Cosmetic Dentistry

Invisalign (Discreet Teeth Straightening):

What it is: Invisalign is a modern way to straighten your teeth using a series of clear, custom-made plastic aligners. These aligners are virtually invisible and fit snugly over your teeth. You'll wear each set of aligners for a specific period, usually one to two weeks, before moving on to the next set in the series. Each set of aligners is slightly different, gently and gradually shifting your teeth into the desired positions over time.

Why it's performed: Invisalign is used to correct a variety of teeth alignment issues, such as crooked teeth, gaps between teeth, an overbite (where your upper front teeth stick out too far over your lower teeth), an underbite (where your lower front teeth protrude beyond your upper front teeth), and a crossbite (where some upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth when you bite down).

Benefits: The primary benefit of Invisalign is a straighter smile without the noticeable look of traditional metal braces. The aligners are clear and discreet, allowing you to undergo orthodontic treatment with minimal impact on your appearance. They are also removable, making it easier to eat your favorite foods, brush, and floss compared to fixed braces.

Veneers (Flawless Smile):

What it is: Veneers are thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored material (usually porcelain or composite resin) that are bonded to the front surfaces 1 of your teeth. Think of them as a new, smooth, and perfectly shaped facing for your natural teeth. To prepare for veneers, we typically need to remove a very small amount of your natural tooth enamel to ensure a proper fit and natural look.

Why it's performed: Veneers are a versatile cosmetic solution used to improve the appearance of teeth that are discolored (due to stains that don't respond to whitening), chipped, cracked, misshapen, slightly misaligned, or have gaps between them.

Benefits: Veneers can dramatically enhance the aesthetics of your smile, creating a more even, brighter, and flawless look. They can cover imperfections, correct minor alignment issues, and provide a durable and long-lasting solution for improving your smile's appearance.

Professional Whitening (Teeth Brightening):

What it is: Professional teeth whitening is a cosmetic procedure designed to lighten the color of your teeth. We use high-concentration whitening gels that are much more effective than over-the-counter whitening products. The procedure can be done in our office, where we carefully apply the whitening gel and may use a special light to activate it, or we can provide you with custom-made trays and professional-strength whitening gel to use at home under our guidance.

Why it's performed: Over time, teeth can become stained or discolored due to various factors, including the consumption of certain foods and drinks (like coffee, tea, and red wine), smoking, the natural aging process, and some medications.

Benefits: Professional teeth whitening can significantly brighten your smile, removing stains and discoloration to give you a more youthful and radiant appearance. It's a relatively quick and effective way to enhance your smile's aesthetics.

Full Mouth Makeovers (Comprehensive Aesthetic Improvements):

What it is: A full mouth makeover is a comprehensive and customized treatment plan designed to address multiple aesthetic and functional issues in your entire mouth. It involves a combination of various cosmetic and potentially restorative dental procedures tailored to your individual needs and goals. This might include treatments like veneers, crowns, bridges, dental implants, teeth whitening, gum contouring, and orthodontics (like Invisalign).

Why it's performed: A full mouth makeover is for individuals who have significant cosmetic concerns with their teeth and gums, such as severe discoloration, multiple missing teeth, worn-down teeth, misalignments, and bite issues. It aims to create a harmonious and beautiful smile while also improving oral function and overall oral health.

Benefits: A full mouth makeover can provide dramatic improvements to your smile's appearance, boosting your confidence and self-esteem. It can also improve your ability to chew and speak properly, correct bite problems, and enhance the long-term health and function of your teeth and gums.

Botox Treatment (Facial Aesthetics):

What it is: In the context of facial aesthetics offered at a dental practice, Botox is a purified protein used to temporarily relax specific facial muscles. It is administered through small injections into targeted areas of the face. By blocking nerve signals to these muscles, Botox reduces muscle activity, which in turn smooths out wrinkles and fine lines caused by repeated facial expressions (like frowning, squinting, and smiling).

Why it's performed: Dentists who offer Botox treatment typically do so to complement other cosmetic dental procedures and enhance the overall appearance of the lower face and surrounding areas. It can be used to address concerns like frown lines between the eyebrows, forehead wrinkles, crow's feet around the eyes, and sometimes to help with issues like a high lip line (gummy smile) or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

Benefits: Botox treatment can provide a more youthful and refreshed appearance by reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. When used in conjunction with dental treatments, it can contribute to a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing overall facial appearance. In some cases, it can also provide therapeutic benefits for certain dental-related conditions.