Is Cosmetic Dentistry right for you?
Technology advances in oral care have made cosmetic dentistry procedures a viable option for a new range of individuals. If you want a brilliant smile composed of straight white teeth that we can help.
Cosmetic dentistry can include:
- Changing the alignment and shape of teeth
- Elimination of gaps between teeth
- Brightening and lightening of tooth color
- Chipped or broken teeth repair
- Replacement of old dental treatments or missing teeth
Teeth Whitening
The most popular cosmetic dentistry is teeth whitening. It is an easy and quick solution for enhancing beauty and allowing the confidence to smile.
Modifying the Shape of your Teeth.
Several dental procedures can change the shape of teeth. Dental bonding requires a dentist to apply a tooth-colored resin to the surface of a tooth. To harden the material, a special light is used that creates a bond with the tooth. Bonding is used to smooth rough edges, repair small chips, and fill in gaps between teeth.
A dentist can recontour or reshape teeth by removing small amounts of enamel. The procedure changes the surface, shape, and length of a tooth.
Restoring Teeth Appearance
Tooth-shaped caps, called crowns, are placed over teeth. The crowns encase the visible portion of teeth. They are made of porcelain and cemented into place. Crowns restore the appearance, contour, and shape of teeth.
Custom Veneers
Custom-made, wafer-thin veneers are other teeth-colored materials used in cosmetic dentistry. Veneers are made of resin or porcelain. They are bonded to the front of a tooth’s surface.
Invisalign or Braces
Invisalign or braces are used to correct the alignment of teeth, improve the smile, and improve oral health. Braces are metal brackets. They are glued to the teeth. Tiny rubber bands and wires tie them together. Recent advances in dentistry have made brackets that are a close match to the color of enamel. That makes them more discreet. Some patients, especially adolescents, like to make a fashion statement by having brackets that reflect school colors, or holidays such as Halloween or Christmas.
Invisalign is designed to be inconspicuous. The aligner trays are smooth and comfortable. Clear plastic worn over the teeth gently moves the teeth.
Mountain and Sea Dental can help!
Mountain and Sea Dental and Associates perform cosmetic dentistry for patients in the Santa Barbara, Goleta and Montecito area.