Cosmetic dentistry can help you enjoy a healthy, beautiful smile. It can also help you regain confidence in your smile’s appearance. Cosmetic dentistry procedures can help correct common aesthetic flaws. These include:
- Stained teeth
- Uneven teeth
- Chipped teeth
- Misaligned teeth
- Missing teeth
- Gapped teeth
Cosmetic dentistry includes a broad category of procedures and many different types of treatments, such as:
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is a non-invasive procedure used to repair minor cosmetic dental imperfections. It’s often used to treat minor chips, cracks, and gaps in teeth. It can also be used to make teeth appear whiter by covering up stains and discolorations. In most cases, dental bonding is a one-time procedure. Your dentist will use a bonding material that matches the color of your tooth. They will then apply it to your tooth and mold it to ensure a comfortable fit. After they’ve shaped the material, they will use a special light to harden it.
Porcelain Veneers
Veneers are thin shells of porcelain that cover the front surface of your teeth and conceal a variety of cosmetic issues. They are a simple solution for fixing cracked, chipped, stained, or slightly misaligned teeth.
The dentist will prepare the teeth by removing a small amount of enamel from each tooth. Then, they will make an impression of your teeth and send it to a dental lab. It usually takes about two weeks for the dental lab to make your veneers. During the two weeks, you will wear temporary veneers. Once the permanent ones are ready, the dentist will replace the temporary ones.
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is a treatment that uses whitening solutions to lighten the color of your teeth and remove stains. In-office teeth whitening is performed in a dental chair, while take-home whitening kits are worn at home.
Whitening solutions contain peroxide-based bleaching agents, which work to remove stains from the surface of your teeth. Our dentist will work with you to determine which type of whitening treatment is best suited to your needs.
In-Office Whitening
In-office teeth whitening solutions are more concentrated than at-home products. Professional teeth whitening can make your teeth up to 8 shades lighter and the results can be seen after one appointment. Our dentist is experienced in how to best use these powerful whitening agents to get optimal results. Additionally, they will monitor your progress throughout treatment to make sure your teeth don’t become overly sensitive.
Clear Braces
If you are looking for a discreet treatment to straighten your teeth, consider clear braces. They use tooth-colored ceramic brackets and clear wires, which can blend in with the natural color of your teeth. This option is great for people who want to avoid metal brackets.
To learn more about our dental services, you can schedule your appointment with our Torrance dentist by calling Nishikawa Family Dentistry at (310) 543-1655 or visiting dentist in Torrance, CA at 3556 Torrance Boulevard, Suite C, Torrance, CA 90503.
