With porcelain veneers and our other cosmetic treatments, we have a way to provide a smile makeover. We can address concerns with both the shape and color of your teeth often in only one visit. In today’s blog, Lake Orion Family Dentistry talks about how we help your smile with our cosmetic treatments.
Teeth Whitening Removes Stains
Do you have stained teeth? Then talk to our team about treatment options with cosmetic dentistry! Professional teeth whitening provides two different options for removing stains and offering a brighter smile, often by several shades. For treatment in one visit, in as little as one to two hours, we could offer in-office teeth whitening using gel and a special light. If you have more severe staining, we could offer take-home trays and gel that can brighten teeth by up to eight shades in as little as a week to ten days. Our team will examine your smile to choose which option is best for you.
Creating and Placing Porcelain Veneers
Did you know we have a single custom restoration, one that is made from metal-free and holistic materials, that can transform a smile? With porcelain veneers, we can place a thin restoration over the front of the tooth, one custom-made for your smile, to help reshape the teeth and mask teeth stains. These can fill gaps between the teeth, repair minor damage, and correct misshapen teeth. We can add length to worn down teeth and even correct the appearance of minor misalignment! For some, this alone is a smile makeover.
Bonding and Contouring
With cosmetic dentistry, our team can provide same-day treatment to improve smile beauty. With bonding, we apply composite resin to the teeth, the same metal-free dental material we use in our fillings. When applied, this can cover teeth stains too severe for whitening to remove, and can repair minor chips and cracks. This can lengthen worn down teeth and even address misshapen structures too, boosting overall bite balance.
We also have contouring, which takes a different approach. With contouring, we will sand and buff the teeth to correct issues with the overall shape. We can smooth away any pits, grooves, and rough patches that form on the surfaces. We can also dull sharp, jagged, or pointed teeth, and even correct the appearance of minor chips and overly large teeth.
Gum Contouring
What about your gums? We can tackle issues that impact smile beauty with cosmetic dentistry, and that includes the gums as well as the teeth! If you have a smile with too much gum on display, also known as a gummy smile, this can make teeth appear long or uneven. But we can help with a unique gum contouring procedure that uses dental lasers instead of scalpels and sutures. With lasers, we can gently and comfortably remove the excess tissues and then reshape the gum line for a more attractive smile in only one visit! The lasers provide care with precision and also ensure the treated area heals faster, so you can return to your usual routine after only a day or two of rest!
SureSmile Aligners
If you have dental misalignment, we can offer a cosmetic approach with plastic aligners instead of metal braces. These aligner trays are custom-made for you based on detailed images we take of your bite with digital technology. You will receive a series of them, and wear each set for two weeks, about 20 to 23 hours a day on average. You then repeat the process as your teeth are gently and gradually shifted. You see optimal results in as little as a year, often half the time braces take, and have fewer office visits. You can also remove these before you eat, no need to change your diet. Being removable also means an easier time brushing and flossing your teeth!
If you have any questions about how we can transform the overfall appearance of your smile with cosmetic dentistry, or if you would like to schedule a visit with our team then contact our office today. We want to help you on your journey to an even, bright, and beautiful smile! These same treatments can also help boost overall oral health and bite function too, so contact us soon to get started with an initial cosmetic consultation.
Lake Orion Family Dentistry Offers Custom Cosmetic Treatments
We want to help treat your esthetic concerns with a restoration that looks natural. To find out more about improving the overall beauty of your smile, or to schedule an appointment, call Lake Orion Family Dentistry in Lake Orion, MI at (248)693-6213.
