Cosmetic Dentist Portland Maine - Cosmetic

A visit to our offices can be so much more than maintaining the health of your teeth. In the field of dentistry today, practitioners also address how to improve the beauty of your smile. When you meet with a cosmetic dentist, Portland Maine residents can explore ways to enhance, improve, or restore their smile.

Teeth Whitening and ZOOM Whitening

Teeth whitening is one of the most common procedures performed at our office. Many people experience a darkening or staining over time. Substances such as coffee, tea and soda, cause discoloration. Other common causes include tobacco use, improper oral hygiene, and certain antibiotics and medications. Every patient has unique needs, so our offices provide a variety of options for whitening your smile to meet your individual requirements. We favor methods that are administered in our offices by a professional as opposed to at-home, self-administered treatments.

One of the methods we offer at our practice is a gentle hydrogen-peroxide gel-activated solution. The solutions used are concentrated to provide effective results in just one visit. Another effective and fast solution is ZOOM Whitening, a treatment that uses light-activated gel and concentrated wavelengths of light. Within an hour you can have professional, long-lasting results. To maintain your new whiter smile, we have have post-whitening care instructions so that you can preserve your new smile.

Veneers

For a complete restoration of your smile, consider the benefits that veneers provide. These thin porcelain coverings can correct a number of common problems including broken or chipped teeth, gaps between teeth, misshapen teeth, or discolored and stained smiles from disease, decay, or improper oral hygiene. If you’re looking for an alternative to crowns, implants, or orthodontics, this could be the right solution for your smile. Typically applications take two office visits. For more information, we welcome you to explore your options during a consultation.

Crowns, Bridges, and Implants

When your teeth have been badly damaged due to disease, decay, or dental trauma, we can restore the form and function of your smile through a handful of restorative procedures. Crowns are the best option for patients who have a damaged tooth or teeth but the root of the tooth is intact. Teeth are re-sculptured to remove damaged or decayed parts while also providing a strong fit for a crown. Typically crowns are fashioned in materials such as gold, acrylic resin, or porcelain. By cementing in a custom fit crown, you will have a natural, fully functioning replacement for your damaged tooth. To maintain your new crown, simply perform daily oral hygiene tasks of brushing and flossing.

When a tooth or teeth are damaged at the root level or you loose a tooth, your options are between bridges and dental implants. Bridges are dental prosthetics that replace a missing tooth by supporting it on either side with crowned teeth. This option is best for patients that have extensive damage or decay and require several teeth to be addressed at once. Dental implants are often a stronger, more permanent solution for a missing tooth. For broken or cracked teeth that require full replacement, an implant is the best course of action. For this procedure, an artificial root is implanted into the jaw bone to provide a solid base for a crown. There are different types of bridges and different types of dental implants. Through a consultation with one of our dentists, you can explore your options for tooth replacement.

Composite Bonding

Today, even a cavity filling can be approached with aesthetics in mind. Our composite bonding procedures can fix a chip or crack in a tooth, fill gaps between teeth, hide discolorations, or provide a natural-looking alternative to traditional filling materials. We recommend this option when the structure and integrity of the tooth does not require extensive alteration. The process is quick and relatively inexpensive. Because composites are not as durable or long lasting as some other cosmetic procedures, they will require proper care and cleaning for long lasting results.

To learn more about how we can improve your smile, call today to speak with a cosmetic dentist. Portland Maine and Falmouth residents can explore their possibilities with the professionals at Foreside Dental. We look forward in improving the look of your smile.