Cosmetic Dentistry
Composite Bonding
Composite bonding is excellent for small defects in the teeth, i.e. spots, chips, or gaps between teeth. Using materials that match the shade and the texture of your teeth (composite resin tooth-colored filling material), gaps between teeth can be closed, spots and discolorations can be eliminated. The procedure is referred to as ‘bonding’, because an adhesive agent is used to ‘bond’ the resin to the tooth structure.
Veneers
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are used to cover teeth, which are discolored, worn, chipped, or misaligned. They are wafer-thin shells of porcelain, which are bonded onto the front side of teeth in order to cosmetically improve their appearance. Typically veneers are difficult to stain, making veneers a very popular solution for many people. Veneers last from ten to fifteen years. They come in colors that will brighten dark teeth without the worry of them changing color.
- before
- after with veneer
Tooth Colored Fillings
Tooth-Colored Fillings and Inlays
Tooth-colored fillings and inlays replace the old gold and silver fillings with natural looking materials. The composites of today are strong, durable, and attractive. In 1999, the American Dental Association gave white fillings its seal of approval and now many insurance plans cover their use.
In the past, dentists could only treat cavities and tooth ailments with silver and mercury fillings. Tooth colored fillings made of porcelain or composite resin are an attractive, esthetic alternative to conventional silver fillings.
