For cosmetic smile improvement in only one visit, we can offer dental bonding and contouring. Not only can these address teeth stains, but also concerns with misshapen teeth too, including damage, such as chips and breakage! In today’s blog, Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talks about same-day bonding and contouring.
Your Initial Cosmetic Consultation
A cosmetic consultation is the first step on your journey to a stunning new smile. With this appointment, we will talk to you about your hopes for your smile, and then carefully examine your teeth to assess the cause and severity of your cosmetic concerns. From there, we can plan treatment with bonding and contouring to offer major results in only one visit, so you leave with an attractive smile, one that makes you feel confident. Often, addressing these cosmetic concerns also helps boost overall oral health and bite function in the process!
The Dental Bonding Procedure
First, let’s look at the dental bonding procedure. With this option, we actually correct cosmetic imperfections using the same composite resin employed as part of our lifelike fillings. This metal-free material is safe for all ages, and can be color-matched to blend with your smile. The procedure involves our team numbing the tooth or teeth being treated. We then clean them and etch the surfaces. The composite resin is shaded to blend with the tooth and applied in several layers. As we sculpt and mold the tooth to ensure proper balance, we cure the material under a special light. The last step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance.
In a single sitting, bonding can mask permanent teeth stains that could resist other whitening methods, and also fill embarrassing gaps between the teeth. The procedure could also repair minor damage and even add length to worn down structures, such as teeth weakened and eroded by grinding and clenching. We can even address misshapen teeth too!
The Contouring Treatment
We have another treatment that can boost smile beauty in only one visit. With dental contouring, our team will actually sand and buff the outer structure to make esthetic changes. For example, we can smooth out any pits, grooves, or rough parts of the outer structure. Our team can also dull parts that are sharp, jagged, or pointed. We can even correct the appearance of chipped or overly large teeth. If you have any questions about how we help smile with cosmetic dentistry, then contact our team today to learn more and start treatment!
Dental Impressions Provides A More Beautiful Smile
We want to help smiles stay strong and attractive for years to come. To schedule an appointment for dental care, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
