Cosmetic Dentistry in Richardson, TX, Options Restore The Smile You Need

Cosmetic Dentistry is the Specialty of this Richardson, TX Dentist, He Shares Valuable Tips and Options on Restoring Your Smile, Having Great Looking Teeth.

  I provide many cosmetic services in my Richardson, TX dental practice, and one of the questions I receive a majority of the time is in regards to the differences between cosmetic dentistry and general dentistry. I provide both of these services to my patients but there are distinct differences.
   With general dentistry, the primary focus is directed at dental hygiene, preventive dental maintenance, crowns, tooth extractions, root canals, oral disease diagnostics, and other treatment, etc.   Most any treatment associated with general dentistry is considered necessary treatment. Cosmetic dentistry is construed as purely elective.  The focus is to cosmetically improve your smile, your mouth, and overall appearance of your teeth.  There are restorative benefits that cosmetic dentistry offers.
   You may be surprised to learn that dental fillings sometimes fall into the category of cosmetic dentistry.  If in the past, you've had a decayed tooth filled with gold, silver, or other bonding materials, chances are the filling has become discolored and became dark in appearance.  The change in color was not the outcome most of us hoped for, but until cosmetic dentistry evolved, we as dentists had few options to deal with this issue.  The good news is the options you have in choosing if you desire, replacement fillings made of porcelain or other composite materials, which your cosmetic dentist can create to closely match the color of your teeth.  This process will provide you with a great smile and assist with the appearance of your teeth that can look natural with no evidence of change.

   Having choices now provides people with the option of replacing their old fillings with new tooth-colored fillings that greatly enhances their smile.Great strides have been made in dental technology to help most people obtain whiter teeth, and achieve as close to a perfect smile that if maintained properly, will last for many years to come.  With the availability of high tech equipment, most qualified cosmetic dentists can now provide their patients with onsite services which eliminates the need to outsource the treatment, saving the patient time and money.  Dentists can't perform miracles, but the technological advances that exist now and in the future will help you get close to the perfect smile.

  So here is a quick overview of some of the most fashionable treatments cosmetic dentists offer.
Teeth Whitening/Bleaching: Teeth whitening is possibly the most commonly recommended cosmetic procedure. Bleaching your teeth can enhance your smile. 

Composite Bonding Repair: If you have chipped, broken, discolored or decaying teeth, they may be repaired or their appearance improved by using composite bonding materials.

Dental Implants: An implant is an artificial root that supplants the root of a missing tooth. The implant integrates with your existing bone and acts as an anchor, allowing for the restoration to look and function naturally. Dental implants look natural, produce a beautiful smile, and allow you to eat, speak and function as you did when your mouth was healthy.

Dental Veneers: Traditional porcelain veneers, alternatively termed "dental veneers" or "dental porcelain laminates," are wafer-thin shells of porcelain that are permanently attached to teeth that are discolored, worn, chipped, or misaligned. Porcelain veneers are non-porous (they will not stain), incredibly resilient, and "kind" (non-abrasive) to opposing teeth. When a veneer is firmly bonded to a sturdy substructure (like a tooth) it becomes very strong and lasting.

Full mouth restoration: The goal of Full Mouth Restoration is to mend ideal occlusion (bite position) in order to alleviate tension or pain from TMJ Disorder (jaw joint problems), infection from Periodontal Disease, or discontent resulting from a poorly aligned, unattractive smile and give teeth the best stress distribution possible to enable them to last for a lifetime.

Inlays/Onlays: Also known as indirect fillings, inlays and onlays made from porcelain or composite materials are a long-lasting yet cosmetically able to supply a "filling" to teeth with tooth decay or similar structural damage. On the other hand, dental fillings are molded into place within the mouth during a dental visit.  Inlays and onlays are created in a dental laboratory before being fitted and adhesively bonded into place by your dentist.

  This is a brief overview of the various options you have with cosmetic dentistry and if you're ready to improve your smile, then I encourage you to visit my website: www.loveablesmiles.com and research these procedures in depth. If you have other questions, please contact my office at 972-231-0585. Please ask for Dr. Larry Korenman, and I will be happy to assist you with any questions you have. Our office is conveniently located at 1410 N. Plano Rd., Suite 200 Richardson, TX 75081