No matter how well you care for your teeth, as the years go by they can lose their luster, stain, get small hairline cracks on the surface and even chips. Prior to the advent of cosmetic dentistry in Aurora CO there was very little that could be done, this is no longer the case. Today, a cosmetic dentist can transform your appearance, giving back the smile that you have been dreaming about having.
There is a variety of cosmetic procedures that are available, your dentist is well versed in the various procedures and can offer professional suggestions and recommendations that will transform your smile.
One of the most common cosmetic treatments is teeth bleaching or teeth whitening. It is logical for people to think that stains on their teeth are on the surface but this is not so. The enamel, the top surface of a tooth is transparent or translucent; the stain that is visible is actually one layer down on the dentin. The cosmetic dentist in Aurora CO will quickly be in a position to determine if you are a good candidate for teeth whitening or not. For patients that have crowns or white fillings the treatment will not work but those who have never had these dental procedures are perfect candidates.
If you are not a good candidate for teeth whitening, don’t despair. Chances are your cosmetic dentist will suggest veneers in lieu of whitening. A veneer is a very thin shell made from porcelain or a composite material; they are produced in a dental laboratory. The dentist grinds a little from the surface of the teeth to be treated, the thickness returns to normal once the veneers are fitted. Veneers do more than just whiten teeth; they are effective in closing gaps between teeth, cover up surface cracks and chips and are even used to straighten a slightly crooked tooth.
For patients who are missing one or more teeth the cosmetic dentist can replace them with dental implants. Dental implantation takes some time, often six months or more from start to finish. This type of cosmetic dentistry in Aurora CO all begins with the dentist imbedding a titanium peg in the jaw bone. Eventually the peg bonds with the bone and becomes a new “root.” A crown is fitted to the new root and instantly, the patient has a replacement tooth which is as good as any natural tooth and is good for life.
If you are not happy with your smile then cosmetic dentistry in Aurora CO is the answer. You are invited to make an appointment with Green Dental to discuss how you can get the smile of your dreams.
