Your smile is one of the first things people notice when they meet you, so it’s understandable why so many patients are concerned about the appearance of their teeth. Cosmetic dentistry is dedicated to solving aesthetic concerns patients have regarding their teeth and consists of several methods.
Teeth Alignment
Patients who have uneven spacing, crowding or gaps between their teeth have many treatment options. You often have a choice of methods unless you have orthodontic issues that are impacting the health of your smile. Consider these options for addressing misalignment:
Traditional Braces
If braces are right for you, treatment can take up to 18 months, resulting in a beautifully straight smile.
Invisalign® Clear Braces
Invisalign can take about as long as traditional braces but offer a convenient and comfortable way to straighten teeth. The range of spacing issues that can be corrected is slightly more limited than braces can fix.
Discoloration
Stained or yellowing teeth are a common concern amongst patients. With professional assistance, you can beautify your dental appearance by eliminating these stains.
Professional Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening lifts surface stains by using professional strength whitening agents. Patients have a choice between in-office and take-home treatment.
Porcelain Veneers
In addition to fixing spacing issues, veneers can brighten your smile with thin, white pieces of porcelain that fit over natural teeth. Veneers revitalize how your teeth look by covering internal stains and other minor dental issues.
Missing Teeth
If a patient is missing teeth due to decay, trauma, or extraction, there are various replacement options that restore full function and visual appeal.
Dental Implants
Dental implants mirror the structure of a natural tooth, making them excellent tooth replacement options. When cared for properly, dental implants and their restorations last longer than 25 years.
Full or Partial Dentures
A denture allows a patient with missing teeth to regain near full functionality of their bite. Although these are not permanent, they do provide a sturdy and cost-effective option.
Bridges
A dental bridge replaces one or multiple adjacent teeth. Bridges are anchored to neighboring healthy teeth, restoring functionality and symmetry to your smile.
Worn and Unappealing Restorations
Together, porcelain and dental composite resin represent the modern standards for repairing teeth with minimal aesthetic impact. Replacing older restorations made of metal or amalgam with tooth-colored composite, stunning porcelain, or resilient zirconia can improve your oral health and enhance your aesthetics.
Call Dr. Shu Ping Rong for Cosmetic Treatments
For dedicated cosmetic care, visit our lower Manhattan practice. We offer full smile makeovers and custom treatment plans to make your smile beautiful. Call or visit us today!