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Many people never look at their own smile, yet a smile can be the most eye-catching feature of a face. With dentistry's many advances, you no longer have to settle for stained, chipped and misshapen teeth. If you have ever dreamed of having a more beautiful smile, you now have choices that can help you smile with confidence.

Veneers

Veneers are thin custom-made porcelain shells that are designed to cover the front side of teeth. Made of tooth-colored materials, veneers are used to treat gaps and teeth that are permanently stained, poorly shaped or slightly crooked. They may also cover teeth that are chipped, worn, or eroded at the gum line from over vigorous brushing.

Tooth Whitening/Bleaching

Bleaching is a procedure that brightens teeth that are discolored, stained, or have been darkened because of injury. It can be performed on living teeth or teeth that have had root canal treatment. Bleaching can be done in our office (known as chairside bleaching) or by a system for you to use at home (home-use bleaching). You might have seen the commercial advertisements for BriteSmile® or Zoom® techniques. We use a similar technology to get the same result. Home use systems use custom made trays to deliver the whitening gel to the teeth. The application time is usually 2-3 hours per day for 10-14 days. The final results are the same, but the chairside bleaching will give you whiter teeth in a much shorter amount of time.

Bonding

Bonding is a cosmetic procedure that can improve the appearance of teeth that are chipped, broken, cracked, stained or gapped. With bonding, tooth-colored materials are attached, or bonded, to the tooth surface. The process can improve unsightly stains from coffee, tea, tobacco, or certain childhood medications; front-tooth gaps; and accident-induced cracks or chips. Bonding is also used to protect exposed tooth roots that result from fum recession and to fill small cavities.

Enamel Shaping

Enamel shaping is a process of shaping, or contouring natural teeth to improve their overall appearance. When teeth are slightly crowded or uneven, or when eye teeth appear too long, enable shaping may be used to correct the flaw.

Enamel shaping involves modifying teeth by removing or contouring enamel to create harmony and balance in the mouth. The process, which is often combined with bonding, is usually quick and comfortable. No anesthesia is necessary when shaping the enamel, and the result can be seen immediately. Enamel shaping should be approached with caution, however, because enamel cannot be replaced.

Keep in mind that this more conservative process cannot solve all problems. Crowded teeth may need braces. If so, you may choose to have orthodontics first.

Invisible Braces

Get the beautiful smile you've always wanted! Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten your teeth using a series of custom-made, nearly undetectable aligners. And it's been proven effective in both clinical research and in dental practices nationwide. So whether your teeth are crowded, too far apart or have shifted since wearing braces, you'll have a new reason tom smile.

Because there are no metal wires and brackets, Invisalign is comfortable. And because it's removable, eating, brushing and flossing are no problem. You can still enjoy your favorite foods and smile without holding back. With Invisalign, there's nothing to hide.

Invisalign only works while you're wearing the aligners. It's recommended that you wear your aligners full-time, day and night, except to eat, brush and floss your teeth.

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