If you have more than just teeth stains impacting the appearance of your smile, you may need more than just teeth whitening. Fortunately, we can help, and in only one visit! In today’s blog, Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talks about improving the shape and color of your teeth in one sitting with bonding and contouring.
Starting with a Cosmetic Consultation
To begin, our team will take a close look at your smile. We want to assess the cause and severity of your cosmetic imperfections, so we can plan treatment with precision. We will also talk to you about your hopes for your smile. Once we have planned treatment, we can start you on your journey to a stunning new smile. For many, this is possible in only one visit with dental bonding and contouring.
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding uses a composite resin material made from a blend of glass-like and acrylic materials. These will be shaded to blend with your smile, ensuring a lifelike appearance. The ability to bond with the tooth also means the chance for long-lasting cosmetic improvement. Placement involves numbing the tooth so you stay comfortable as we remove decay and then etch the outer surface. We prepare and place the material in several layers, shaping the tooth as the material cures under a light. The final step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance.
In one visit, bonding allows our team to mask permanent teeth stains that could otherwise resist traditional teeth whitening measures. We also repair minor chips and cracks to prevent complications, and we can also lengthen worn down teeth too. Placement could also help by filling gaps between the teeth!
Contouring
Our team also offers contouring, which takes a very different approach to addressing cosmetic issues. We don’t need to add new tissues to the tooth. Instead, we will gently sand and buff the outer structure to correct minor cosmetic issues in one sitting. For example, we can smooth out any pits, grooves, or rough patches that form in the outer structure. The procedure can also correct the appearance of chipped teeth and address overly large teeth too. We could even address sharp, jagged, or pointed teeth in one sitting too. We even perform tooth bonding and contouring in the same visit as needed, or we could combine them with teeth whitening for a smile makeover.
If you have any questions about how we improve smile beauty with cosmetic dentistry, or if you would like to see us now, contact our team today!
Dental Impressions Provides Beautiful Smiles
We want to help you smile with confidence again, and that means correcting your esthetic issues. To schedule an appointment for treatment, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
