As the seasons change and the weather becomes more wintery, it can be the perfect time to take a closer look at your smile. Summer celebrations, barbecues, and eating lots of fresh berries and other acidic fruits may have left your teeth looking less than their best. Thinking about improving your teeth’ appearance right now will allow you to smile confidently throughout the winter. Some treatments are relatively quick to complete, just in time for Christmas and New Year holiday celebrations.
Below are some of West Bowmanville Family Dentistry’s most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments.
Teeth Whitening
This is probably the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatment offered. Professional teeth whitening in Newcastle is safe, effective and affordable. There are two ways to improve your smile, and the first is an in-office treatment using Zoom whitening. You can then top up the results with a custom-made home whitening kit.
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is another quick and easy treatment that can be useful if you have any minor chips or cracks in your teeth or when a tooth isn’t quite the right shape or size. Tooth-coloured composite resin is bonded onto the tooth, carefully shaped and polished to create a natural-looking and more cosmetically pleasing appearance. The overall effect is subtle yet noticeable and can be completed in as little as a single visit. Composite resin is durable and should last several years before it needs replacing, depending on your lifestyle habits. Over time, it can become stained if you smoke, drink a lot of coffee or tea, or eat highly coloured foods.
Porcelain Veneers
These veneers are made from a thin shell of porcelain fabricated to fit precisely over the tooth’s front surface. Porcelain is more durable than composite resin, so treatment lasts longer but costs more. Treatment is minimally invasive, as only a tiny amount of tooth enamel must be removed, but it can dramatically improve the appearance of your teeth. Porcelain veneers in Clarington are ideal if you have discoloured teeth that are internally stained so they cannot be whitened or have chips, cracks, or gaps between them. Treatment can be completed in just a couple of appointments.
Invisalign
Adult orthodontics is becoming increasingly popular and ideal for people who didn’t have the chance to wear braces during childhood or have seen their teeth move with age. We provide Invisalign aligners made from clear, thin plastic, so once in the mouth, they are virtually invisible. They are custom-made to apply gentle pressure onto teeth, gradually moving them into the proper positions so they begin to straighten. These aligners are very easy to use, with minimal impact on everyday life, as you can remove them for meals and oral hygiene. They are effective for treating a wide range of problems, including teeth that are overlapping or crooked or have spaces between them and a range of bite problems.
Porcelain Crowns
A dental crown protects the tooth but can also improve its appearance. We may suggest you have a porcelain crown if a tooth is significantly decayed or fractured, so much of its original structure is missing. Placing a crown helps strengthen the tooth, protecting it against further damage, and modern crowns are durable and strong. We can create beautiful crowns that are entirely metal-free, made from porcelain, closely replicating the appearance of a real tooth.
Want to Learn More?
If you are considering cosmetic dentistry in Courtice, come and see us. We can assess your smile, listen to your concerns, and devise a suitable treatment plan that is safe, effective and meets your goals.
