What is cosmetic dentistry?
Hi, I'm Dr. Lyons from Lyons Family Dentistry. We get a lot of questions about cosmetic dentistry. I love it because we have such fun with that.
What issues can cosmetic dentistry address?
People come with discolored teeth, chipped teeth, broken teeth, and we have solutions for it.
What treatments are available in cosmetic dentistry?
We can do whitening. We can do, if it's very conservative treatment, nice veneers. Or, if it needs to be required more, we can do crowns.
How has technology improved cosmetic dentistry materials?
These materials right now, they are really beautiful. Technology improves so much. You can see the light through. They are not opaque. They don't have a dark line from the metal. They are metal-free. They truly are beautiful.
What should someone do if they are interested in cosmetic procedures?
If you're interested in the cosmetic procedures, you should come and have a consultation.
What usually happens during a cosmetic dentistry consultation?
Usually what we do, we take study models. We have a diagnostic wax lab so you can see how it will look.
Where can someone find more information about cosmetic dentistry results?
I advise you to look into our website for before and after pictures.
How can someone contact Lyons Family Dentistry for more information or to schedule a consultation?
If you need it, call us. (640) 400-0113. That's perfect.
Cosmetic dentistry can be transformative to your smile and your confidence!
Our office specializes in cosmetic dentistry. This means that we not only pay attention to the health and function of your teeth, but we also pay close attention to aesthetics. We want you to maintain great oral health but we also want you to have a beautiful smile and the confidence to smile often!
With our expertise, advanced technology and knowledge, we can help you visualize and attain the beautiful smile you want. Using one procedure, such as veneers, or perhaps a combination of procedures, we can transform your smile and help you have the confidence that comes with knowing your smile looks great!
Procedures used alone or in combination to create beautiful smiles include:
Teeth Whitening
Teeth will naturally lose their brightness over time. Drinking coffee or tea, or using tobacco, as well as certain childhood medications can cause teeth to discolor or darken even faster than normal.
Whitening, also known as bleaching, is the procedure used to brighten teeth. There are two different ways to achieve a desired whiter smile: In-Office Bleaching and At-Home Bleaching.
Invisalign®
Invisalign® takes a modern approach to straightening teeth, using a custom-made series of aligners. These aligner trays are made of smooth, comfortable, and virtually invisible plastic that you wear over your teeth. Wearing the aligners will gradually and gently shift your teeth into place, based on the exact tooth movements our office plans out for you. There are no metal brackets to attach and no wires to tighten. You just switch to a new set of aligners approximately every two weeks, until your treatment is complete. You’ll achieve a great smile with little interference in your daily life. The best part about the whole process is that most people won’t even know that you’re straightening your teeth.
Veneers
Porcelain veneers are thin pieces of porcelain used to recreate the natural appearance of teeth. To place a veneer, a thin layer of the original tooth enamel must be removed. Afterward, an adhesive layer is placed between the prepared tooth and the veneer. The adhesive is then hardened with the use of a specialized curing light.
Cosmetic Bonding
Cosmetic bonding is the process of filling or restoring teeth with a tooth-colored material in order to improve a tooth’s appearance. In order to bond a tooth, composite material is added to the tooth structure to adjust the size, shape, or color of the existing tooth.
Gum Contouring
Gum contouring can improve the appearance of a smile if gum tissue is uneven or is not providing sufficient coverage of the tooth root. A patient may elect to have a gum graft to improve the appearance of their smile and make the teeth appear more proportionate or even.