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At Summit Dental Group we are always available to answer your questions. We want our patients to be fully informed about important dental procedures and oral health issues, so we’ve listed several of the questions we hear most often. If you do not see the answer you’re looking for below, please do not hesitate to contact our office at (970) 468-2471.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental bonding is a very versatile treatment that can correct cosmetic dental problems and restore damaged teeth. Treatment is fast and effective, and can be completed in only one visit.
How Does Dental Bonding Work?
At Summit Dental Group, we use a composite resin material for bonding because it can be color-matched to the exact shade of your natural teeth. We can achieve beautiful results, and no one will ever know that you’ve had work done.
If you have teeth that are chipped or cracked, dental bonding is an ideal solution that builds up the tooth. This not only restores function of the tooth, but also perfects the appearance of your smile.
We can use the same process to fill in gaps and spaces, or reshape teeth that are poorly proportioned. Dental bonding is also effective when used tooth cover up severe staining or tooth discoloration that cannot be corrected with whitening treatments.
How Long Does Dental Bonding Last?
Dental bonding treatments are strong, long-lasting, and can stand up to everyday wear and tear on your teeth. Our Dillon dental office has transformed lots of smiles using dental bonding, but we also offer other cosmetic and restorative treatments that may be more appropriate for your situation. Please contact our office, and we’ll be happy to take the time to discuss your options with you.
Bonding, dental crowns, veneers, and recontouring are options that can be used to alter the shape of teeth. These procedures can make your teeth appear longer, close gaps between teeth, or repair teeth that are chipped or cracked.
Dental Bonding
A tooth-colored resin made of a durable plastic material is applied to the surface of the tooth, shaped to produce the desired results, and then cured with a special light to harden the material and bond it to the tooth.
Dental Crowns
Also referred to as “caps,” dental crowns are used to cover your natural tooth. The dental crown is placed over the existing tooth and extends slightly above the gum line for a natural appearance. It is then cemented into place, covering the entire visible portion of the tooth.
Veneers
Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin shells of porcelain bonded to the front surface of teeth to alter their appearance and correct cosmetic dental flaws.
Recontouring
This is a procedure that reshapes the teeth by removing small amounts of tooth enamel to change the surface, length, or shape of the tooth. Recontouring is also referred to as enameloplasty, odontoplasty, slenderizing, or stripping.
These various options differ in terms of cost, durability, stain resistant qualities, and "chair time" necessary to complete the procedure. Check with your dentist to see which option best suits your specific needs.
Porcelain veneers are a versatile treatment that are used to correct a wide variety of cosmetic dental flaws. Placing veneers is a fairly simple process that can be completed at our Dillon dental office in only two visits.
Veneers are super-thin slices of porcelain that are bonded to the surface of your teeth. They can be used on one or more one or more teeth to correct a number of aesthetic dental concerns:
- Cracked or broken teeth
- Irregularly shaped teeth
- Crooked teeth
- Gaps and spaces between teeth
- Severely stained or discolored teeth
Why Veneers Work
One of the qualities that makes porcelain veneers such a great cosmetic dental treatment is their appearance. Porcelain is a very strong and durable material that closely resembles the translucent appearance of your own natural tooth enamel.
Porcelain veneers are custom-made to match the shade of surrounding teeth perfectly. They can be made to the exact shape and size that best enhances your smile.
Please contact the Summit Dental Group for more information about porcelain veneers. We also offer a variety of cosmetic treatment options, and we will be happy to take the time to discuss which will help you achieve your goal of a perfect smile.
One of the reasons that veneers are becoming increasingly popular for correcting dental imperfections is that they look so similar to natural teeth. In fact, patients at our Dillon dental office who have had veneers placed find that people don’t notice the cosmetic work. Instead, their friends say things like, “You look great – did you change your hair?”
What Do Veneers Look Like?
There are a number of reasons why veneers are not an obvious cosmetic treatment. To start with, they do look very much like natural dental enamel. When you look at your own teeth, you will see that they are not a flat white color. You’ll notice that they do have a translucent appearance that reflects light like your natural teeth.
Also, veneers can be color matched to the shade of your natural teeth. So if you only need a few veneers placed, they will blend seamlessly with your own teeth.
How Are Veneers Placed?
Before we place veneers we remove a very small amount of your dental enamel. This helps prepare the surface of your tooth, and it also allows enough space for the veneers to sit naturally on the teeth. Once the veneers are placed, Drs. Mitchell and Schneider will carefully shape them and polish them so they look just like a natural tooth.
Please contact our Dillon dental office if you would like more information about porcelain veneers.
It’s understandable for you to be concerned about how you will look after you’ve had a cosmetic dental treatment. You may be worried because you’ve seen someone whose cosmetic work is obvious and does not fit their face or look realistic and natural. At our Summit dental office, we want you to have the beautiful smile of your dreams, and we strive to obtain exactly the results that you desire.
Cosmetic Dentistry is Our Expertise
Natural-looking cosmetic dentistry takes skill and expertise, and both Drs. Mitchell and Schneider are adept at creating smile makeovers that are beautiful, natural, and enhance your appearance. They take into account all aspects of your facial structure, age, and the appearance of your natural teeth. We promise results that fit your face, look natural and beautiful, and last for many years.
We understand the importance of communicating with you about your expectations for cosmetic dental treatment. If we determine that the specific treatment you desire will not provide the desired results, we will work with you to find exactly the treatment that you need.
Materials Used in Cosmetic Dentistry
The materials used for porcelain veneers, crowns, and bonding can all be shaded to produce a finished restoration that blends perfectly with your natural teeth. Teeth whitening done using our professional take-home whitening kits will always produce a beautiful, natural result.
Cosmetic dental treatments are an investment of your time and money, and we want you to be thrilled with the results. Please contact our Summit dental office, and we will be happy to consult with you about the best way to achieve the perfect smile.