When people think about cosmetic dentistry, they often picture teeth whitening. But in addition to removing teeth stains, we have unique cosmetic treatments to address concerns with major discoloration and even the shape of the teeth in one visit. In today’s blog, your Kansas City, MO, dentist talks about bonding and contouring.

When to Seek Cosmetic Treatment

When should you talk to our team about cosmetic dentistry? We offer these treatments to help improve the overall appearance of your smile, so you can feel more confident. In addition, improving the esthetics of your smile could also be helpful overall bite balance and could prevent issues like tooth decay and dental infection, which can occur due to injuries or damaged teeth. Our team will take a close look at your smile with advanced digital imaging systems, so we can make a diagnosis with precision and plan your treatment in detail. We want to choose the best options for improving overall smile beauty.

Dental Bonding

Dental bonding can take on multiple cosmetic concerns at once, transforming the appearance of your smile. For example, if you have permanent teeth stains that don’t respond to teeth whitening, we can mask them instantly. The procedure can also repair cracks or chips, reshape malformed teeth, and even add length to teeth worn down by bruxism. Our team can also use the procedure to close unsightly gaps and black triangle spaces between the teeth. For many, this could be a smile makeover in one visit.

The procedure involves our team numbing the tooth being treated so you are comfortable as we remove decay and clean the tooth. We may etch the outer surfaces too, so the bonding material can stay in place as we cure it under a light. Once we shade the material to ensure it blends with your tooth, we will apply it in several layers and then mold the tooth while the composite resin cures. The last step is to polish the tooth to ensure a bright appearance.

Cosmetic Contouring

In the same sitting we can also contour the tooth, which involves sanding and buffing outer structure to correct cosmetic imperfections. Our team can correct overly large or misshapen teeth, address the appearance of minor chips, and even smooth away pits, grooves, and rough patches in the surfaces of your smile. We can even dull sharp, jagged, or pointed portions of your teeth. If you have any questions, contact our team today.

Schedule An Appointment to Boost Smile Beauty

Our team wants to help you obtain results that make you feel confident in your smile’s appearance. To schedule an appointment with the team at Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO, call our office today at 816-942-7669.