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At our dental office, we see many of our patients who want to alter their dental imperfections. If a patient has several things that they do not like about their smile, our dentist often recommends a cosmetic tooth restoration. A cosmetic restoration is a series of individualized dental procedures which help our patients achieve the smiles they often dream of having.
There are some misconceptions about cosmetic restorations. The most prevalent is that restorations are quick fixes that take a few office visits. Our cosmetic dentist in Huntington Beach creates a custom care plan for patients seeking a cosmetic tooth restoration. Because no two patients are the same, no two care plans will be identical. Another mistaken belief about cosmetic tooth restorations is that they are for the sake of the patient’s vanity. Many procedures dubbed ‘cosmetic’ improve various aspects of the patient’s health.
At your first consultation, our dentist talks to you about your smile and things that you would like to change. At this appointment, you will also receive x-rays and an examination after the consultation. This is when our dentist looks for dental health problems that need attention before your smile restoration starts. These can include, among other things, cavities, gum disease, or abscesses. Our staff will take ‘before’ pictures that will help you track your progress towards your perfect smile. During this time, you and our dentist will create a care plan as well as a schedule of treatments. Because some dental procedures will take longer than others, it may be necessary to do some treatments at the same time as others.
Some of the most requested procedures done as a part of a cosmetic tooth restoration include:
• Braces
• Composite bonding
• Crowns
• Dental implants
• Gum contouring
• Teeth whitening
• Veneers
After making sure that you are in good oral health, our dentist will start your restoration. It is difficult to give patients a concrete time frame for tooth restorations because every instance is unique. We suggest that you plan on visiting our office frequently during your cosmetic tooth restoration.
Although time-consuming, a cosmetic tooth restoration can change your smile as well as your life. Contact our office for more information.