At Bivona Family Dental, we understand that how you feel about your smile matters. The majority of Americans say the appearance of their teeth influences their self-confidence, with almost 20% saying it has a great influence. Feeling insecure about your smile can directly affect your confidence, self-worth, and even social interactions! People who are ashamed of their smiles often hide their laughter behind their hands or avoid photos to hide their teeth. While common, we at Bivona Family Dental believe this doesn’t have to be the norm. Fortunately, we practice cosmetic dentistry, a field that improves the appearance of your smile so you can feel confident again. A cosmetic dentist can perform various procedures that suit your needs to keep you smiling proudly!
What Can a Cosmetic Dentist Do for Your Smile?
There are many cosmetic procedures that a cosmetic dentist performs, all depending on your needs. These procedures include:
Dental bonding: For smaller imperfections like cracks or chips, we may recommend something like dental bonding. This composite resin can match the color of your enamel perfectly, and we directly apply it to the problem areas of your tooth!- Dental veneers: Larger imperfections like stubborn stains, gaps, or misalignments are perfect for dental veneers. These thin sheets of ceramic cover the front-facing enamel of your smile with a beautiful, unblemished veneer. Because veneers allow you to customize the shape, length, width, and color of your teeth, a cosmetic dentist can totally revitalize your smile!
- Dental fillings: As they’re primarily restorative, fillings cover vulnerable areas of your teeth. When a cavity arises, we remove any decay and fill the hole with a filling, commonly silver in color. However, Bivona Family Dental uses tooth-colored fillings to maintain the aesthetics of your smile.
- Dental crowns: Crowns are also commonly restorative, but a cosmetic dentist can use these tooth-colored caps to make your smile look seamless. Dental crowns simply fit over your prepared tooth to fortify its structure and protect it from infection.
- Dental implants: Implants are a great option to replace missing teeth, as they secure directly into your jawbone! While they do offer restorative benefits, implants are commonly associated with cosmetic dentistry for the aesthetic appeal they provide! Gaps in your smile can leave you insecure, but a cosmetic dentist can place dental implants to secure beautiful restorations that replace those missing teeth.
Breaking Down the Cosmetic Dentistry Process
When you come into Bivona Family Dental for a consultation, the first step is to perform a dental exam and take X-rays of your smile. Before we can enhance your teeth aesthetically, we have to make sure that your smile is healthy underneath. Any signs of decay or gum disease require prompt treatment before even considering a cosmetic procedure. If your teeth are in good condition, we’ll discuss your goals with you!
The Veneers Process
Some patients just want to perfect a few teeth. Small cracks and stains are better suited for dental bonding, as a cosmetic dentist simply covers the problem with a white composite resin.
However, other patients may wish for a whole smile makeover with dental veneers! These thin shells of ceramic cover the entire front of your tooth, hiding any blemishes, cracks, or misshapen structure. The process for dental veneers usually takes around two appointments.
At the first visit, we will prepare your teeth by gently removing some of the enamel from the front. Then, we take impressions to send to the lab technicians who create your veneers. While you wait, you’ll wear a temporary set that you can alter to your ideal size, shape, and color. When they arrive, your final veneers will reflect any changes you made to the temporaries, giving you a perfect smile!
The Implant Process
For patients with missing teeth, we offer dental implants. At Bivona Family Dental, we provide two kinds of dental implants that restore your smile.
At your free implant consultation, we will use the X-rays to evaluate the quality of your bone and determine which implant would be best for you. Sometimes, patients may not have enough bone for dental implant solutions. Fortunately, we offer bone grafts to rebuild that bone, allowing you to restore your smile!
Additionally, we offer mini dental implants as a smaller and sleeker alternative. For those who don’t qualify for traditional implants and don’t want a bone graft, we provide these narrow-diameter implants. With many incredible benefits for patients like you, we find that mini implants are an amazing and reliable option for those who qualify.
Unfortunately, as they’re considered cosmetic, insurance plans don’t usually cover implants. If you’re interested in implant procedures but are unsure about the price, give us a call! We would be happy to discuss insurance and our flexible financing options with you.
Visit a Cosmetic Dentist To Enhance the Appearance of Your Smile!
Your smile profoundly impacts how you feel about yourself, so why not make your smile feel better? With the help of a cosmetic dentist, you can enhance the appearance of your smile with procedures like bonding, veneers, and dental implants. You’ve already taken the first step on your journey to a more beautiful smile.
Take the next step by booking a consultation at Bivona Family Dental today!
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