Cosmetic dentistry consists of treatments that are designed to help improve the overall beauty of your smile. From removing teeth stains to reshaping your teeth, we can help you feel renewed confidence! In today’s blog, your Kansas City, MO, dentist talks about our approach to cosmetic dentistry and how we use these procedures to improve the appearance of your smile sometimes in as little as one visit.

Removing Your Teeth Stains

One of the more popular procedures we offer is professional teeth whitening, which can offer a more dramatic level of whitening than most store-bought strips and toothpastes. We have two options available. For a brighter smile in only one visit, we could offer our in-office procedure, in which we use a bleaching gel and a special light to break up discoloration in as little as one to two hours total.

If you have more stubborn stains, we could suggest our take-home teeth whitening kit. We will create a set of plastic trays and send you home with thee, along with several plastic syringes that contain a powerful bleaching gel. You fill the trays with the gel and wear them for the amount of time we recommend each day over the course of one to two weeks. For some, teeth could be up to eight shades brighter in that time!

Dental Bonding and Contouring

With dental bonding and contouring, our team can offer same-day cosmetic treatment that address multiple smile imperfections at once. With dental bonding, we apply a lifelike composite resin to the teeth to mask teeth stains, fill gaps between teeth, reshape malformed teeth, and even provide repair for minor damage. With contouring, we sand and buff the outer structure to address imperfections in the surfaces of the teeth, dull sharp or pointed teeth, and correct overly large or chipped teeth, again all in a single sitting.

Placing Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers could offer a smile makeover in only two visits. With this option, we actually attach a custom and thin restoration onto the fort of each tooth. When in place, this instantly changes the shape and color of the teeth. Addressing stains, damage, gaps, and even the appearance of minor misalignment. We could whiten teeth beforehand so they match your brightest smile too! Routine care then keeps your veneers bright and in place for years to come.

Invisalign® Aligners

If you have misalignment, then we could help with the Invisalign® system. Instead of using metal braces, we could take images and impressions of your bite and craft a series of clear and custom aligners, which fit over the teeth. Each set is worn for two weeks, 20 to 23 hours a day. They are removable so you don’t have to change your diet, and brushing and flossing is much easier. They are all clear in appearance and barely noticeable, which our teen and adult patients always appreciate.

Contouring the Gums

What if you have cosmetic concerns regarding your gums? If you have a smile that shows off too much gum tissue, this makes teeth look small or uneven. We could help by recontouring the gum line with laser dentistry. Using advanced dental lasers, we can comfortably trim away the excess tissues and reshape the gum line, so you have a more attractive smile in only one visit, and you can return to your normal routine in as little as 24 hours. Lasers are comfortable, precise, and help prevent complications like bleeding, infection, and swelling.

Botox Treatments

We offer Botox to help ease the pressure of issues like TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding), providing relief for your smile. But these also provide cosmetic benefits for our patients. When we administer Botox to your face, this can help ease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, so you have a more youthful appearance. The results last for several months, so we can re-administer during your routine checkup and cleaning visits.

If you have any questions about how we help improve the beauty of your smile with cosmetic dentistry, or if you would like to schedule a consultation to see which treatment or treatments are right for you, then reach out to our team today to get started. We want to help you feel confident in your appearance, so you can smile without hesitation again!

Schedule Your Appointment With Delightful Dental Care for Cosmetic Dentistry

We want to help you enjoy good oral health and a smile that also makes you feel confident, which is why we offer an array of professional cosmetic treatments. To find out more about our cosmetic treatment options, call Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO at (816) 942-7669.