Cosmetic Dentistry                       

Porcelain Veneers
This is the Rolls-Royce restoration of choice. It is a porcelain shell (like a fake finger nail) that when bonded to your tooth is extremely strong. It doesn't discolor, has natural beauty and depth of color (opalescence).

Porcelain/ Ceramic Crowns
Similar to porcelain veneers, but encompasses the entire tooth. 

Porcelain Onlays and Inlays
When restorations are needed on back (posterior) teeth we sometimes use these restorations. An onlay covers either one or all the cusps (points) of a tooth while an inlay would be more like a filling. 

Teeth Whitening
This is the simplest and least expensive cosmetic procedure you can do to enhance your smile. Whitening can be done in the dental office in a one and half hour visit or you can choose the "at home" method. Either method is effective and will make a noticeable difference. 

Composite Resins
This material is used as a filling material for either posterior or anterior teeth. It is a tooth colored, bonded material, which can structurally reinforce a tooth, as compared to silver fillings, which weaken teeth. 

Take the time to Evaluate Your Smile
Hold a mirror 12" to 14" from your face and smile to show your teeth. Observe your teeth carefully and then answer the following questions:

• Do you like the appearance of your teeth, your smile?
• Do the edges of your front teeth form a downward arc (frown)?
• Are they too short or rotated?
• Are your teeth straight?
• Do you have spaces that are unappealing?
• Do you like the color, or shape of your teeth?
• Are there old fillings or dental work that you don't like?
• How would you like your teeth to look?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may want to consider some of the cosmetic solutions mentioned. However, let's say that you have apprehension about what you may look like. No problem! A digital picture can be taken of your present smile and then digitally manipulated to give you an idea of what to expect.

Preview your smile before you invest in any cosmetic restorations by digitally restoring your teeth.