If you could change one thing about your smile, what would it be? The color of your teeth? The shape of your teeth? Alignment? Gum length? Would you be able to pick just one? Aesthetic dentistry can address one or all of these issues.

A beautiful smile is about more than just appearances, it can improve every area of your life. Confidence makes all the difference in so many situations, especially social and work-related ones. Believe it or not, a beautiful smile can open you up to many more opportunities!

Consider undergoing one or more of the following treatments to improve your smile and life:

Professional Teeth Whitening

One of the quickest ways to improve your smile is professional teeth whitening. This process is quick, simple, and safe! By the end of the less-than-one-hour appointment, your teeth could be up to nine shades brighter.

During the teeth whitening procedure, measures are taken to protect the lips and gum tissue. Then, the dentist carefully paints a whitening gel on the teeth. A special curing light is usually used, then the gel is removed, revealing a bright, beautiful smile.

Gum Contouring

Also known as a gum lift or teeth lengthening, gum contouring aims to reduce the appearance of a gummy smile. For most people, smiling reveals only teeth. For others, it may seem like their gums are overpowering their teeth.

Gum lifts increase the amount of visible enamel on the teeth. When done with a dental laser this procedure is extremely safe, comfortable, and easy to heal from. Gum lifts can also be used to enhance the symmetry of a person’s smile.

Porcelain Veneers

Dental veneers address a wide range of cosmetic dental issues, such as:

• Stained teeth
• Chips
• Cracks
• Odd-shaped teeth
• Short teeth
• Crooked teeth

This incredible cosmetic dental solution is a thin, tooth-shaped shell that is placed over the patient’s natural teeth. Some patients request just one veneer while others desire an entirely new smile.

Before placing the veneers, dentists remove the enamel from the patient’s natural teeth, prepare the tooth, and apply a dental cement. Finally, the veneers are placed carefully on each tooth. The results are natural-looking and feeling. Patients can expect their veneers to last anywhere between ten and twenty years.

Dental Bonding

Cosmetic dental bonding is an affordable and fast way to correct dental chips, cracks, stains, and gaps. This is the same tooth-colored material dentists use to fill cavities. The composite resin is highly durable and reliable.

Dental bonding is a popular procedure among dental patients because it is adaptable and affordable. It is often used as an alternative to porcelain veneers and professional teeth whitening.

During the procedure, the dentist treats the patient’s tooth or teeth with an etching cream, then applies the composite resin to the surface of the tooth. She continues to layer the material, then allows it to harden with a special light. Finally, special tools are used to shape and polish the bonding.

Aesthetic Dentistry Austin, TX

Looking for an experienced cosmetic dentist in Austin, TX? Look no further! Dr. Helen Ragsdale offers the latest cosmetic dental treatments, using state-of-the-art technology. Her skills as a laser dentist attract patients (including other dentists) from all around the Austin, TX area.

To learn more about our aesthetic dentistry treatments or to schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Ragsdale, call (512) 346-4690 today.