Do you wish your smile looked better? Do you have misshapen teeth or unsightly discoloration? Then you may consider seeing our team for cosmetic dentistry. We have a number of treatments to improve the appearance of your smile, and in fact, some only take one to two visits to complete. In today’s blog, your Kansas City, MO, dentist talks about cosmetic dentistry.

Starting with a Cosmetic Consultation

If you have concerns with the appearance of your smile, then consider seeing our team for cosmetic dentistry. With our cosmetic treatment options, we can improve the appearance of your smile by correcting your imperfections, including teeth stains and misshapen teeth. To see what treatments will benefit you, we will talk to you about your smile goals and then examine your smile to assess the cause and extent of your cosmetic concerns. From there, we can create a treatment plan to offer stunning results, sometimes in only one visit.

Planning Your Treatment

With digital x-rays and intraoral cameras, we will examine the smile carefully so we understand the causes of your imperfections. We can then create a plan that addresses them. We may only need to prescribe one treatment, or we could combine several of them to ensure a smile makeover. Your smile is never too far gone. Please contact our team so we can see what is necessary to make your smile shine! In the process, we could also help boost your oral health and even improve your overall bite function.

At-Home Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is a popular component of our cosmetic dental procedures. With our take-home kit, we can take on serious stains and provide teeth up to eight shades brighter. You stop by our office so we can take impressions of your bite and create a set of plastic trays. We then send these trays home with you, along with multiple plastic syringes of bleaching gel. Treatment is simple. You add gel to the trays and wear them for a set amount of time. You do this each day, usually for about an hour, and after one to two weeks your teeth could be much brighter!

Dental Bonding and Contouring

With dental bonding, we use a composite resin material that we shade to blend with your smile. We apply this to the teeth in one visit to mask stains, fill gaps between teeth, repair minor damage, and address misshapen structures. With contouring, we sand and buff the outer structure to correct common imperfections. We can smooth away rough patches, pits, and grooves in the outer structure. Our team can dull sharp, pointed, or jagged teeth. We can even address the appearance of chipped teeth, overly large structures, and more. Again, this only takes one visit.

Porcelain Veneers

For a smile makeover, we could prescribe porcelain veneers. These are thin shells of porcelain that we attach to the front of the teeth. These are custom-made to ensure a balanced bite and a comfortable fit. When in place, they instantly reshape the teeth and mask common imperfections, so you have a more attractive smile in only two visits. Our team can mask stains, address gaps, lengthen worn down teeth, repair minor damage, and address misshapen structures too. We can even straighten the appearance of minor misalignment, so you have an even-looking smile without the need for orthodontics.

Gum Contouring

We also offer treatments for your gums too! If you have a gummy smile, which means you display too much gingival tissues when you smile, this could make your teeth appear short or uneven. But with the gum contouring procedure, our team will use dental lasers to gently trim away excess tissues and reshape your gum line for a more attractive smile. The process takes one visit and since we don’t use scalpels or sutures, the area can heal quickly and you can return to your normal routine in as little as 24 to 48 hours.

Facial Esthetics

We also have esthetic treatments to help limit common signs of aging! With Botox and dermal fillers, we will address fine lines, wrinkles, and deep lines in the face. The results can last for months to come! If you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, or if you want to schedule a visit, then contact our team today to learn more.

Learn More About Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry allows our team to improve the overall beauty of your smile, sometimes in only one visit. Schedule your appointment with Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO by calling 816-942-7669.