Category: Cosmetic Dentistry

The bad news about some teeth stains is that you can’t always prevent them. Even if you consistently brush and floss your teeth and have them professionally cleaned, they can still develop stains from being exposed to food, beverages, and more. The good news, though, is that even when they do appear, most common teeth… Read more »

There are many things that can impact your smile’s appearance, and in many cases, teeth aren’t the biggest influence. If you exhibit a gummy smile, meaning your gums cover a disproportionate amount of tooth structure, then your whole smile can seem crooked even when your teeth aren’t. Fortunately, your dentist can improve your smile’s appearance… Read more »

A chipped tooth doesn’t always seem like a serious dental concern, aside from how it may make your smile appear. Nevertheless, tooth damage doesn’t go away, and even something as small a chipped edge can gradually grow worse until the tooth is in serious trouble. To fix your chipped tooth, your dentist will determine how… Read more »

Tooth bonding is most frequently considered a cosmetic option because of its ability to correct most esthetic issues quickly and conveniently. However, depending on its specific use, tooth bonding also offers a number of benefits for restoring a tooth’s strength and integrity without needing a more extensive restoration. If appropriate, tooth bonding can offer a… Read more »

When your teeth are stained, you can typically erase the blemishes and brighten your smile’s appearance with professional teeth-whitening treatment. Since most types of teeth stains develop on the surfaces of your teeth, they can be quickly and conveniently erased. However, they can also reappear over time, even after you’ve brightened your teeth with professional… Read more »

What makes a professional whitening kit different from the store bought whitening products you can find at your local grocery store or pharmacy? These over the counter products can be easy to find, but people who use them may have a hard time seeing a notable difference in their appearance. The whitening treatment available at… Read more »

Cosmetic dentistry’s purpose is to help everyone take pride in the health and appearance of their smiles. With a wealth of personalized treatment options, even severe tooth blemishes can be corrected. However, if your smile concerns involve your gums and not your teeth, then you might not be sure how cosmetic dentistry can help. With… Read more »

If you aren’t completely happy with your smile’s appearance, then your dentist can recommend one or more of a variety of cosmetic treatments to improve it. In many cases, porcelain veneers offer the optimal solution because of their lifelike appearance, and because they can address the most severe cosmetic blemishes in a single procedure. To… Read more »

Even when your tooth’s cosmetic blemish seems serious, it may not require extensive treatment to correct. For instance, rather than placing a dental crown or porcelain veneer on the tooth, which requires modifying your tooth’s structure, your dentist may be able to correct your tooth with more conservative tooth bonding. Using tooth-colored composite resin, your… Read more »

Teeth stains may be common, but that doesn’t mean you have to tolerate their presence. In fact, erasing teeth stains is simple enough that many companies provide over-the-counter (OTC) products designed specifically to do so. However, OTC bleaching products are not as effective as professional treatment, and in many cases, they fail to make a… Read more »