Having a beautiful smile makes a wearer look and feel beautiful, and having it does not only affect a person physically but also mentally. A beautiful smile makes people feel confident, and it also boosts their self-esteem when dealing with other people. By having teeth imperfections, it can hinder people’s daily tasks especially if it involves other people who can easily spot these imperfections. It can also make the wearer lose their confidence and further affect their mental well-being if it is left untreated. But thanks to dentistry these teeth abnormalities can be easily solved with Cosmetic Dentistry! The Grove Family Dentistry helps patients in attaining their dreams of having a perfect and beautiful smile with the help of the dental treatments under Cosmetic Dentistry.
What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic Dentistry focuses on repairing teeth imperfections by providing varieties of treatments that can cater to each patient’s needs. It improves the teeth’s aesthetics such as the color, position, size, shape, alignment and the overall smile appearance. It aims to provide a positive change in the patient’s teeth and also their mental wellness by boosting their confidence and self-esteem.
Cosmetic Dentistry Offered at The Grove Family Dentistry
Composite (Tooth-Colored) Fillings
Composite Filling is a type of direct restoration which is used on the teeth damaged by decay or accident. It is made from the combination of plastic and glass or even ceramic materials to make sure that it can blend in with the natural, healthy tooth structures. It can help in the restoration and the prevention of further damage to the affected teeth. The procedure does not involve any grinding of the teeth structure since it can be applied directly on the area by layering. To secure its bond and function, every layer placed is then cured using a blue light that activates the solution and hardens it properly in place. It is repeatedly performed until the desired shape and size as the surrounding teeth are achieved. It is ideal for patients who have damaged anterior teeth that are easily spotted when talking and smiling.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain Veneers are thin shell-like objects that closely resembles the form, shape, size, and color of the natural teeth. It is a type of dental prosthesis used to hide teeth imperfections like discolorations, misshapen teeth, and other minor problems that affect the front teeth. For its placement, the patient’s teeth are prepped by grinding some part of the teeth enamel to reshape it for proper fitting of veneer. After prepping, an impression is taken for the custom-creation of the permanent veneer, and while waiting for its completion, a temporary dental veneer is used to protect the exposed part of the treated tooth. Once the permanent veneer is placed, it restores the appearance of the teeth as well as it’s function while protecting the teeth from any further damage.
Crowns
A Dental Crown is a type of indirect restoration placed over a damaged tooth. It is shaped like a cap that can cover the entire tooth improving its appearance and strengthens its overall structure. The damaged tooth will be prepped for the placement of the crown by grinding some part of its surface to prevent it from getting in the way of chewing and talking. Once the tooth is prepped, impressions are taken for the custom-creation of the Crown for a specific patient, and while waiting for the permanent crown, a temporary crown is placed to protect the tooth for the meantime.
Dental Bridges
A Dental Bridge can serve as the replacement of missing teeth. It is composed of dental crowns at either side of the bridge to serve as the anchor and pontics (fake teeth) to serve as the missing teeth replacements. For its placement, the tooth is prepared; as it is done with dental crowns, grinding of some parts of the surface ensures the fit of the dental crowns and also its proper support to the pontics. Impressions are taken to serve as the model of the custom-made bridges to make sure that the form to be followed closely resembles the surrounding healthy teeth.
Implant Restorations
Dental Implants are considered to be a remarkable advancement in the field of dentistry due to its advantages compared to the traditional replacement of missing teeth. Materials used are durable, but it can still be damaged especially without proper care and hygiene. If the dental prosthesis attached to the implant is damaged, it can be replaced to avoid a complete dental implant replacement. It is essential for the overall appearance and function of the smile which is why immediate attention should be performed for Implant Restoration.
Teeth Whitening
Teeth Whitening is the procedure that breaks down stain build ups on the teeth over time due to the daily intake of foods and beverages. While proper dental hygiene can maintain the cleanliness of your teeth, it is unavoidable to have stained teeth. Teeth Whitening performed by the dentist includes the placement of the whitening gel directly on the teeth’s surface or by placing it on a whitening tray that is worn by the patient. It is then exposed to a blue light that triggers the whitening components of the gel for a faster breakdown of the stains to whiten your teeth for a more beautiful smile.
Cosmetic Dentistry is available and ideal for patients who want to achieve beautiful teeth that is pleasing to everyone. Having a beautiful smile boosts both the physical and mental well-being of a person which is ideal especially for those who engage with people on a daily basis.Give your smile a boost! Book an appointment with The Grove Family Dentistry and check out our services under Cosmetic Dentistry in Clayton. We are located at 6200 Center Street, Ste I and J Clayton, CA 94517.