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COSMETIC DENTISTRY COSMETIC DENTISTRY This is done to correct imperfections in the appearance of your smile. If you are unhappy with your smile we may be able to change that for you. The upper teeth show when smiling, while the lower teeth remain hidden. This is reversed when talking, the upper teeth remaining hidden while the lower teeth show. The color, alignment, and spacing of the teeth are the characteristics that add to your overall individual appearance. It is possible, in most cases, some of these characteristics can be changed to give you the smile you desire. |
We offer a wide variety of cosmetic options. Some of these options are whitening, recontouring the shape of the teeth, veneers, bonding, and all ceramic/porcelain crowns. WHITENING This is the procedure of lightening the teeth. Our office uses passive tray whitening. The tray method involves having impressions taken from which laboratory fabricated custom vinyl trays are made. A carbamide peroxide gel is placed in these trays and the trays with gel are worn for about 3 hours. The entire process takes 3-4 weeks of daily use. Two different strengths of gel may be used, however the higher the strength the greater your chance of developing tooth sensitivity becomes. The tray method is recommended for badly stained teeth, such as tetracycline staining, and it may take several months of use to see significant color improvement. For maintenance of whitened teeth the trays may be used. VENEERS Veneers are a dental procedure in which a covering is placed over the outside (visible area) of the tooth. Veneers are usually only done to the part of the teeth that are visible when talking or smiling. The procedure can be direct or indirect. The direct technique usually involves placing composite resin on the outside of the tooth using bonding. This method is usually referred to as bonding. The indirect technique usually involves two appointments because the veneers will be fabricated at a dental laboratory. At the first appointment the teeth are prepared, impressions taken, and the teeth are given a temporary covering. In two to three weeks the veneers are back from the laboratory, the temporaries are removed and the veneers are bonded to the teeth. The laboratory fabricated veneers are usually made using porcelain or pressed ceramic, and are very esthetic. | |
233 South Pleasant Grove Blvd
Ste. 204
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
801-785-2821
Ste. 204
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
801-785-2821