What Aesthetic Dentistry Can Do for You

As a provider of aesthetic dentistry, we know how important a healthy smile is to your life-long health.  Many people do not consider their teeth when they think of their overall health and staying in good shape as they age. It is easier to notice changes in your stamina, your weight, or even your blood pressure than to notice whether or not your enamel is eroding.  This is because you cannot really see the health of your teeth.  With that in mind, the only sign that you may have that something is wrong is if your teeth begin to yellow or experience sensitivity. This is why it is important for us to examine your teeth and gums on a regular basis so that we can clean your teeth and ensure that they remain healthy as you age.

This type of preventative care is something that most dentists focus on. What makes us different is that we are focused on both your oral health and the appearance of your teeth.  During these appointments, we can discuss with you anything that you do not enjoy about your smile and create a plan for addressing it.

Our philosophy of care, as an aesthetic dentistry office, is to focus on both the form and function of the teeth simultaneously.  That means that any solution we suggest needs to make your teeth look better while ensuring that they are entirely functional and that as much of your natural tooth remains intact a possible.  This is an important distinction because some cosmetic dentistry procedures can remove a large portion of your natural tooth.  We prefer, however, to leave your tooth intact as much as possible because we believe that doing so is best for your long-term health.  A perfect example of an ideal solution is dental veneers.  A veneer is a thin shell that is made of either ceramic or porcelain and placed on top of your natural tooth.  Some enamel needs to be removed from the surface of the tooth but, for the most part, the tooth remains intact.  By placing veneers, we can restore a tooth that has been cracked or chipped, cover dark stains, close gaps in between teeth, and change the shape or size of teeth.  This creative solution is ideal if you are looking to transform the appearance of your smile.

As a provider of aesthetic dentistry, we can also replace any teeth that are missing.  There are several important things to note when it comes to tooth loss.  When you lose a tooth, it hinders your ability to eat and speak clearly in addition to altering your appearance. More importantly, your tooth and root are critical for giving your jawbone the stimulation that it needs to prevent resorption.  If you have lost a tooth, we can replace it with a dental implant so that your jawbone gets the stimulation it needs, you have a tooth to round out your smile, and you can eat and speak like normal.  This is an aesthetic dentistry solution that improves your appearance and health at the same time.  To learn more about how we can help you, call and schedule a dental examination.