Cosmetic Dentistry: What Types are Available?

Cosmetic dentistry has become increasingly popular in the United States. Cosmetic dentists have a wide array of tools at their disposal cosmetic dentistryfor improving the look of your smile. Dr. James Walton III and Dr. David Cardman are two of the top dentists in Tallahassee, FL. Read on to learn about the different types of cosmetic dentistry that are available.

Teeth Whitening
Do you want to fix up your not-so-pearly whites? Your main options are at-home and in-office bleaching. Professional bleaching gels tend to be stronger than at-home bleaching gels. Take-home teeth whitening involves custom-made trays filled with a bleaching gel that you can use at home. For in-office bleaching, your Tallahassee dentist will combine a whitening gel with a light to speed up the whitening process.

Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are custom-made, tooth-colored shells that fit over the teeth. Dental veneers are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their size, length, shape and color. Veneers can correct a wide variety of problems such as discoloration, misshapen teeth, chips, fractures, mild alignment problems and more.

Dental Implants
Dental implants are an effective way to replace missing teeth. Implants are composed of abutments, screws and permanent crowns. A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically positioned into the jawbone underneath the gum line that allows your dentist to mount false teeth or a dental bridge into that area.

Dental Bonding
Bonding is the application of a tooth-colored dental material using adhesives and a special light. Bonding is used for cosmetic purposes to improve the appearance of a chipped cracked or discolored tooth. Bonding is also used to change the shape of teeth and close spaces between teeth. 

Dental Bridges
Dental bridges are designed to replace one or more missing teeth. Fixed dental bridges can be supported by dental implants, natural teeth or a combination of both. With a fixed dental bridge, not only can you fill the space of the missing tooth, you can improve the color and shape of the teeth that you are crowning. 

Dental Crowns
Dental crowns can improve the look of misshapen, broken, chipped, cracked or stained teeth. Crowns strengthen damaged and weakened teeth and can be used to improve their shape, appearance and alignment. Crowns restore full function of your weakened or damaged teeth.

Ready to flash a beautiful smile? Call our dental office in Tallahassee, FL, at (850) 893-2136 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Walton or Dr. Cardman. Remember, it's never too late to beautiful your smile.

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