Cosmetic Dentistry Even those with a healthy mouth can still be dissatisfied with their smile. There are a lot of different issues that can affect the appearance of your smile, leaving you feeling self-conscious and afraid to smile. Rolling Plains Dentistry can help you to achieve the smile of your dreams with cosmetic dentistry.Getting Started with Cosmetic DentistryBefore getting cosmetic dentistry, you will first have a consultation. This will allow us to examine your mouth and determine the cosmetic issues affecting your smile. We take the time to go over your concerns and discuss your goals for the treatment. This will enable us to determine what procedures will provide you with the greatest results. Cosmetic dentistry procedures are completely customizable. This means that your treatment is unique to you. After all, your smile is yours and yours alone. It should stay that way. To provide you with the best possible results, we take a look at not just your mouth but your face as well. We consider your facial shape, your skin tone, the color of your gums, the shape of your lips, and even your hair color. We look closely at your teeth and gums, assessing your tooth length, shape, color, and texture. We examine the proportions between your teeth. We look at your smile line. We also assess the harmony of your smile, its balance, and your tooth alignment. Your gums are also closely examined. We check for the position of your gum line, its balance, and the condition of the tissue. All of this and more help us to create a treatment plan just for you. What Goes into Cosmetic Dentistry?The procedures you undergo with cosmetic dentistry are based on your needs and goals for your smile. Not every person will have the same treatments. There are many procedures that may be included in cosmetic dentistry. Common treatments include teeth whitening, dental bonding, dental veneers, and dental implants. Once we determine what procedures you need, we can determine the best order to complete them in so that we can help you to achieve the smile of your dreams. What Are the Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry?Cosmetic dentistry can completely transform the appearance of your smile. A smile once filled with discolored teeth, chipped teeth, missing or misaligned teeth, or any other significant cosmetic flaws is completely different once your procedures are complete. With your smile completely made over, you will gain a newfound sense of confidence. You will find that you are smiling much more than you used to and that you are not afraid to do so. Cosmetic dentistry offers procedures that are completely customized to you, helping to ensure that your smile is your own. Moreover, in addition to providing you with all kinds of aesthetic benefits, improving your smile can also help to improve your oral health at the same time. Teeth WhiteningOne of the most common complaints we receive involves the brightness of our patients' smiles. For this reason, we offer professional teeth whitening treatment. Teeth whitening is one of the most basic and cost-effective ways to improve your smile. Stains from certain foods, drinks, medications, and personal habits, also known as extrinsic stains, are easy to remove with a bleaching solution. However, many store-bought bleaching products leave people dissatisfied with the results. Because we are trained professionals, we use a bleaching agent with a much higher concentration than store-bought alternatives. Our whitening treatment could make your teeth up to eight shades brighter in just a single appointment! Porcelain CrownA dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that completely covers the visible portion of a damaged or decayed tooth. In previous years, a dental crown was fabricated using a gold or silver amalgam. These days, porcelain is usually the material of choice. Porcelain is a ceramic compound that mimics the light-reflective properties of natural enamel. It can also be textured and color-matched to your existing teeth. Thanks to porcelain and other ceramics, crowns can also be used to fix the aesthetics of an unsightly tooth. Dental VeneersA dental veneer is a razor-thin shell that is bonded to the front surface of a tooth. Like our dental crowns, our veneers are typically made from porcelain. Veneers can be used to fix teeth that are severely discolored, worn down, chipped or broken, misaligned, uneven, irregularly shaped, or even gapped. During the procedure, we have to remove a small amount of enamel to accommodate the thickness of the veneer. For this reason, the veneer procedure is considered irreversible. Dental BondingPatients looking for a less-invasive and more cost-effective solution may benefit from dental bonding. Dental bonding involves the application of composite resin, a putty-like material, to the surface of an aesthetically displeasing tooth. For example, dental bonding is an excellent solution for minor chips or cracks. During the procedure, the composite resin will be color-matched to the existing shade of your enamel, making it virtually indistinguishable from the rest of your tooth. Gum GraftingYour gums are an essential part of your mouth, playing important roles in your oral health and the aesthetics of your smile. The gum tissue sits tight against your teeth, providing a protective seal against bacterial invasion. When your gums recede, both your oral health and your smile are greatly affected. At Rolling Plains Dentistry, Dr. Kolar can restore the damage left behind by gum recession with a gum graft. Schedule Your ConsultationIf you are unsatisfied with the current state of your smile, you may qualify for cosmetic dentistry! Call 940-663-5353 to schedule your consultation now! |
