We have heard the sayings, “you’re not fully dressed without a smile” and “a smile is the prettiest thing you can wear”. Indeed, our smiles are some of our best assets, and they often make a first impression when we meet someone new. Smiling has also been proven to boost immunity and relieve stress, so there are the health benefits to consider. But what if you don’t like your smile because your teeth embarrass you? Cosmetic dentistry to the rescue!
The dental industry has seen a drastic increase in cosmetic procedures over recent years. Everybody wants that “Hollywood smile”. Thanks to advanced technology, we are able to achieve the smile of our dreams with affordable, painless, and quick procedures.
Cosmetic dentistry can do the following:
- Brighten the color of tooth enamel
- Change the alignment, shape, and size of teeth
- Correct and improve bites
- Fill in unwanted gaps and spaces
- Fix old or damaged dental work
- Repair broken, chipped, cracked, and decayed teeth
- Replace missing teeth
Oh, the Possibilities with Cosmetic Procedures!
At Berger Dental, we provide a wide variety of cosmetic treatments to ensure that our patients have many options to create their desired smiles.
Bonding: Ideal for chipped or uneven teeth, bonding is an affordable option that reshapes and repairs damaged teeth with tooth-colored composite resin. It’s non-invasive and usually completed in one visit.
Composite Fillings: Teeth that are damaged by decay or cracks can be repaired with tooth-colored composite fillings. This is preferable over silver amalgam fillings because it’s aesthetically pleasing and matches your natural teeth.
Dental Implants: A fixed solution to missing teeth, dental implants are a great alternative to dentures and removable appliances. They consist of titanium roots that are surgically placed into the jaw bone, which are attached to natural-looking, artificial teeth.
Porcelain Crowns: A tooth that cannot be fixed with a filling or other dental restoration is repaired with a porcelain crown, which is a cap that covers the entire tooth surface to restore its original shape and size.
Porcelain Fixed Bridges: This type of non-removable appliance replaces missing teeth by covering two anchoring teeth with crowns, which are attached to artificial teeth to fill the space of one or more missing teeth.
Porcelain Inlays and Onlays: These are custom-made tooth fillings that repair damaged fillings or teeth due to injury or trauma. Additionally, onlays also repair damaged chewing cusps.
Porcelain Veneers: Ideal for chipped, discolored, or worn teeth, porcelain veneers can completely transform your smile. They consist of thin pieces of durable, custom-made porcelain that are bonded to the front of the teeth.
Teeth Whitening: Bleaching (whitening) is an easy and non-invasive way to lighten the natural color of tooth enamel. There are a variety of bleaching options available such as in-office, take-home, and DYI.
The benefits of cosmetic dentistry are endless! Aside from the obvious of correcting flaws, having a beautiful smile can boost your confidence, which can help you excel in your career as well as in relationships. Not to mention, a “perfect” smile often makes you look younger. Aging can cause wear and tear on your teeth, but with cosmetic treatments you can reverse the damage. Lastly, enhancing your smile for aesthetic purposes can also strengthen your teeth and help prevent future oral health problems. Now that’s a win-win!
If you are interested in learning more about our cosmetic dentistry procedures, call us at 954-344-4488, or complete an online appointment request to schedule your consultation.