Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry lets you go extra mile with your smile.  Give your smile a makeover with teeth whitening and porcelain veneers treatments. Whether you’re saying “cheese” for your next family portrait or flashing a smile during your next job interview, cosmetic dentistry improves your self-image and confidence.

Teeth Whitening

If your teeth are mildly discolored, dull or stained due to years of smoking, drinking dark-colored teas or wines, teeth whitening is an affordable, alternative solution to veneers.  Sixty minutes is all it takes to see immediate results for a whiter, brighter smile.  The dentist will prepare your mouth for whitening and then, apply a whitening gel.  A special blue light activates the whitening’s gel properties and gives the desired patient result- a pearly white smile!

Veneers

Veneers permanently bond to the surface of your front teeth to fix your smile’s appearance.  They are also known as a “Hollywood smile”, as veneers both whiten and straighten the appearance of teeth. They are created with tooth-colored materials to blend in with the rest of your teeth and customized to fit your mouth.

Materials used for dental veneers include porcelain or resin composites.  While resin veneers require less removal of tooth surface before placement, porcelain veers are more resistant to staining.  Individual patient needs vary and the dentist will recommend which material is right for you.

Patients who make good candidates for veneers have:

Heavily discolored teeth
Chipped, broken or worn down teeth
Gaps between teeth
Misshapen or unevenly shaped teeth

Benefits of veneers

Protecting the surface of damaged teeth
Longevity and strength
Improved smile appearance
Aesthetically pleasing

If you’re looking for a San Antonio cosmetic dentist, contact us today!