Cosmetic Dentistry

You should consider visiting a cosmetic dentist if you have teeth that are:

• Heavily stained from smoking, coffee or medication use
• Broken or damaged from trauma or injury
• Crooked or poorly aligned from genetics
• Badly shaped or uneven from age-related wear
• Gapped or spaced apart from genetics
• Cracked or chipped from overuse

Your cosmetic dentist can correct the look of your teeth and smile by providing treatments including:

• Dental whitening treatments- designed to whiten teeth up to 8 shades with a convenient take-home treatment, or a speedy office treatment that takes about an hour
• Dental veneers- usually made of porcelain and placed over front teeth; veneers are thin laminates used to correct uneven, unsightly front teeth and mask defects to create a perfect smile
• Dental bonding- using a tooth-colored resin material called composite; bonding can close small gaps between teeth, change the color and the shape of teeth
• Contouring and reshaping- to cosmetically straighten or improve teeth that are chipped, cracked, overlapping or badly aligned; contouring and reshaping is often performed along with dental bonding
• Cosmetic fillings- using composite, these fillings can be matched perfectly to your existing tooth color, making them virtually invisible; they can be used to replace unsightly, bulky metal fillings

These are just some of the procedures available in cosmetic dentistry. You owe it to yourself to visit a cosmetic dentist and explore what can be done to improve your smile. After a full dental examination and x-rays, your cosmetic dentist can discuss your overall dental health and create a treatment plan to get you on your way to a great smile.

Restore your smile with cosmetic dentistry in our West Columbia, SC office. Call (803) 755-0039 to schedule an appointment!