subject: Get A Smile You Can Be Proud Of With A Cosmetic Dental Procedure [print this page] Are your teeth stained, discolored or crooked? Are you self-conscious when you smile because you are unsatisfied with the appearance of your teeth? If the answer is yes, you are a perfect candidate for a cosmetic dental procedure. Over the years, cosmetic dentistry has made a series of improvements to the point where there are a variety of different cosmetic options available to you today. And with cosmetic options available to fit a variety of different budgets, there is a cosmetic option for you if you look for it. Don't hesitate to talk to your Greenwood Village dentist about cosmetic dentistry if you are unhappy with your smile.
Dental Veneers
One of the most popular cosmetic procedures available today is the installation of dental veneers. Veneers are thin custom-fitted shells of tooth-colored material that are directly attached to the front of your teeth to improve their appearance. Once installed, your veneers will cover any discolorations or gaps in your teeth. To install veneers, your dentist will need to remove about millimeter of enamel to make room. After this, your dentist will take impressions of your teeth in order to create a set of veneers that will fit your teeth perfectly. Once they arrive, your dentist will permanently cement them into place and the process will be complete. Many dentists recommend a teeth-whitening procedure prior to receiving veneers to achieve the true color of their teeth before receiving veneers.
Teeth Whitening
Over the years, teeth whitening technology has made some tremendous advancements. One popular choice for teeth whitening is to receive a customized take-home whitening kit from your dentist. You will first have impressions taken in order to create a set of whitening trays that will fit to your teeth. When you have the trays at home, you will fill them with whitening gel and wear them on your teeth for about an hour. After repeating this every day for two weeks, your teeth will be much whiter. You also may decide to wear the whitening trays overnight to achieve the whitening results you desire. There are also a variety of over the counter whitening products on the market, although they generally do not offer the same level of whitening as dentist-approved methods.
Dental Crowns
If you have a single tooth that is stained, chipped, broken or otherwise unsightly, your dentist may fix the problem with a dental crown. A crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is directly installed over a tooth to improve its size, strength, shape and/or appearance. To install a crown, your dentist will first file down the tooth and take an impression of the area. When the crown arrives from a dental lab, your dentist will then permanently cement it into place. He or she will also be able to color the tooth precisely to the shade of your teeth so no one will be able to tell that the crown is artificial.
To learn more about cosmetic dentistry or to schedule an appointment or consultation, contact your Greenwood Village dentist today.
