Cosmetic Dentistry - Asheville, NC Cosmetic Dentist
Cosmetic dentistry refers to any type of dental work that helps to improve the appearance of your teeth or smile. This can provide an improvement in self-confidence, especially if you have felt concerned about your teeth and/or gums for some time. At Asheville Family Dentistry, we offer a wide range of cosmetic dentistry services to help you look and feel your best. We also offer full smile makeovers, whether you need a tooth bonded due to a chip, or a full set of beautiful porcelain veneers.
From more conservative treatments to more aggressive procedures,
cosmetic dentistry can offer anyone a more attractive smile.
Advancements in dental technology have also created more natural,
tooth-like options and materials then ever before, so no one will
ever be able to tell that you have received restorative dental work.
Cosmetic Treatments
Some of the most common cosmetic dentistry procedures that we provide include:
- Teeth Whitening
- Same Day Crowns
- Bonding
- Porcelain Veneers
- Dental Implant Restoration
Bonding
Bonding is a conservative way to repair slightly chipped, discolored, or crooked teeth. During dental bonding, a white filling is placed onto your tooth to improve its appearance. The filling “bonds” with your teeth, and because it comes in a variety of tooth-colored shades, it closely matches the appearance of your natural teeth. Bonding is less expensive than other cosmetic treatments and usually can be completed in one visit to our office.
Crowns
Crowns are a cosmetic restoration used to strengthen a tooth or improve its shape. Crowns are most often used for teeth that are broken, worn, or partially destroyed by tooth decay.
Crowns are "cemented" onto an existing tooth and fully cover the portion of your tooth above the gum line. In effect, the crown becomes your tooth's new outer surface. Crowns can be made of porcelain, metal, or both. Porcelain crowns are most often preferred because they mimic the translucency of natural teeth and are very strong.
Dental Fillings
Traditional dental restoratives, or fillings, are most often made of silver amalgam. The strength and durability of this traditional dental material makes it useful for situations where restored teeth must withstand extreme forces that result from chewing, often in the back of the mouth.
Newer dental fillings include ceramic and plastic compounds that mimic the appearance of natural teeth. These compounds, often called composite resins, are usually used on the front teeth where a natural appearance is important, but they can also be used on the back teeth depending on the location and extent of the tooth decay. Composite fillings offer a more aesthetically pleasing look and blend in well with your natural tooth color.
Dental Implants
If you've lost a tooth (or a few teeth) due to injury or disease, dental implants can rejuvenate both your smile and your oral health. A dental implant is essentially a synthetic tooth root in the form of a titanium post that is surgically embedded into the jawbone. An abutment, also known as a connector, is built and placed on the top of the implant and connects to the replacement tooth. The replacement tooth is a crown that is created to uniquely match your natural teeth. Dental implants are a permanent solution to tooth loss and offer the best stability and durability.
Teeth Whitening
You may have questions about the benefits of teeth bleaching in our office vs. using one of the many over-the-counter products available on the market today. We recommend that you visit us for a consultation, since dental-supervised teeth whitening treatments are still the top option in the safety and overall health of your teeth. If you have discolored spots or dark-colored teeth, whether from coffee, tobacco, wine, or other food stains, our dentists can help you feel more confident in your smile.
One of the first things people notice about you is your smile. If it’s not up to par, visit us for cosmetic dentistry procedures. Our team of professionals can help improve the look of your smile and make you want to keep smiling forever. Our office is conveniently located in Asheville, NC, so give us a call to schedule an appointment today!
Veneers
Veneers are thin, custom-made shells made from tooth-colored materials such as porcelain. They are designed to cover the front side of your teeth. Veneers are natural in appearance and are a perfect option for patients wanting to make minor adjustments to the look and feel of their smile.
With veneers, you can easily correct your teeth’s imperfections to help you have a more confident, beautiful smile. You no longer need to hide your smile because of gaps, chips, stains, or misshapen teeth.
Why Is Cosmetic Dentistry So Popular?
A smile is a way of telling someone we’re happy, we’re pleased to be in their company, or that we’re having a good time. It’s a greeting and an important social cue. So if you feel like you have to hide your teeth from others, it can affect how you interact with the world. Cosmetic dentistry allows people with even the most discolored or damaged teeth to see a smile improvement, which is why it’s so popular in dentist offices across the country.
Benefits of Cosmetic Dental Treatments
You never know just how much of an impact a beautiful smile can have on your life until you have one. People look at you differently and your self-confidence increases significantly. Here are a few other benefits of cosmetic dentistry:
- It reacquaints you with your dentist and encourages you to take better care of your teeth.
- Modern cosmetic solutions last for many years—sometimes decades.
- Cosmetic procedures can shave years off your appearance, making you look and feel younger.
Cosmetic Dentist Asheville, NC
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