How Cosmetic Dentistry Restores A Person’s Smile
Any type of dental procedure that restores the appearance of an individual’s bite, gums, and/or teeth is common referred to as cosmetic dentistry. However, it may or may not restore the functionality. At Community Dental Group, 6 of the more common cosmetic dentistry procedures that we perform include the following:
- Bonding – this procedure uses a dental composite material that is enamel-like in appearance and applied to the surface of a tooth. It is then sculpted, allowed to harden, and polished.
- Dental bridges – these are artificial teeth that are fused in between crowns in order to fill those areas where a tooth is missing. These cannot be removed the way full or partial dentures can.
- Dental implants – implants have long been recognized as the ideal long-term solution to broken, damaged, and missing teeth. Although dental implants can be more costly than other cosmetic dentistry procedures, it has an extremely high success rate.
- Porcelain veneers – we bond custom-made, ultra-thin porcelain laminates to your teeth in this cosmetic dentistry procedure. This is the ideal option for correcting discolored teeth have not responded to the different tooth whitening procedures that are currently available. They are also used to fill gaps in between the patient’s teeth.
- Tooth bleaching or whitening – not only is this the most popular cosmetic dental procedure, it is the least expensive. Although you can by a number of teeth whitening products over the counter, the in-office, professional dental procedure is still the recommended treatment.
- Tooth reshaping – in order to improve the appearance of the tooth, parts of the enamel may be removed in a tooth reshaping procedure. Additionally, this procedure is used to provide the patient with quicker aesthetic results.
If you live in Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, or Westlake Village and are looking for a cosmetic dentist, we encourage you to visit Community Dental Group and talk with one of our knowledgeable staff members about your teeth. We will be happy to schedule an appointment with you for examination and evaluation today.