Do you wish your smile could be brighter? Do you have gaps or misshapen teeth that impact your smile’s appearance? With cosmetic dentistry, we can take on issues like these and transform your smile. In today’s blog, your Kansas City, MO, dentist talks about helping smiles with our cosmetic treatments.
Teeth Whitening Treatments
One of our more popular cosmetic treatments is teeth whitening. With these treatment options, we offer a way to significantly brighten smiles, often in as little as one visit. For example, with our in-office treatment, we have a way to take on teeth stains in as little as an hour. We simply place a protective covering on the gums and lips while also applying a powerful bleaching gel onto the teeth. Once activated with a light, the gel breaks up and removes teeth stains in one sitting.
If you have more severe teeth stains, then our team could provide an at-home option. You first see us so we can craft a custom set of plastic trays that go home with you. We also provide multiple plastic syringes that contain a powerful bleaching gel. You then add gel to the trays and wear them for a set amount of time, typically an hour each day, over the course of a week to ten days. Your teeth could then be eight shades brighter! Our team will assess the cause and severity of your teeth stains before we choose the most appropriate option for you.
Dental Bonding
If you have more than just concerns with the shade of your teeth, then we could help with bonding. The procedure involves applying a composite resin to the teeth, which we shade to blend with your smile. The material can cover up stains, fill gaps between teeth, and repair minor chips and cracks. The procedure could also lengthen worn-down teeth too.
When we apply the material to the tooth, we will sculpt and mold your tooth to ensure a lifelike appearance and proper balance in your bite. We then cure the material, under a light and polish the tooth for a more attractive appearance, all in only one sitting.
Contouring Your Teeth
We also have another same-day cosmetic treatment in the form of dental contouring. With the contouring process, we can help smooth out pits, grooves, and even rough patches in the outer tooth structure. We can dull parts that are sharp, jagged, or pointed, and even correct the appearance of overly large, chipped, or misshapen parts of your tooth. Instead of adding new structures to the tooth, we will actually sand and buff the outer structure to reshape the teeth and address these esthetic issues. This can be done in the same visit as bonding, or in a separate one!
Gum Contouring
We don’t just contour the teeth in a single visit, we can also conduct gum contouring! With this procedure, we will employ advanced laser dentistry to comfortably remove excess tissues with precision, reshaping the gum line and ensuring proper symmetry and an attractive appearance. We can take on gummy smiles in one sitting, and the area will heal quickly, so you can return to your normal routine after a day or two of rest. Lasers mean a comfortable visit, with little need for anesthesia, and the risk of bleeding, infection, and swelling is lowered because we don’t need scalpels or sutures at all!
Porcelain Veneers
If you have several cosmetic issues with your smile, then we can help reshape the teeth with one or more of our porcelain veneers. These are thin dental restorations that we will attach to the front-facing side of each tooth. When they are attached, this instantly changes the shape and color of them, so we can transform your smile in two visits. With veneers, we can cover up teeth stains, address misshapen or damaged teeth. Add length to the teeth if needed, and even fill in gaps between them. The procedure can also correct the appearance of minor misalignment too, so some can enjoy a straighter-looking smile, without the need for lengthy orthodontic treatment with braces or aligners. A true smile makeover is possible with veneers, and we could combine them with procedures like teeth whitening, bonding, and contouring too.
Invisalign® Aligners
We also have clear aligners, which can provide a cosmetic alternative to braces and ensure even smiles in as little as one year!
Botox and Dermal Fillers
To help cover fine lines and wrinkles, so you can achieve a more youthful appearance, we could administer Botox and even dermal fillers!
Schedule a Visit for Cosmetic Dental Care
Our team is here to help your smile look amazing with our cosmetic treatment options. To find out more about cosmetic dentistry, or to schedule your visit, call Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO at (816) 942-7669 today.