Smith Cosmetic and Family Dentist in Las Vegas, Nevada
How can your family dentist in Las Vegas improve the appearance of your smile? It’s common knowledge that a great smile creates a lasting impression. More today than ever, patients of all ages are looking for ways to achieve a flawless Hollywood smile.
Dentistry has come a long way in the last fifty years. Your dentist can perform tooth restorations that not only care for your teeth but are also aesthetically pleasing. Your family dentists can repair decayed, degraded, or even lost teeth with all the modern dental technologies available. These repairs look entirely natural and, most importantly, are highly functional.
The following four treatments are simple ways to enhance your smile:
Teeth whitening
A very common concern patients have regarding their smiles is color. Teeth whitening is the quickest way to improve your teeths’ appearance. Teeth whitening can eliminate years of surface stains and discoloration.
Purchasing kits online and from local stores is less effective and durable than in-office whitening treatments. Often, the bleach concentration is much lower, and the final results are not always noticeable. Drs. Smith, DeSilva, and Mendenhall, your family dentists in Las Vegas, evaluate your unique teeth to determine the best approach for whitening your smile.
Dental bonding
Dental bonding is an incredibly versatile product. It can treat chipped or decayed teeth, alter the shape of the teeth, and even close unwanted spaces. Dental bonding is a tooth-colored plastic resin applied to the tooth, shaped by your dentist, and cured using a special light. The final result is a completely natural-looking smile. The bonus is that the dental bonding treatment is fast and painless and lasts from 30 to 60 minutes per tooth.
Enamel shaping
Similar to dental bonding, enamel shaping can correct small chips and fix teeth that have uneven or discolored enamel. Enamel shaping can even out the edges on front teeth, smooth minor chips, and round off any sharp tips on your teeth. In contrast to bonding, enamel shaping is permanent because the process requires shaving or stripping some of the tooth’s structure.
Dental bonding and enamel shaping can be provided hand in hand by your family dentist in Las Vegas. Your best bet is to meet with your family dentist to decide the best option for you.
Dental veneers
Dental veneers, aka porcelain veneers or dental laminates, are the most popular cosmetic treatments to correct misaligned, chipped, or unevenly shaped teeth. Veneers are wafer-thin, custom-made shells created from resin or porcelain bonded to the tooth’s front surface.
Veneers are customized to match your natural teeth perfectly. Porcelain is stronger and more resistant to stains than resin and gives off an excellent natural luster.
What’s my next step?
At Smith Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we are passionate about bringing personal, high-quality dental care to our patients. We strive to help each individual attain good oral health and overall health. Please call our dental practice to schedule an appointment for the future of your beautiful smile.
