Cosmetic Dentistry Specialist

Cosmetic Dentistry Q & A

What are Some of the Cosmetic Dentistry Treatment Options?

Volterra Dental offers a variety of treatments to improve your smile:

Invisalign: Invisalign® is a teeth-straightening method that involves a series of custom-made, near-invisible plastic aligner trays that fit over your teeth. The removable trays gently straighten and shift your teeth into alignment. Invisalign acts like braces, but the process is more comfortable and discrete.
Teeth Whitening: Professional teeth whitening at the Volterra Dental office can yield impressive results and is more effective than do-it-yourself methods because of a higher concentration of bleaching chemicals and the skill of a dental professional. The Volterra Dental group also provides the Zoom!® laser — an in-office teeth whitening procedure combining laser energy with hydrogen peroxide gel that can transform your teeth up to eight shades whiter.
Dental Implants: Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that securely hold your dental prosthesis, such as dentures or crowns, in place. The implant is surgically attached to your jaw bone.
Veneers: Volterra Dental offers quality veneers — thin porcelain sheets that cover the front surface of your tooth. Veneers work well for teeth that are stained or chipped.
Bridges: A bridge can replace a missing tooth or teeth. It works by bridging the gap in between the teeth using a row of crowns that are connected together.
Crowns: Your dentist places dental crowns, or caps, on top of discolored, broken, or chipped teeth.

There are other cosmetic dentistry options available that your Volterra dentist can discuss with you at your consultation.

Why Would I Need Cosmetic Dentistry?

You might need cosmetic dentistry to restore the appearance of your smile. Cosmetic dentistry procedures also have practical benefits and can help with functionality, such as eating and chewing.

You might want cosmetic dentistry to:

Replace missing teeth
Restore broken or chipped teeth
Cover discolored or stained teeth
Realign and reshape misshapen or misaligned teeth

What’s the Difference Between a General Dentist and a Cosmetic Dentist?

General dentistry covers routine checkups, dental cleanings, and other functional and pathological factors. Cosmetic dentistry is centered on the look of your smile and helping you achieve your desired look.

Cosmetic dentistry requires additional training and knowledge of the wide array of procedures. The training delves into the intricacies and technicalities of each procedure in great detail.

The Volterra dentists specialize in both general and cosmetic dentistry to give patients the best possible comprehensive care. If you’re interested in enhancing your smile, call us at (562) 247-0172 or book your appointment online.