If you’ve been considering improving the appearance of your smile with the help of cosmetic dentistry, you may have concerns about whether this branch of oral health care is truly safe. After all, cosmetic dentistry treatments are elective. But the great news is that as long as your treatment is performed by a trained cosmetic dentist, your procedure should be very safe. Here are a few cosmetic dentistry treatments that your dentist is skilled at providing!
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are thin porcelain shells that fit over your teeth to improve their shape, size, and color. They can even address minor spacing and alignment issues. Not only do they look and feel natural, but your new veneers are also durable and stain resistant, so you can use them to enjoy a wide range of foods and drinks without the fear of breaking or staining them. While you do still need to care for your teeth regularly (brush twice a day; floss once a day) and use a non-abrasive toothpaste and soft bristled toothbrush, you can expect your veneers to last up to 20 years with proper use.
Metal-Free Restorations
Do you have old metal fillings that are visible when you open your mouth? These dark spots in your teeth can be embarrassing, and unfortunately although they work well, they can add years to your appearance. Metal free restorations are a great way to remedy this. Your dentist simply removes the old, metal filling and replaces it with a durable, natural-looking composite resin restoration that blends in with your natural teeth. Because the shade match is so close, nobody will know you have restorations, and you can once again speak, eat, and smile with confidence.
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Cosmetic dental bonding uses the same compound resin that your dentist uses in metal-free restorations. This tooth-colored compound has the consistency of putty and can be used to rebuild chipped, cracked, or worn teeth. It can also be used to change the shape of your teeth, close any gaps between them, and even change their shade. This treatment is very affordable, and because the materials used are durable enough to use as fillings, they can also be used to chew a full range of foods. You should still avoid using them to crunch hard candies and ice and should never use your teeth (untreated or otherwise) to open packaging. With proper use and care (just brush and floss as usual) this treatment can last up to ten years.
Teeth Whitening
If you’re tired of dull, stained, or discolored teeth, professional whitening can help remove up to eight shades from your smile in about one hour in your dentist’s office, and about two weeks at home. Don’t waste valuable time and money on over-the-counter treatments that don’t work and expose your teeth to sensitivity-causing chemicals for long periods of time. Professional whitening works better than anything you can buy in stores. Furthermore, when you choose the take-home kit, you can reuse your custom fit trays repeatedly with refills from your dentist. Your professional results are permanent, but unless you properly care for your teeth, stains can and will come back.
Remember, though they’re elective treatments, cosmetic dentistry is perfectly safe and can yield amazing results in one or two appointments. To learn more about your options, speak to your dentist about your smile goals today!
About Our Practice
At Newton Corner Dental Care, we’re proud to provide patients with a wide range of cosmetic dentistry treatments to accent their regular oral health care. Whether you need to change the shape, size, spacing, or color of your teeth, let one of our skilled dentists work their magic on your mouth with the help of this innovative branch of dentistry.
To schedule a consultation for cosmetic dentistry, please visit our website or call us today at 617-332-6232.
