Dental Bonding and Re-contouring
This is another straightforward treatment that can give subtle yet noticeable results. It could be a solution if you have teeth that are chipped or cracked, are slightly out of alignment or if you have unsightly gaps in between one or two teeth. Using tooth-colored composite resin, your dentist can carefully change the shape of a tooth. They rebuild worn or damaged areas and closing or minimizing gaps in between teeth.
The composite resin is shaped and polished to create a natural effect. Recontouring is a procedure where a tiny amount of tooth enamel is removed from a tooth to create a more pleasing appearance. After recontouring, the tooth is gently polished. These treatments are very affordable and can often be completed in just a single visit. Dental veneers, crowns, and bridges will take two or three appointments and you will generally need a few weeks.
Dental Veneers
Ever wondered how movies stars get that perfect Hollywood smile? It is almost certainly with veneers. Made from thin pieces of porcelain custom-made to fit over the front surfaces of teeth, veneers can transform your smile and treatment is minimally invasive. Choose from just one or two veneers to cover up badly discolored or misshapen teeth. Or go for the full effect with veneers to cover up all the teeth shown when you smile.
With this option, you have the choice of choosing your tooth shade and as porcelain doesn’t discolor or stain, you should enjoy the benefits for years to come. Alternatively, you can always combine one or two dental veneers with teeth whitening. Your teeth will be whitened first before your new veneers are made to match.
Crowns and Bridges
Crowns and bridges are wonderful for restoring badly damaged teeth, completely covering up the natural tooth underneath. A dental bridge is supported by crowns on the teeth adjacent to the gap. And it is a quick and non-invasive way to fill in an unsightly space in your mouth. These restorations can be made from the most advanced porcelain materials so they are entirely metal-free and are highly aesthetic.
All-ceramic restorations should be your top choice if you want a truly beautiful smile. While all the above treatments can be completed relatively quickly, there are a couple of other treatments that do need quite a bit longer to plan and complete.
Orthodontics
If your teeth are quite crooked then a possible option is to consider adult orthodontics. The most modern braces are very discreet and can be fixed or removable. Clear removable aligners like Invisalign provide wonder results and treatment can take anything from just a few months to a year or more. Other options such as a fixed brace will work typically within just six to nine months.
If you have time and this treatment is appropriate, it is worth considering because it is a very conservative way to get a beautifully straight and attractive smile. This is another treatment that can work very well with teeth whitening.
Dental Implants
This is the ultimate treatment to replace teeth. It can produce amazing results, but you will need to allow several months for treatment to be completed. And it can take longer if you need other treatments like bone grafting. However, you could be enjoying the results for many wedding anniversaries to come.