What Does Cosmetic Dentistry Include?
One of the services we love to offer at Woodside Dental is cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry. Many people are not aware of just how many options they have when it comes to restoring and rejuvenating their smiles.
If you are looking for a skilled cosmetic dentist in Columbia, MD, Dr. Shah is always happy to work with you.
Cosmetic dentistry helps create a natural, healthy smile by whitening teeth or replacing one or multiple missing teeth. It can also help create alignment and straighten teeth, fill in gaps, and create a smile that you’re truly confident in.
Whether you’ve lost one tooth or have several missing teeth, lifetime dental tooth replacements can create a beautiful, natural-looking smile that doesn’t require dentures or adhesives. This is a great solution for someone who has lost their teeth and wants a permanent dental restoration.
The aesthetic benefit of these natural, color-matched implants is only part of their beauty. They’re also fully functional and easy to maintain. Regular brushing, flossing and dental cleanings will keep them looking wonderful.
As a fantastic denture alternative, All-on-4® smile restoration treatment creates a full, permanent arch for your upper and/or lower teeth. These natural implants are beautiful, adapted to your unique oral structure, and fully functional like regular teeth.
Dentures themselves as still a valid cosmetic procedure as well, which we are happy to fit and provide.
Porcelain veneers cover the front of your teeth to create a smoother, more even surface. We can use veneers to adjust the lighting, shape, size, or length of your teeth in a natural way. It all starts by taking impressions of your natural teeth to create custom molds that will be laid over them.
A lot of patients wonder what porcelain veneers feel like, and the answer is nothing! A qualified dentist like Dr. Shah knows how to apply veneers that feel completely natural. You won’t even notice they’re there — but everyone else will certainly take note of your wonderful smile.
Implants replace missing teeth while veneers lay over existing ones. Implants are a cosmetic and restorative surgical procedure where the dentist fuses the implants into your jaw. They act like roots for missing teeth.
A typical dental implant procedure takes 1 or 2 hours, and healing takes several months. Routine check-ups and cleanings will ensure your smile stays strong and healthy.
Veneers, on the other hand, can be used to correct chipped, worn down, stained, or damaged teeth. Usually, a veneer procedure takes 2 to 3 weeks from start to finish. We have to first create impressions that match your smile, which includes getting the shading just right.
After removing a thin layer of the enamel (protective layer) of your teeth, we’ll place a cap over it and wait for the veneers to come from a lab. It takes 2 to 3 hours to apply veneers, and a final visit for cementing them takes 1 to 2 hours.
Bonding is better for repairing gaps and chips in your teeth. It all depends on the extent of the gap, chips, and damages to the teeth. If you are otherwise happy with your smile, or only want to target a single tooth, then bonding is a great solution.
Dr. Shah is happy to discuss bonding vs. veneers with you at a consultation.
Our teeth can naturally look duller with age, and certain lifestyle habits, like drinking coffee and tea or smoking, can lead to discoloration. From mild to severe yellowing, whitening services with a dentist in Columbia, MD, can help you lift your teeth’s color and restore a pearly glow. We use Glo™ teeth whitening services to help our patients achieve greater confidence.
Please connect with us at Woodside Dental to schedule your next appointment! Let us know what services you are interested in, and we will be happy to arrange a meeting with Dr. Shah at your earliest convenience.
You can call us at (410) 312-5660, or click here to send us a message.
