Do you have a chipped tooth you try to hide, or issues with the shape of your smile? If so, then you should consider treatment with cosmetic dentistry. In today’s blog, Dental Impressions in Ankney, IA, talks about how we repair smiles with dental bonding and contouring, which only takes one visit to complete!
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding can offer major cosmetic transformation in as little as one visit. The process involves our team numbing the tooth and then cleaning it, potentially etching the outer surface. We then apply a composite resin to the tooth in several layers. The material is metal-free and also used in our tooth-colored filling material. We color-match this to ensure a lifelike appearance. Our team will then sculpt and mold the tooth as the material cures under a light. The last step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance.
The process can be used to mask permanent teeth stains, fill gaps between the teeth, and even repair minor chips and cracks. We can add length to worn down teeth too!
Contouring Your Teeth
We also have another same-day cosmetic treatment in the form of dental contouring. With this procedure, we don’t need to add new materials to the tooth, instead we correct common cosmetic complaints by sanding and buffing the outer structure. The procedure can help smooth away pits and grooves in the outer structure, and also correct misshapen or overly large teeth. We can correct the appearance of chipped teeth and also dull sharp, pointed, or jagged teeth, all in a single sitting, including the same visit as your bonding procedure.
Lifelike Restorations
We can also target restorative concerns with a cosmetic approach. For example, if you have a cavity, we can use the same composite resin as our bonding procedures to treat it. The composite resin filling will bond with the tooth and look natural. For more severe injuries, we could cap the tooth with a dental crown, which can also take on more severe cavities. If you lose teeth, we could even discuss treatment with a lifelike and long-lasting dental bridge.
If you have any questions about how we improve the overall beauty of your smile in only one visit with bonding or contouring, or if you want to learn more about our approach to professional teeth whitening, then contact our team today. We want to help return your smile to full function, health, and beauty this summer, so reach out now to get started!
Dental Impressions Provides Same-Day Cosmetic Treatment
We can take on your smile imperfections and provide results in only one day! To schedule an appointment for cosmetic treatment, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
