Excellent Cosmetic Dentistry Services in Mobile, Alabama
A beautiful smile is one of the most sought-after features in cosmetic medicine, which is why cosmetic dentistry is such a large part of oral health care. People from all backgrounds and professions want a white, straight smile, and we can help make it a reality.
Whether through minor adjustments or major changes, cosmetic dentistry aims to help people feel good about the way their teeth look. There are many procedures that can improve your teeth and correct issues such as discoloration, chips, gaps, or irregularities. Common options include bonding, veneers, bleaching, reshaping, and crowns. In addition to cosmetic improvements, these procedures can help solve other oral problems as well.
Here at Noblet Cosmetic and Family Dental, we offer the following cosmetic dentistry services:
- Botox
- Botox – Lip Filler Treatment
- Dental Bonding
- Juvederm Facial Fillers
- Veneers
- Lumineer Veneers
- Smile Makeovers
- Teeth Whitening
These procedures vary in cost, complexity, and results. It is important to discuss your options with your dentist to determine the best procedure for you. The condition of your teeth is a major factor in finding a treatment, and the same technique that worked for someone else may not be the right one for you.
Gathering all the necessary information before a cosmetic procedure is critical to being happy with the results. In particular, you should find out what the changes will look like, what to expect during treatment, and what kind of upkeep is required afterward. You should also ask to see before and after pictures to ensure your expectations are realistic.
Dental Stains and Teeth Whitening Trays
There are two types of stains that you can have on your teeth. Surface, or “extrinsic” stains, caused by smoking and diet occur on the surface of the enamel. “Intrinsic” stains are deeper and happen inside the tooth. Those can only be removed with internal bleaching, but extrinsic stains can be improved with whitening treatments.
You can remove surface stains on your teeth by using a whitening toothpaste. These kinds of toothpastes usually contain special abrasives that gently polish the teeth as well certain chemicals that can help break down stains. These toothpastes can be tough on tooth enamel, so make sure to always read labels when using them — some should only be used temporarily.
To get a longer-lasting brighter smile, you’ll need to actually change the color of your teeth. You can do this using a bleaching agent. The bleaching agents most products use are hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. These chemicals break stains into smaller pieces, making their color less concentrated and leaving your teeth much whiter! A great way to do this that is convenient and professional is with our whitening trays.
What are Veneers?
For teeth with aesthetic imperfections that go beyond stains, such as chips or slight alignment problems, veneers could be a good solution. A veneer is a custom-made thin layer of porcelain or resin that covers the front surface of teeth.
Veneers improve the overall aesthetic of a smile by changing the shape, closing up spaces between front teeth, and covering up significant stains from coffee or red wine. The porcelain veneers are hand-painted and glazed for the most aesthetic and natural tooth look possible.
Dental Bonding for Damaged Teeth
Veneers aren’t always the best option, however. When discoloration, minor chips or spacing occur, another way to improve the teeth’s appearance is dental bonding. At our dental offices, we provide cosmetic bonding to help solve these small issues that will crop up from time to time without the cost of major procedures.
The bonding procedure is very simple. The dentist chooses a resin that matches the color of your teeth. After cleaning the area, they apply the bonding resin layer by layer until the area has the desired look, before using a UV light to harden it.
If you are considering cosmetic dentistry, contact us today to discuss your options. We’re looking forward to seeing you at our practice.