A Few Basics of Cosmetic Dentistry

These days, most people are getting cosmetic dental work to fix their smiles. There are a few procedures that your dentist can perform to improve your smile.  

Teeth whitening is a procedure that brightens and whitens your discolored or stained teeth. It can be done either at your dentist or at home. Remember check with your dentist before performing this at home.

Veneers are thin porcelain shells that are custom made and attached to your teeth. People get veneers to fix crooked teeth, chipped teeth or to hide gaps in your teeth.

Dental implants replace missing teeth. The implants are usually made from titanium and are surgically attached to the jawbone. Implants are permanent and act like a tooth root to anchor crowns, bridges or dentures.

Dental crowns are custom made and fit over your tooth. They are made from porcelain and are used to treat smiles that have poorly shaped, decaying, broken or chipped teeth.  A dentist can shape your tooth by filing or removing some of the enamel. This procedure is quick and basically painless.

Bonding is when a tooth-colored material is adhered to your tooth. This procedure is used to repair the appearance of a tooth that has been stained, broken or chipped.

Contact our office to discuss these various procedures and to see what will work best for you and your smile. Want a more beautiful, straighter smile?  Schedule a consultation today with Dr. Farinas-Han at Smiles by Bergen Dental! Smiles by Bergen Dental is conveniently located in Midland Park New Jersey, within minutes from Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Glen Rock, Paramus, Ramsey, Allendale, Saddle River, Upper Saddle River, and Franklin Lakes.