Five Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures That’ll Transform Your Smile
Not having your ideal smile can be a nightmare for some people. Yellow, missing, or chipped teeth can make a person feel unattractive and in some cases can actually cause other disorders like TMJ or in the case of missing teeth can disrupt the alignment of your teeth. At Dental Care South in Tuscaloosa, AL we want your smile to not only be healthy but make you feel good. These are the top 5 cosmetic procedures we provide to our patients at our family dental practice to transform your smile.
Teeth Whitening
The fastest way to change the look of your smile is to get your teeth professionally whitened. Throughout the years our teeth can begin to stain and change color. This is caused by many things but the main culprits are coffee, sodas and cigarettes for smokers. At Dental Care South we can restore your smile to about eight shades whiter with our teeth whitening technology.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are a great option to replace one or even multiple teeth. These small screw like devices are implanted into the jawbone, replacing the root of the missing tooth. A crown or artificial tooth is then placed on top of the implant. These replacement teeth can be colored to match your remaining teeth and are longest lasting method of teeth replacement. They can also be used to hold multiple teeth or even removable dentures.
Veneers
Like their name implies, veneers are an ultra-thin shell that is custom made for the front of your teeth. The beauty of veneers is that they can cover a range of cosmetic problems without further damaging or removing teeth. Veneers can cover discolored & stained teeth, chipped teeth, and even hide uneven or misaligned teeth. They can be matched to your remaining teeths shade if used on a few teeth or can be placed on every tooth, resulting in a new bright shining smile. They are also stronger than your natural teeth and there are no extra steps necessary to maintain their lustrous shine, just brush and floss regularly and you’re good to go.
Crowns
Crowns are used when a tooth still has a healthy root system but has been damaged. The crown is placed on the top of a tooth like a cap and is designed to not only look natural but will also protect the remaining tooth structure. They are usually made of ceramic or porcelain and again can be matched to your natural tooth color to allow them to seamlessly blend in with your surrounding teeth.
Bridges
These are used to replace missing teeth. With the help of crowns on either side, a bridge is placed in between the gap and affixed by the crowns. They not only help make your smile look natural but can also prevent teeth from shifting which can lead to a misaligned bite or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.
Visit Dental Care South In Tuscaloosa, AL Today
While all of these procedures can help improve the look of your smile only a highly experienced dentist can complete the process by not only restoring your smile but making it look natural and healthy. If you are interested into cosmetic dentistry in the Tuscaloosa area contact Dental Care South today. We look forward to hearing from you soon!