5 Ways Cosmetic Dentistry Can Improve Your Smile

When it comes to applying for a job or meeting new people at social events, nothing says more about the type of person you are than your smile. Unfortunately, not all of us are lucky enough to have perfect teeth and that is where Stony Brook Family Dentistry can help. We offer a comprehensive range of cosmetic dentistry procedures that can correct any problems you may be having and develop the perfect smile in the process.

Here are 5 ways that we can use any of these cosmetic procedures to give you a beautiful smile:

• Bonding – if you have chipped or uneven teeth, this procedure can help to reshape them and perfect your smile so that it is aesthetically appealing to those around you. A tooth-colored resin (durable plastic) material is used and is “bonded” to your teeth.

• Dental bridges – bridges are prosthetics that are comprised of a false tooth (pontic) and 2 crowns (abutments) that are used as anchors. Since the false tooth is fused between the 2 crowns, it creates the dental bridge which is primarily used to fill in the gaps that are created by missing teeth.

• Dental implants – oftentimes considered the ideal solution for missing teeth, dental implants are medical-grade titanium fixtures affixed to a permanent crown and are fused to the jaw bone. With dental implants, the primary benefit is that they restore the functionality of your teeth so you are confident about the appearance of your smile.

• Porcelain veneers – we can restore the natural appearance of your teeth using porcelain veneers while making them more resilient and stronger than the original tooth enamel. Although thin strips of porcelain are typically used, certain fabricated laminates can also be bonded to your teeth in this procedure.

• Teeth whitening – this cosmetic dental procedure helps to remove any tooth discolorations or stains. The dentists at Stony Brook Family Dentistry use a peroxide gel to brighten your teeth and improve their appearance. Although this is typically not a one-time procedure, it is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures.

We offer other cosmetic dental procedures, however the 5 above are the primary ones that are commonly used to restore the appearance of your teeth. If you are afraid to smile and self-conscious about the appearance of your teeth, don’t keep suffering with this. Call us today to schedule an appointment so we can restore your smile and your self-confidence.