Cosmetic Dentistry
Do you have some aspect of your smile that you wish you could change? Whether it’s a chipped tooth, a discolored tooth, or a large gap between the two front teeth, cosmetic dentistry in Calvert City, KY, can give you the smile you have always wanted. Dr. Barry Wilson and Dr. Pool of Hi-Tech Gentle Family Dentistry offers several cosmetic procedures for your convenience.
Popular Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures
Cosmetic dentistry aims to give you a more aesthetically pleasing smile. Below are brief descriptions of the procedures our patients request the most.
Bonding
Tooth-colored composite bonding material conceals cracks, discolored teeth, and other cosmetic issues. Since Dr. Wilson and Dr. Pool does not need to remove any tooth enamel when applying bonding material, the process is reversible if you choose to remove the material later. Bonding applications usually last five to seven years, at which point you can choose whether to have the material reapplied or not.
Gum Contouring
Some people show more gums than teeth when they smile, making them self-conscious. During a gum contouring procedure, Dr. Wilson and Dr. Pool removes excess gum tissue and then reshapes your gum line to expose more of your teeth and less of your gums.
Teeth Whitening
Your teeth naturally lose brightness over time, and certain lifestyle habits can accelerate the process of your teeth taking on more of a dull and yellow appearance. Smoking, drinking coffee, and consuming dark-colored foods and drinks like berries or wine are just some of the lifestyle habits that can cause your teeth to become discolored.
Professional teeth whitening can make your teeth up to 10 times whiter than they are right now. You can receive teeth whitening services at our dental practice or complete the process at home.
The in-office procedure consists of Dr. Wilson and Dr. Pool pouring bleaching gel into plastic molds of your top and bottom rows of teeth. You then sit in a dental chair for up to 60 minutes while the bleaching gel penetrates each layer of tooth enamel to give you a truly bright smile.
We send you home with mouth trays and bleaching gel if you choose the in-home kit. You need to wear the trays filled with bleaching gel overnight for several consecutive days to see the same results you would have with the in-office version.
Veneers
Dental veneers are made from porcelain and are extremely thin. Veneers attach to the front of a tooth to disguise a common cosmetic issue like a gap between teeth or a chipped tooth. Before placing the veneer, Dr. Wilson and Dr. Pool removes a small amount of tooth enamel to ensure that the veneer fits securely on your tooth.
Another reason to remove tooth enamel is for all your teeth to look uniform without the treated tooth sticking out further than the others. Your veneer should last seven to 10 years before you need to consider replacement.
To learn more about cosmetic dentistry in Calvert City, KY, please contact us to schedule an appointment with Dr. Wilson and Dr. Pool. You will have the opportunity to see what your smile will look like after completing the procedure of your choice.
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