In a study completed by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, researchers found that 9 out of 10 patients agree that an attractive smile is an important asset. They also found that 75% of Americans agree that an unattractive smile can hurt an applicant’s chance for career success. Having a smile you love can increase your confidence and boost your self-image. If you are unhappy with your smile, you may be surprised to know that modern cosmetic dentistry offers many solutions to common aesthetic problems. Our office provides the full spectrum of cosmetic dentistry to our patients. Whether you are seeking simple tooth whitening or to repair crooked or damaged teeth, we can help you to achieve a more attractive smile.

Smile Design - Frequently patients come to us knowing that they want a “better smile.” Our first step is to determine exactly what that means to you. With the use of intra-oral photography and dental imaging we work together to find individual solutions. Some of our techniques include teeth whitening, bonding, porcelain veneers and crowns, dental implants and tooth colored fillings. Often improvements can be made with simple esthetic reshaping of the teeth. Our doctors pride themselves on their dental artistry.

Teeth Whitening - Whitening (bleaching) is a simple non-invasive dental treatment used to change the color of your teeth. Our office offers several options for whitening teeth. Custom trays can be fabricated to allow you to bleach your teeth at home using either a daytime or nighttime bleach. We also offer in-office bleaching using Zoom II, the same procedures that have been used frequently on The T.V. series Extreme Makeover.

Porcelain Veneers - Veneers are custom made very thin pieces of durable, tooth shaped porcelain. Our office has been placing porcelain veneers since 1985. We have been working with da Vinci Studios of California for over 20 years. Their work is commonly seen on the T.V. show Extreme Makeovers. Veneers can be made to change tooth color, shape and alignment. They can help eliminate spaces and have proven to be exceptionally durable. More conservative than full crowns, veneers are custom made to give you the smile you always wanted.

Tooth Colored Fillings - Advances in dental materials now allow us to routinely use tooth colored (composite) fillings that restore strength and beauty to teeth. Most previously placed silver fillings are now treated with composite resins. These fillings can also be used to restore chipped, cracked and worn teeth. Using modern bonding techniques, we can close spaces and esthetically enhance your smile.

Bonding - Bonding procedures generally refer to the ability of composites to adhere mechanically and chemically to teeth. These procedures are used to restore decayed, chipped or broken teeth. They can be used to reshape, recolor and close gaps between teeth. This is often a very conservative restoration that can commonly be accomplished without anesthetic or drilling on the teeth.