The 5 Most Common Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures

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Cosmetic dentistry can improve your smile.

Cosmetic dental treatments have helped millions of patients correct imperfections in their smiles and obtain the look they want. These procedures can help you too, boosting your self-confidence and making you less hesitant to show your pearly whites. At Tomasik Family Dental, we offer a full range of cosmetic treatments so that our patients can achieve their ideal smile. Let’s take an in-depth look at 5 of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures.

1. Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is the most common cosmetic dental procedure nationwide, without a doubt. What makes teeth whitening so popular? It’s because of the simple fact that everyone’s teeth become stained.

Certain habits like drinking coffee and tea or using tobacco can certainly accelerate teeth staining, but abstaining from these substances will not prevent staining altogether. Even everyday foods and drinks contribute to darkened or yellowed teeth over time. Your teeth stain as you age. It’s merely part of life.

However, this does not mean that you must live with stained teeth. Professional whitening can reverse staining and take decades off the appearance of your teeth. Our patients often relay to us their frustration with publicly available whitening toothpaste, strips, mouth rinses, and gels. In comparison to whitening products available at the grocery store, whitening treatments at Tomasik Family Dental are more effective with longer-lasting results.

We also provide different whitening options for your convenience. You can choose to have whitening sessions in our office under the supervision of our dentists, or you can decide to use our take-home system and whiten in the privacy of your home. Whichever method you select, you’re bound to appreciate noticeably whiter and brighter teeth.

No whitening system will prevent stains from accumulating again. For this reason, we are happy to offer a Whitening For Life program to keep your teeth always looking their best. Please contact us to find out more.

2. Cosmetic Bonding

Cosmetic bonding is a versatile procedure with many aesthetic uses. Using composite resin, your dentist can apply bonding to cover discolorations, reduce the severity of large gaps between teeth, repair chipped teeth, and even out teeth of varying lengths. Best of all, bonding requires minimal preparation and allows you to preserve more of your natural tooth.

While bonding will not endure indefinitely, the results of this treatment can easily last for several years. Touch-ups are a simple matter if you need repairs in the future, and the dentists at Tomasik Family Dental are extremely skilled and experienced in artfully applying bonding. If a chipped tooth, discolored area, or other problem has left you less than satisfied with your smile, talk with your dentist about how bonding can help you.

3. Crowns

Dental crowns can be both functional and cosmetic. Dentists often use crowns to provide reinforcement and protection to decayed or damaged teeth, allowing you to keep your natural teeth. Additionally, crowns provide an attractive appearance to teeth that have suffered trauma or the ravages of time.

Our team offers color-matching of crowns so that your new crowns appear identical to your natural teeth. A crown from our Bee Cave, TX, practice will cover discolored teeth, teeth with multiple fillings, cracked or chipped teeth, and worn teeth. Crowns are an attractive way of restoring functionality to your grin.

4. Invisalign

Straight teeth are more attractive than crooked teeth. However, this simple truth doesn’t make metal braces any more desirable. Many patients, including adults, shy away from traditional braces because of the hassle and obtrusive appearance. Fortunately, we are a preferred Invisalign provider.

Invisalign is a series of transparent aligners that offers convenient and discreet orthodontic correction. We use Invisalign to resolve problems with crowding, overbites, underbites, crossbites, and more. With Invisalign, no one has to know you’re wearing an aligner. Furthermore, Invisalign can be removed for eating and convenient oral care.

Many patients experience briefer treatment times with Invisalign than they would with metal braces. Every case is different, but Invisalign may be the answer for your crooked teeth or bite issues. Our dentists will be happy to take a look at your mouth and let you know if Invisalign can help you.

5. Porcelain Veneers

Have you ever heard someone mention a smile makeover or a Hollywood smile? They were likely talking about porcelain veneers. This cosmetic dentistry treatment is perfect for solving multiple issues in as few as two visits.

Veneers are thin strips of porcelain that adhere to the outward-facing surfaces of your teeth. Porcelain veneers will instantly improve your smile and address problems such as uneven teeth, deeply stained or yellowed teeth, and chipped teeth. A set of veneers can even cover old, discolored crowns and fillings. With veneers, you can turn a mouthful of unsightly restorations into a star-quality smile.

At Tomasik Family Dental, we want you to have the smile of your dream. Contact us today so that we can get you started on the path to a bright, gorgeous smile.