A good oral hygiene routine can help maintain the health of your smile. However, brushing and flossing may not always help keep away stains and other imperfections. Helpful treatments like professional teeth whitening may be able to help remove discoloration, but more stubborn blemishes may require alternative treatments. Your Prairie Village, KS, dentist is here today to talk about bonding and contouring services.
A Minimally Invasive Way To Correct Blemishes
As you may already know, professional teeth whitening can be used to help lift stains from the surface of your teeth. These types of stains can be caused by external factors, like the things we eat or drink each day. If a whitening service does not work, it may be due to the blemishes existing below your enamel. This type of discoloration can be caused by things like smoking, overuse of fluoride, and genetic conditions. Composite resin can be bonded to the imperfections to help conceal them and create a more symmetrical appearance for your smile. This material can match the shade of your pearly whites and looks natural. A cosmetic bonding treatment can be completed in a single appointment and can last for several years.
Reshape Your Smile with Contouring
Patients with overlapping, chipped, or uneven teeth may benefit from tooth contouring. This can be paired with a treatment to bond composite resin to transform your smile. The process of tooth contouring is minimally invasive and can be completed in a single appointment. Your dentist will remove a small amount of your tooth to reshape the area. Following your procedure, you will need to avoid anything that could cause sensitivity to the area. This is a permanent procedure because your enamel can not grow back, so the only maintenance that you will need is to continue your regular oral hygiene routine.
Gum Contouring Can Balance Your Smile
Gum contouring is also available to help patients who have extra amounts of periodontal tissue. This can cause their teeth to appear smaller or their smiles can appear uneven. In some cases, this problem can also make it more difficult to properly clean your gums, which can increase your chances of developing gum disease. Your dentist will gently remove the excess tissue and reshape it around your teeth to create a more symmetrical smile.
Remember that cosmetic treatments are used to improve the appearance of your smile. Before having these services done, you will need a consultation to ensure your oral health is in good condition. After your procedures, make sure that you follow a regular oral hygiene routine at home.
Learn More About Our Cosmetic Treatments
Are you interested in our cosmetic dental services? Call Dr. Browne’s team in Prairie Village, KS, today at 913-901-8585 today to learn more.
