When you look in the mirror, are you happy with the way your smile looks? If you sigh every time you look at the discoloration in your teeth or which you could cover the many gaps in your smile, today you can. Since your dentist in Columbia offers many different cosmetic services, you can transform your smile from top to bottom. You can even plan your makeover via a free consultation with your dentist, who can give you some great ideas along the way.
Before your visit, take a moment to learn about the many treatments your dentist offers!
Porcelain Veneers Three Ways!
Porcelain veneers are super-thin sheaths of porcelain designed to go on top of your existing teeth. They are ideal for covering discoloration, chips, cracks, gaps, and other imperfections in your smile.
Depending on your preference, you can choose to have differing amounts of tooth enamel removed. If you’re willing to reduce your tooth enamel permanently, then the standard porcelain veneers will work incredibly well. However, if you’d like to reduce the amount of tooth enamel removed, Lumineers are a step down from traditional veneers.
If you don’t want to remove any tooth enamel whatsoever, then DURAthin veneers are the right choice for you. They’re also a great way to test drive your look if you decide to go for more permanent veneers later on.
Take-Home Whitening: You Can Whiten on Your Own Time
You may have seen take-home whitening kits in your local grocery store before, but these professional-grade kits can outperform them in a heartbeat. These take-home trays are worn throughout the day and, according to your dentist in Columbia, come close to matching the power you’d find with in-office whitening. They’re safe, convenient, and long-lasting, even for the deepest stains.
Straighten Teeth in Just Six Months
If you want to realign your crooked teeth but don’t want to go through the time-consuming process that comes with traditional braces, Six Month Smiles is the treatment for you.
The way it works is quite simple. Unlike traditional brace which focus on all of your teeth, Six Month Smiles only focuses on the teeth that are visible when you smile. Additionally, these braces blend in much easier because they use clear and tooth-colored materials. This way, it straightens your teeth without affecting your appearance.
Dental Bonding for Effective Touchups
Dental bonding uses composite resin to fix small imperfections in your teeth. Patients who get this treatment typically do so because of a minor accident that only affected their teeth cosmetically. Like porcelain veneers, dental bonding is ideal for:
- Chips
- Small hairline cracks
- Gaps
- Discoloration
If you’re worried about the bonding material matching the rest of your teeth, you can relax. The dental team will make sure the color of the resin matches the rest of your teeth, leaving your smile looking natural.
Not sure which treatment is best for your case? Schedule a smile makeover with your cosmetic dentist in Columbia today!
About the Author
Dr. Victor Beck Jr. earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Tennessee. Since then, he’s gained 40 years of experience practicing in dentistry and become a member of the ADA and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. To schedule a free smile makeover consultation or learn about his practice, contact him at (931) 388-8452 or visit his website.