When you have issues with the appearance of your smile, such as stained teeth or possibly misshapen teeth, then you may need cosmetic dentistry. With our treatments, we can help reshape your teeth and mask cosmetic issues. We can even offer a clear way to correct uneven smiles! In today’s blog, your Grand Prairie, TX, dentist talks about helping smiles shine with our cosmetic treatments.
Starting with a Cosmetic Consultation
To begin, you should consider scheduling a cosmetic consultation with our team. We will talk to you about your esthetic concerns and the issues you want to see addressed. We then conduct a detailed examination of your smile with advanced digital imaging, so we can diagnose the cause and assess the severity of your esthetic issues. With this information, we can create a treatment plan that uses one or multiple cosmetic treatments to improve the appearance, function, and even the health of your smile. Don’t assume your smile is too far gone, talk to our team about your options and obtain the beautiful smile that you deserve!
Professional Teeth Whitening
You can buy special strips and toothpastes to brighten your smile, but if you want dramatic results you should talk to our team. With professional teeth whitening, we can use cosmetic dentistry to brighten teeth by several shades, sometimes as many as eight shades. With our in-office procedure, we can use a bleaching gel and light to break up and remove stains in as little as one to two hours.
We also have a take-home kit, one that uses a custom set of plastic trays and multiple plastic syringes of bleaching gel. At home, you add gel to the trays and wear them for a set amount of time, usually an hour a day, over a period of one to two weeks. This can take on severe staining and help your smile shine by several shades.
Bonding and Contouring
Did you know cosmetic dentistry can provide results in only one visit? With dental bonding, we use the same composite resin that comprises our tooth-colored fillings to repair and mask cosmetic imperfections. For example, in one visit we can cover up teeth stains, fill gaps between teeth, repair minor damage, and even reshape malformed teeth. We also have dental contouring, which involves sanding and buffing outer structure to correct the appearance of minor esthetic issues. We can smooth away pits, grooves, and rough patches in the outer surfaces of your smile. Contouring can dull pointed, sharp, or jagged teeth. We can also correct the appearance of minor chips or even overly large teeth, all in one sitting.
Gum Contouring
What about your gums? These parts of your smile can also be improved with cosmetic dentistry! With gum contouring, we can reshape the gum line to help boost smile beauty. If you have a gummy smile, this could mean the appearance of too much gum impacts the appearance of your teeth, making them appear small or uneven. But with laser dentistry, we can comfortably and quickly reshape the gum line and remove these excess tissues, so you see results in one visit. The lasers limit the risk of complications and provide a faster healing process, so you return to your normal routine in as little as one to two days.
Porcelain Veneers
What if one treatment could essentially make over your smile? With porcelain veneers that is very possible! These are thin and custom-made restorations that sit on the front of your teeth, instantly changing the shape and color. These remake your smile in just two visits and offer stunning results that look natural and blend with your surrounding teeth. We could even whiten teeth beforehand so they reflect your brightest smile.
Clear Aligners
Dental misalignment not only impacts the appearance of your smile, but could also lead to poor oral health and bite function. Instead of braces, we can offer an esthetic alternative with clear aligners, which shifts the teeth gradually in as little as one year to correct uneven teeth. They are easy to maintain, and practically invisible when worn.
If you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, or if you want to schedule a visit with our team, then contact our office today to get started!
Learn More About Our Approach to Cosmetic Dentistry
Our team wants to help your smile look good and also improve the health and function of your teeth too. When you are ready to schedule your appointment and enjoy an attractive smile, then contact Pecan Tree Dental in Grand Prairie, TX at 972-262-5111.
