A beautiful smile is important to your health and self-esteem. Cosmetic dentistry treats smile flaws, adjusting teeth size, shape and color for an enhanced appearance.
Treatments can include dental bonding, veneers and smile makeovers. Teeth whitening is one of the most popular and straightforward cosmetic dentistry Santa Rosa Beach FL treatments that effectively bleaches stains to brighten enamel.
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is an easy and non-invasive way to make your smile look brighter and younger. It involves bleaching the outer tooth enamel with a peroxide-based whitening product. This can be done in the office or at home with a dentist-supervised kit. Different products have different concentrations of peroxide and different whitening methods. Depending on the type of stain, teeth can be lightened up to 2 shades.
Unlike general dentistry, cosmetic dental treatments focus on improving the appearance of the teeth and gums. They can fix crooked teeth, gaps, misalignment, and other cosmetic issues that affect health and function. The goal is to improve the smile and help patients feel confident in their smile. Treatments may include dental bonding, dental veneers, or teeth whitening.
Veneers
Porcelain veneers are long-lasting and stain-resistant, and they’re able to mask imperfections like discoloration, chips, oddly-shaped teeth, small spaces between front teeth and more. The procedure usually takes a few appointments to complete.
The sculpting and curing of composite resin veneers requires more skill and artistry than porcelain, but they can fix some cosmetic dentistry Santa Rosa Beach FL issues in a single visit. Your dentist will direct the composite to directly sculpt it to the tooth, then harden it with a high-intensity light.
Composite veneers are a good alternative to traditional porcelain veneers. They offer a more natural appearance and are also less invasive than porcelain. They may cause sensitivity to hot and cold for a short period of time, but this should subside with proper home care.
Crowns
Crowns, or tooth caps, are used to cover and protect damaged teeth. They are often made from porcelain or porcelain fused to gold to promote a natural-looking smile, and they can be color matched to existing teeth.
Cosmetic crowns are usually used to restore chipped or ragged teeth, close gaps, cover staining or modify the size or shape of teeth. They are also frequently used as a replacement for missing teeth in conjunction with dental implants or a bridge.
Our dentist Santa Rosa Beach FL can help you choose the right type of crown to improve both the form and function of a tooth. We can use composite resin, porcelain or BruxZir to meet your goals and create a strong, functional smile. We can even perform the procedure in a single visit using CEREC technology!
Bridges
A dental bridge literally ‘bridges’ the gap of missing teeth. It uses abutments on either side of the gap and a pontic in the middle to fill it. The procedure usually requires two visits to our dentist. At the first appointment the anchoring teeth are prepared by removing a small portion of enamel and dentin. An impression is then taken to create a model of your teeth to ensure correct placement and bite of the final bridge.
Missing teeth can cause significant changes to your smile and the shape of your face. Missing teeth can also make chewing, eating and speaking more difficult. By replacing your missing teeth with a dental bridge, you can enjoy a healthier and fuller smile. Schedule your tooth replacement consultation today!
Implants
Dental implants replace the roots of missing teeth and offer a more permanent solution to tooth loss than dentures or fixed bridges. They also help prevent adjacent teeth from shifting and bone loss in the area of a lost tooth. They’re the closest in cosmetic dentistry Santa Rosa Beach FL to natural teeth in terms of appearance, function, and reliability.
Our dental team provides dental implant restorations that look and feel like real teeth. Once the implant has bonded to your jaw bone, she will attach a crown to the post. Patients care for their implants just like their natural teeth with daily brushing and flossing, and routine visits to the dentist.
Cosmetic treatments like dermal fillers and lip enhancements can complement your new smile and take years off your face. They are also great for boosting self-esteem and confidence.
