Cosmetic dentistry comprises dental procedures and treatments that improve the appearance and function of the teeth. Cosmetic dental procedures can whiten teeth, fill gaps between teeth, repair broken or chipped teeth, and straighten misaligned teeth.
Listed below are the various types of cosmetic dental treatments we offer patients:
A porcelain veneer is a thin, natural-looking shell placed over a tooth. The veneer covers the front of the tooth, enhancing its shape and color for a cosmetically pleasing smile. Veneers are custom-designed for each patient. They require a minimal amount of tooth enamel to be removed before fitting.
Dental bonding is an affordable, painless, and highly-effective cosmetic dental procedure. It is best used for patients who have minor cosmetic dental issues and want to correct them.
Dental bonding uses a dental resin that is colored and shaped to match your teeth. The composite resin is bonded to the front of your teeth, creating a seamless smile. Dental bonding can be used to correct teeth that are chipped, cracked, uneven, discolored, gapped, or otherwise broken.
Dental crowns (or caps) are coverings placed over a tooth. They are often used when a tooth is cracked or has a large filling and needs strengthening and protection. They can also be used to cover a dental implant.
A dental bridge is a fixed dental restoration that replaces a missing tooth or several missing teeth in a row. It is attached to the adjacent teeth with dental crowns.
Dental bridges are made up of two dental crowns (one for each adjacent tooth) and a false tooth or several false teeth in between. They fill the gap left by the missing tooth or teeth and prevent the adjacent teeth from shifting out of place.
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Dental implants are permanent tooth replacements that consist of a titanium post that is surgically inserted into the jawbone and a crown. The post replaces the missing tooth’s root, and the tooth-colored crown is fitted on top.
Dental implants are the closest alternative to natural teeth. They also help stimulate the jawbone and prevent further deterioration.
Clear aligners are a series of clear aligners that are custom-made to fit over your teeth and align them over time. They are made from smooth, comfortable, clear plastic and are virtually invisible when worn. Each aligner is designed to move your teeth slightly over a period of 2 weeks until it has achieved the prescribed movement. Then, it is replaced by the next aligner. It is important that you wear your aligners for 20 to 22 hours a day, or as recommended by your dentist.
Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures because it can completely transform a smile. It is a simple procedure during which the dentist applies a whitening gel to the teeth and activates the gel using a special light. The gel quickly removes teeth stains and discoloration.
To learn more about cosmetic dentistry, contact us at (909) 823-7567 and schedule an appointment with our dentist in Fontana, CA.
8275 Sierra Ave STE 102, Fontana, CA 92335
