more than one procedure to fix their problem. If a patient has a stain on their tooth that bothers them, there are several options available. They can be covered with a white filling or with porcelain veneers which can also cover chipped teeth. Broken teeth can be restored to natural looks and sometimes made to look even better than before with cosmetic dentistry.

Treatment time varies for each procedure. There are same day procedures, which can treat something simple like a chipped tooth. And there are more complicated procedures that involve a consultation, and then having a laboratory involved to create the restorations. Generally, something like a porcelain veneer that needs to go to a laboratory would take two to three weeks. This means the impressions and images of the teeth that are taken at the dental office are sent to the laboratory where they create the restorations according to those specifications. During the time the laboratory is working on creating these restorations, the patient will receive a temporary crown, bridge, or veneer to wear while the permanent one is being made. And once the permanent restoration is made and sent back to the dental office, the patient comes in again and has it fitted in place.