The Cosmetic Dentist

Do you have misshapen, discolored or chipped teeth that you would like to get fixed? Is there something about your smile that has made you self conscious and you would like to make an investment in your self esteem? If you have ever thought about doing something to brighten, fix or change the way you smile, you may want to see a cosmetic dentist.

The cosmetic dentist is becoming more and more popular with people today. The cosmetic dentist can literally overhaul the appearance of your mouth in as little as one visit or with multiple visits over a period of time.

Teeth Whitening Options

Teeth bleaching performed by the cosmetic dentist can dramatically whiten a person's smiles. The cosmetic dentist may give you bleaching trays that you take home or they may apply bleaching solution directly to your teeth and use blue wave light technology to break up nasty teeth stains.

Many people that get teeth bleaching see dramatic results in the form of teeth that are sometimes 10-14 shades whiter. You may also choose to have the cosmetic dentist perform bonding procedures on your teeth. Bonding uses an epoxy resin that is matched to the color of your teeth to fill in gaps, fix cracks or reshape bad teeth.

Your LA cosmetic dentist usually only needs one visit to perform these types of bonding techniques. Porcelain veneers are becoming more popular today and chances are your cosmetic dentist is an expert at installing them. Porcelain veneers are thin, wafer like covers that are applied to the front of your teeth that virtually camouflage any defects that would need to be covered up.

Porcelain veneers can usually be applied in as few as two visits to the cosmetic dentist's office. If your teeth have an overly "gummy" line or your gums have receded, the cosmetic dentist can perform a procedure to reshape your gums. The cosmetic dentist can also perform what is called enamel shaping or cosmetic recontouring for teeth that are overcrowded or uneven. The cosmetic dentist can also realign crooked or unsightly teeth with invisible orthodontics like the Invisilign system.

With Invisilign, the cosmetic dentist would fit you with a series of virtually invisible teeth trays that would gradually realign your teeth. Finally, the cosmetic dentist can also place what is called a dental implant. A dental implant for many people will be the best way to replace lost or problematic teeth as it is permanent and best resembles the natural look of a tooth.