What is cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry includes dental services that improve the appearance of your teeth and smile. You can reap the following aesthetic and wellness benefits by receiving cosmetic dentistry care at Shapiro Family Dental.
- Straighter teeth
- Whiter teeth
- A more attractive smile
- A more aligned bite
- No more gaps
Cosmetic dentistry services can replace missing teeth and reshape teeth that are broken, chipped, cracked, worn down, or misshapen.
Which should I expect during my appointment?
During an appointment at Shapiro Family Dental, your provider reviews your medical and dental history and examines your teeth and mouth. They take dental X-rays and let you know which dental restoration procedure, or series of treatments, best matches your personalized needs and desired outcome.
Which cosmetic dentistry procedures are available?
Your Shapiro Family Dental provider might recommend one or more of the following cosmetic dental procedures:
Teeth whitening
The Shapiro Family Dental team offers in-office teeth whitening using professional-strength teeth-whitening gel and a special LED light to accelerate whitening in as little as 30-45 minutes. If you prefer to whiten your teeth at home, they give you an at-home whitening kit to take with you.
Invisalign®
Invisalign is a series of clear aligners you wear on your teeth 20-22 hours daily over a period of 12-18 months. The aligners slowly shift your teeth into a more desirable alignment without brackets and wires associated with traditional braces. Many people won’t notice you’re wearing them.
QuickBraces
QuickBraces can straighten crooked teeth using state-of-the-art, thin, tooth-colored wires instead of bulky metal brackets. The treatment is more cost-effective than traditional braces and can give you an aesthetically pleasing smile in as little as six months.
Veneers
Veneers are thin layers of porcelain material that fit over the front part of your natural teeth to improve their shape, color, texture, and overall appearance.
Crowns
Crowns are cap-like dental restorations that fit over your natural teeth to strengthen them and improve their appearance. Crowns also protect your teeth after receiving a large filling or root canal.
Bridges
Bridges, which are artificial teeth typically attached to two crowns that fit over your natural teeth, help fill in gaps if you have missing teeth.
Dental implants
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that can replace multiple missing teeth and support crowns or bridges to restore your smile.
To find out which cosmetic dentistry option best matches your personalized needs, schedule an appointment with Shapiro Family Dental over the phone or online today.
