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Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry aims to improve your teeth’ appearance and to give you a better smile. It’s a professional oral care method that provides a “makeover” to make those pearly whites shine. This elective procedure not only brings out your best smile but also offers restorative benefits to your dental health. Here are some of the available cosmetic dental procedures at Petaluma Braces & Family Dentistry:
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is a common and the least expensive cosmetic dentistry procedure. The teeth can either be whitened in a single visit at the dentist’s office using a bleaching agent or at home with over-the-counter whitening products that should be used for weeks.
Inlays and Onlays
Also known as indirect fillings, they are usually made of gold, porcelain, or composite materials created in a dental laboratory. They are used to fill decayed or damaged teeth that have an insufficient structure to support dental fillings. “Inlays” are used to bond within the center of a tooth, placed between the cusps whereas “onlays” are used to cover a damaged cusp and the tooth’s entire surface. Both can preserve a healthy tooth by providing support, restoring its shape, and even avoiding further deterioration.
Dental Bonding
In dental bonding, a material resembling tooth enamel color is applied to a decayed, damaged, or discolored tooth. Ultraviolet or laser light is used to put the material in place and bond it to the tooth’s surface. It is then manually trimmed, shaped, and polished by the dentist. It’s a great cosmetic dentistry procedure that improves the appearance of a healthy tooth without breaking the bank.
Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are thin, custom-made caps usually of medical-grade ceramic that’s used to cover the teeth’ surface. The process can solve a wide range of cosmetic problems overnight, from crooked teeth and teeth gaps to damaged enamels. Dental veneers go over your natural teeth, looking incredibly realistic and giving you that perfect smile in no time.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are replacement tooth roots made with small titanium. It’s inserted at the bone socket of the missing tooth to provide support. Once it’s fully healed, the tissue then fuses to the implanted post, consequently securing it to place. The replacement tooth on the top is also made to be indistinguishable from the natural teeth.
If you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry and its related procedures, contact your Petaluma dentists at Petaluma Braces & Family Dentistry to learn more.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry aims to improve your teeth’ appearance and to give you a better smile. It’s a professional oral care method that provides a “makeover” to make those pearly whites shine. This elective procedure not only brings out your best smile but also offers restorative benefits to your dental health. Here are some of the available cosmetic dental procedures at Petaluma Braces & Family Dentistry:
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is a common and the least expensive cosmetic dentistry procedure. The teeth can either be whitened in a single visit at the dentist’s office using a bleaching agent or at home with over-the-counter whitening products that should be used for weeks.
Inlays and Onlays
Also known as indirect fillings, they are usually made of gold, porcelain, or composite materials created in a dental laboratory. They are used to fill decayed or damaged teeth that have an insufficient structure to support dental fillings. “Inlays” are used to bond within the center of a tooth, placed between the cusps whereas “onlays” are used to cover a damaged cusp and the tooth’s entire surface. Both can preserve a healthy tooth by providing support, restoring its shape, and even avoiding further deterioration.
Dental Bonding
In dental bonding, a material resembling tooth enamel color is applied to a decayed, damaged, or discolored tooth. Ultraviolet or laser light is used to put the material in place and bond it to the tooth’s surface. It is then manually trimmed, shaped, and polished by the dentist. It’s a great cosmetic dentistry procedure that improves the appearance of a healthy tooth without breaking the bank.
Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are thin, custom-made caps usually of medical-grade ceramic that’s used to cover the teeth’ surface. The process can solve a wide range of cosmetic problems overnight, from crooked teeth and teeth gaps to damaged enamels. Dental veneers go over your natural teeth, looking incredibly realistic and giving you that perfect smile in no time.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are replacement tooth roots made with small titanium. It’s inserted at the bone socket of the missing tooth to provide support. Once it’s fully healed, the tissue then fuses to the implanted post, consequently securing it to place. The replacement tooth on the top is also made to be indistinguishable from the natural teeth.
If you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry and its related procedures, contact your dental professional at Petaluma Braces & Family Dentistry to learn more.