Searching for the Smile of Your Dreams...Cosmetic Dentistry May be the Answer
Looking for a confidence boost and a boost to your health? Consider investing in Cosmetic Dentistry! Cosmetic Dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of smile by providing functional benefits however, the primary purpose is to give you the smile of your dreams.
Cosmetic Dentistry Benefits:
· Increased Confidence
· Corrects Dental Flaws
· Strengthens and Protects Teeth
· Improves Oral Health
· Improves Self-Esteem
Cosmetic Dentistry’s primary purpose is aesthetics by creating a more symmetrical, balanced smile. Treatments are both non-surgical and surgical and generally are not covered by dental insurance.
Popular Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures:
Teeth Whitening
Objective: Brighten and remove stains from teeth
Best for: Stained or discolored teeth from coffee, smoking or aging
Treatments: In-office laser whitening, take-home whitening kits, or over the counter products
Longevity: Results last from 6 months to 3 years
Dental Veneers
Objective: Covers imperfections such as discolorations, gaps, chips and minor misalignment
Material: Porcelain (more durable) or composite (more affordable)
Procedure: A thin layer of enamel is removed to enable bonding of veneer
Longevity: 10-15 years with porcelain, 5-7 years with composite
Dental Bonding
Objective: Repair of small chips, cracks and minor gaps using tooth-colored resin
Best for: Quick, affordable fix for small cosmetic issues
Procedure: Nor enamel removal required making it reversible
Longevity: 5-10 years
Invisalign & Clear Aligners
Objective: Straightens teeth without metal braces
Best for: Mild to moderate misalignment, gaps or crowding
Procedure: Custom-made, removable clear trays worn 20-22 hours daily
Longevity: Permanent results with retainer use
Dental Crowns
Objective: Restores a damaged or discolored tooth
Material: Porcelain, ceramic or zirconia for a natural look
Best for: Covering a severely stained, damaged or broken tooth
Longevity: 10-20 years
Gum Contouring
Objective: Reshapes uneven gum lines or corrects a “gummy smile”
Procedure: Laser or surgical reshaping of excess gum tissue
Longevity: Permanent
Full Mouth Reconstruction
Objective: Custom combination or several of the listed cosmetic procedures to completely transform and correct your smile.
Best for: Multiple dental aesthetic concerns
Is Cosmetic Dentistry the right investment for you? Speak with you dentist to determine how the procedure will benefit your health, enhance your smile and what works for your budget.
Feeling confident with a winning smile may be the best investment ever made. Plainsboro Dental Care offers full-service dentistry. Call 609-799-4422 to schedule your appointment today.