Chipped, cracked, and broken teeth can not only affect your overall self-confidence, but can affect your oral health. In addition to taking away from your smile, these dental issues can lead to sensitivity, chewing discomfort, cavities, and infections. At Columbus Midtown Dental, Dr. Carpenter provides a range of advanced dentistry techniques to restore your smile and alleviate any oral health issues. Our Columbus patients are able to choose from veneers, bonding, gum recontouring, crowns, caps, bridges, dentures, and fillings. Call 706.660.9848 today to schedule a consultation to learn which restorative dental procedures best suit your needs.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are thin shells of tooth-colored porcelain that Dr. Carpenter can use to cover stains or mask flaws such as cracked, broken, or misshapen teeth. Porcelain veneers are sometimes referred to as "instant orthodontics" because they can also be applied to straighten the appearance of a crooked smile.
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
By applying a thin coating of a tooth-colored resin composite material to teeth, Dr. Robert H. Carpenter can improve the appearance of a number of cosmetic flaws. In many cases, cosmetic bonding is more affordable and just as effective as porcelain veneers, though results will not last as long.
Gum Recontouring
When a person's gums extend too far onto the tooth surface, he or she is said to have a "gummy" smile. In just one painless office visit, Dr. Carpenter can use a diode laser to gently sculpt and recontour the gum line into a more pleasing proportion, making teeth appear longer and the smile more brilliant.
Dental Crowns
When a tooth has been damaged by a cavity, Dr. Carpenter will most likely perform a root canal to remove the infected tooth pulp. To restore functionality and appearance, and to seal the tooth from further damage, a dental crown will then be placed over the entire tooth surface.
Dental Bridges
If a patient is missing one or more teeth but is not necessarily a good candidate for dentures or dental implants, he or she may be fitted with a dental bridge. A bridge is an artificial tooth that is held in place by a dental crown on either side of the gap created by the missing tooth.
Dentures
At Columbus Midtown Dental, we offer both full and partial dentures to our patients in the Columbus area. Unlike dental bridges or dental implants, dentures are removable replacement teeth. Dr. Carpenter uses the most modern materials and methods to create our patients' dentures, so they can always be assured of a comfortable fit and the most realistic appearance.
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Tooth colored fillings are a good alternative to the traditional amalgam or silver colored fillings. The white fillings appear more natural and are almost indistinguishable from the natural tooth. This can result in a more aesthetically pleasing smile for our patients.
Call 706.660.9848 today or make an appointment online for your smile makeover consultation.