In our last blog, we talked about the benefits of a professional whitening treatment. This in-office or at-home option can help target stains on your teeth and boost your confidence. Your Riverside, CA, dental team also offers alternatives like bonding and contouring to address more stubborn blemishes or other imperfections.
Adding To Your Tooth To Create Symmetry
Tooth bonding is the process of adding composite resin to areas of imperfection to conceal them and make your smile appear more uniform. This minimally invasive cosmetic treatment may be able to help patients who have stubborn stains that cannot be lifted, uneven teeth, or small chips on the surface of their pearly whites. The composite resin used for this procedure will be matched to the natural color of your teeth to create a lifelike appearance.
Before any cosmetic improvement can be made to your smile, you will first need a consultation where your dentist will examine your teeth and gums and ensure this is a good option for your needs. Patients with extrinsic discoloration may be recommended another service, like professional whitening, instead of this to lift the stains. If your teeth or gums need restorative care for cavities or gingivitis, this will need to be done first to renew your oral health.
Reshape Your Pearly Whites For A Uniform Look
Bonding is a treatment that can be done on its own, or you can pair it with another service like contouring. Tooth contouring involves reshaping your dental structures to create a more symmetrical appearance. This may be done for patients who have pointy canines or jagged dental structures. While many of these concerns do not affect your oral health, they can stick out from your smile and cause you to feel self-conscious.
Contouring does require removing a small amount of your tooth’s structure to reshape it. This is a minimally invasive option that should not cause discomfort, but it is not reversible and is important to understand the process. Sedation may be available for patients if necessary. Your dentist will use special tools to gently reshape the structure. For patients who want to makeover their smile, porcelain veneers are a similar option to this. A small amount of your enamel will be removed before adding porcelain shells to the front of your pearly whites.
Schedule A Consultation With Our Team
Cosmetic treatments can help improve your smile’s beauty. Call your nearest Riverside, CA, dentist team today for an appointment.
Riverside Dental Group at Magnolia in Riverside, CA at (951) 689-5031.
Dental Associates of Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, CA at (951) 697-6800.
Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest (951) 776-9001
Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.
Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.
Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.
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