If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your smile, Smiles Dental offices are here to help whiten, brighten and enhance your smile with our cosmetic dentistry services. Our solutions are easy and affordable and the results are stunning. Love your smile!
Teeth Whitening
Whitening one’s teeth is a simple dental treatment used to lighten the natural color of the tooth enamel and is an ideal way to beautify your smile. The most popular method is using a home teeth whitening system that will whiten teeth dramatically.
Since tooth whitening only works on natural tooth enamel, it is important to evaluate replacement of any old fillings, crowns, etc. Replacement of any restorations will be done after bleaching so they will match the newly bleached teeth.
In-home teeth whitening usually requires two visits. At the first appointment, impressions (molds) will be made of your teeth to fabricate custom, clear plastic, trays.
This type of tooth whitening usually requires two visits. At the first appointment, impressions (molds) will be made of your teeth to fabricate custom, clear plastic, trays.
At your second appointment, you will try on the trays for proper fit, and adjustments will be made if necessary.
The trays are worn with special whitening solution either twice a day for 30 minutes or overnight for a couple of weeks depending on the degree of staining and desired level of whitening.
It is normal to experience tooth sensitivity during the time you are whitening your teeth, but it will subside shortly after you have stopped bleaching. You will receive care instructions for your teeth and trays, and be
encouraged to visit your dentist regularly to help maintain a beautiful, healthy, white smile.
Veneers
Veneers are very thin pieces of durable, tooth shaped porcelain that are custom made by a professional dental laboratory. They are bonded onto the front of teeth to create a beautiful and attractive smile. They are an ideal choice for improving your smile and have become increasingly popular due to their simplicity and versatility. Veneers can often be alternatives to crowns and the ideal solution in treating many dental conditions.
Patients choose to get veneers due to crooked, misshapened or severely discolored teeth. As with most dental restorations, veneers are not permanent and may someday need replacement. They are very durable and will last many years, giving you a beautiful long lasting smile.
The dental procedures for getting veneers usually requires two visits to complete the process, with little or no anesthesia required during the procedure. The teeth are prepared by lightly buffing and shaping the surface to allow for the thickness of the veneer.
A mold or impression of the teeth is taken and a shade (color) will then be chosen by you and the dentist. On the second visit the teeth will be cleansed with special liquids to achieve a durable bond. Bonding cement is then placed between the tooth and veneer and a special light beam is used to harden and set the bond.
Invisalign Teeth Straightening
Invisalign treatment consists of a series of aligners that you switch out about every two weeks. Each aligner is individually manufactured with exact calculations to gradually shift your teeth into place.
An Invisalign system is custom-made for your teeth, with a plan devised between you and a Smiles dentist. Invisalign is the best way to transform your smile without interfering with your day-to-day life.
