If your smile is what is stopping you from getting the best out of life, Los Angeles cosmetic dentistry can change your life for the better.

Why do you shy away from smiling in public? Whatever be your dental problem - whether it is discoloration of the teeth, cracked teeth, crooked teeth, broken teeth, missing teeth, misaligned teeth or a gummy smile, Los Angeles cosmetic dentistry offers you the perfect solution.

Los Angeles cosmetic dentistry specialists believe that dentistry is more than just cavities, toothaches and gum diseases. Nowadays, there is more emphasis on improving the appearance of teeth rather than just functionality.

Here, we discuss some of the popular Los Angeles cosmetic dentistry procedures that have brought a smile to many of our patients.

Popular Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures

Cosmetic dentistry can bring about significant changes to overall facial appearance through aesthetic alterations and modifications to your teeth. A cosmetic dental procedure performed well can take years off your face. It is a much cheaper, safer, faster and pain-free way of giving yourself a makeover, than going under the knife.

Teeth Whitening or Bleaching

Natural changes in the mineral structure of the teeth and increase in the porosity of the enamel can affect the color of your teeth. Lifestyle choices also have a significant impact on the whiteness of teeth. Regular consumption of food and beverages containing staining pigments, smoking and use of tobacco can leave tough stain on the surface of your teeth.

These stains that have accumulated over the years can be removed by teeth whitening. Bleaching agents containing hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide are applied on the surface of the stained teeth. These gel-based agents are then activated using a high intensity UV light. The oxidization process removes stains, dirt and debris effectively. It takes about three sessions of 20 minutes each to get the desired whitening effect.

Enamel Shaping

Also known as enameloplasty, odontoplasty, recontouring, reshaping, slenderizing and striping, enamel shaping is a simple procedure that can correct minor surface flaws of the teeth. The dentist will sculpt the teeth into the desired shape. Chips, cracks, uneven size etc. can be corrected through this procedure.

Tooth Bonding

Tooth bonding involves the usage of composite materials to cover up chips and cracks that may be present on the surface of the teeth. The color of these materials closely match that of the natural teeth. The composite material is applied on the teeth, sculpted to the desired shape, hardened by exposing it to light and then polished.

Veneers

Veneering is a popular choice for problems such as hard stains and discolorations that cannot be removed through bleaching or whitening. Veneers can also correct crooked or uneven teeth, and close gaps between the teeth.

Veneers are thin porcelain laminates that are custom made to match the size, shape and color of a person’s natural teeth. They are attached on the surface of the teeth.

Veneers are not only a cosmetic modification of teeth, but they also provide added strength and protection. Lumineers are an advanced version of veneers. Since they are thinner than veneers, only a very small portion of the enamel have to be ground to bond them to the teeth.

Dental Restorations

There are many options for dental restorations: dentures, dental bridges and dental implants.

Of all three, dental implants are the most effective, permanent and durable option.

To know more about Los Angeles cosmetic dentistry procedures and how they can change your life, schedule an appointment with us today.