The dentists of Virginia Dental Care in Arlington, VA, provide their patients with a variety of cosmetic dentistry treatments to improve your smile. The treatment options improve your appearance to boost your self-esteem, keep you looking sharp for dates and job interviews, and for that perfect selfie.
Here are some examples of cosmetic dentistry procedures we offer:
- Crowns are a porcelain cap that's placed over a tooth completely covering it. When your tooth is severely decayed and large portions of it need to be removed to save the rest of the tooth, your dentist uses a dental crown to help preserve and protect what remains of your natural tooth. The crown reinforces the tooth and conceals any cracks, dents, and chips.
- Tooth-colored fillings, also known as composite resin, is made of plastic resin and finely ground glass-like particles used to fix chips and cracks, fractures, decays, discolored and stained teeth, and short teeth. Your dentist first cleans your teeth to remove plaque and then etch teeth with an acidic gel to open pores on the surface of your teeth. The dentist then rinses the etching material with a composite resin that matches the color of your teeth and hardens the composite using a curing light.
- Teeth whitening uses a special bleaching gel that removes stains and discoloration when applied on teeth surfaces. Your dentist uses a retractor to keep soft tissue, like your lips, away from the bleaching material. Teeth whitening brightens teeth up to eight shades lighter and removes severe discoloration and stains.
- Invisalign is a tooth straightening treatment that's made of flexible clear plastic aligners. They're more suitable for older teens and younger adults because they're transparent. If you opt for this treatment, you'll need to keep these trays on for a minimum of 20 hours a day.
Do you need a consultation?
To learn more about cosmetic dentistry, speak to the dentists at Virginia Dental Care in Arlington, VA, by calling (703) 276-1010 today.
