Cosmetic dentistry is designed to give you the smile you have always wanted. Cosmetic issues like chips or stained teeth can impact your confidence and self-esteem. But cosmetic issues often help other underlying problems as well. Dr. Sahil Goyal discusses cosmetic dentistry in Laurel, MD, and the many ways it can help your smile.
What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry encompasses everything that you would consider improving the looks of your smile. This includes treatments for chipped teeth, discolored teeth, crooked teeth, and other issues. The following are Laurel Smiles Dental Care offerings for cosmetic dentistry services.
Tooth Whitening
This isn’t the whitening treatment that you can buy over the counter. Our tooth whitening service utilizes custom whitening trays that are fitted to your smile. This ensures that the bleaching agent covers your teeth evenly, so you do not have blotchy results. It also prevents the bleaching gel from getting onto the gums and soft tissue in your mouth, as it can be harmful to soft tissue.
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding can help with a variety of problems. It uses a malleable dental resin and can be color-matched to your smile. It’s typically used to cover small chips and breaks in your teeth. It can also be used as a form of teeth whitening if you have staining from medications that may be resistant to traditional tooth whitening techniques.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are made of a thin shell of dental ceramic and go over the front and sides of your tooth. Like dental bonding, veneers can be color-matched to your smile and are used to take care of a variety of dental issues. Since it covers your entire tooth, it can help with tooth discoloration, chips or cracks, gaps between the teeth, and teeth that appear short.
Invisalign
Invisalign uses clear aligners to shift your teeth. They allow you to get a straighter smile without conspicuous braces on your teeth. You’re able to remove them to eat, drink, and perform your regular oral health routine. However, you do have to hold yourself accountable and make sure you wear them for the amount of time required to get the smile you want.
Orthodontic Options
For certain oral conditions, traditional metal braces are required. There are things that Invisalign isn’t able to treat, like more severe problems with your bite. While Invisalign treatment is usually quicker, traditional braces can take as little as six months for treatment. Dr. Goyal will assess your personal case to determine how long your treatment plan will take.
Cosmetic Dentistry in Laurel, Maryland
Do you think you need cosmetic dentistry to help your smile? Call us today or schedule an appointment online. We’ll schedule a consultation for you as soon as possible!