Do you have a chipped or broken tooth? Do you need a tooth fixed? If so, you want your smile to look natural and esthetically pleasing. We can use cosmetic procedures to repair and restore a tooth, sometimes in as little as one visit. To enjoy a whole, healthy, and esthetically pleasing tooth talk to us about our cosmetic treatment options today.
Cosmetic Restoration Quiz
- True Or False: Bonding can repair a tooth in one visit.
- True Or False: We can also perform a contouring procedure.
- True Or False: Veneers look natural.
- True Or False: A veneer can only address a chipped tooth.
Answer Key
- True. Cosmetic bonding allows the dentist to repair a tooth in a single sitting. First, the doctor cleans the tooth and will etch the surface. Doing so allows the composite resin to better adhere to the structure while it cures. After shading the material and applying it to the tooth, the doctor sculpts the tooth while curing the material with a light. We can also use the procedure to close gaps between teeth or reshape malformed teeth.
- True. Contouring involves gently buffing away small amount of surface structure. We can use this to address surface issues, such as pits or grooves. We can also dull overly pointed teeth.
- True. Veneers are placed over the front of the teeth and made from porcelain, which means they look natural and are stain-resistant. They are also custom-made for your smile. We can place them in about two visits to repair a chipped tooth.
- False. We can also use veneers to mask teeth stains, reshape malformed teeth, close gaps between teeth, and correct the appearance of minor misalignment. If you have any questions about either veneers or cosmetic bonding then contact our office today.
ABOUT YOUR ASTORIA, NY, DENTIST:
Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS, a native New Yorker, has welcomed patients and families from in and around Astoria, NY (including Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and all surrounding communities) since opening his dental practice in 1991. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Leibowitz, call our office in Astoria today at 718-728-8320.
