When you have imperfections with the shape and color of your teeth, we can correct this and do so in only one visit! We accomplish this with cosmetic dental bonding and contouring. In today’s blog, your Astoria, NY, dentist talks about how we correct common smile imperfections in a single sitting.
Cosmetic Bonding and Contouring
Let’s look at how we complete these procedures. With dental bonding, our team will first administer a local anesthetic to the tooth, and then gently remove any decay and clean the tooth as well. We gently etch the surfaces and apply composite resin, the same metal-free material used in our tooth-colored fillings. We shade the material to blend with the rest of your smile, and will sculpt the tooth as the material cures under a light. Finally, we polish the tooth for a brighter appearance. With contouring, we take an opposite approach. We don’t add to the tooth, instead we gently sand and buff the outer structure to address minor esthetic issues.
The Esthetic Imperfections We Correct
With dental bonding, our team can mask the permanent teeth stains that don’t respond to teeth whitening, and also close embarrassing gaps between the teeth. Placement could also repair minor chips and cracks, and reshape malformed teeth too. We could even lengthen the teeth worn down by teeth grinding.
With contouring, we can address minor chips and also smooth our pits, grooves, and rough patches in the outside of the tooth. Our team will also reshape overly large or misshapen teeth, and dull overly sharp, pointed, and jagged portions of structure. Both procedures only take one visit, and can be completed in the same sitting.
Protecting Your New Smile
Following your treatment, you can take steps to ensure these results last and prevent further trouble. For example, daily brushing and flossing, and healthy food and snack choices, can help fight discoloration and keep the teeth strong. Wearing a mouthguard when you play sports or martial arts can reduce the risk of cracked and chipped teeth too. Seeking treatment for teeth grinding means we protect the teeth from being worn down or cracked and chipped. We also recommend a visit every six months for a checkup and cleaning as well.
If you have any questions about how we offer cosmetic treatment in only one sitting, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you smile with confidence once again!
Do You Want a Brighter and Better Smile?
Whether you need a brighter smile or reshaped teeth, we can help in one visit. To learn more about our cosmetic treatment options, then schedule a consultation by calling Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS, in Astoria, NY, today at 718-728-8320.
