Bonding looks and feels just like real tooth material and is used to…
- close small spaces between teeth
- make teeth look longer or larger to match adjacent teeth
- change the shape of a tooth
- cover cracks
- restore chips
- cover exposed tooth root that occurs with gum recession
- and more!
Curious about the bonding process?Many patients wonderjust how much timewill be spent on preparing the tooth (or teeth) for bonding – and if they can expect any pain along the way. Well, we’ve got some good news for you. Prep work is kept to a minimum.Sometimes anesthesia is necessary, but that’s usually when the bonding agent is going in the spot of a decayed tooth, a chip is present next to the nerve, or the shape of the tooth needs to be altered.
From start to finish, you’re looking at around 30-60 minutes per tooth (equivalent to watching one episode of your favorite sitcom on NetFlix!).
- Teeth Whitening – One of the easiest ways to give your smile a boost is teeth whitening. If your teeth have lost their natural beauty due to tobacco use, staining food, simple aging, or prescription drugs, we can lighten them to their former glory. Just like with any smile makeover technique, we will customize your teeth whitening to your unique look and needs, helping you to achieve your ideal smile. And with a professionally customized teeth whitening program, your smile makeover outcome is achieved safely and is incredibly predictable.
The benefits of whiter teeth can include:
- a more vibrant appearance
- improved self-confidence
- less focus on facial wrinkles because of your shinier look
- a better first impression at a job interview or date
- more inclined to smile – which boosts your mood.
So, just how common is teeth whitening? And what’s the difference between professional and off-the-counter products? Teeth whitening is one of the most popular – and cost-effective – cosmetic dental treatments available.According to one study, nearly 7 out of 10 adults have given teeth whitening a shot – either by going the professional route or purchasing anat-home kit. We highly recommend visiting us, your trusted dentist, for reliable results. Throughout the process, we monitor the results and our whitening ingredients are stronger than what you can buy at your local grocer or pharmacy.
- Crowns/Crown & Bridge – A crown wraps or covers a severely damaged tooth to restore its normal shape, color, size, and function. For most dentists, placing a single crown has become the most routine of all restorative procedures.Just like your natural teeth, they allow you to eat the nutritious foods you love, speak clearly and with confidence, and smile freely. When crown treatment includes a bridge, missing teeth are replaced. The crowns are placed on the teeth adjacent to the gap left by the missing tooth, and they support a replacement tooth.
How can you ensure your crown and bridge last a long time? With proper care, crowns and bridges can withstand the test of time. That means you can go decades without replacing them. But, in some cases, they can loosen or pop out. When it comes to making sure they last as long as possible, there’s no magic routine or recipe. Simply practice good oral hygiene (brushing and flossing) – both things you should be doing already to keep your wonderful smile looking and feeling its best! When this doesn’t happen, you can put yourself at risk of gum disease, which can contribute to your bridge failing.
When you think about your smile, is there anything you’d like to change? If so, let us know at Craig H. Etts, DDS. In addition to these top 3 smile makeover techniques, we have many more. It’s our goal to provide you with your most beautiful smile – the smile you’ve always dreamed of achieving.
If you would like to see what your teeth could look like with a smile makeover, call (954) 280-7796 today to book a consultation! We’re already excited about your future! Are you?
