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Going to the dentist doesn’t necessarily need to be for professional cleanings or emergency tooth repairs. Although these practices help to restore the health, function, and appearance of your teeth and mouth, you can also visit your dentist with the sole purpose of improving your smile.

Cosmetic dentistry comprises procedures used to whiten, straighten, reshape, and repair your teeth in order to improve your smile and appearance. Depending on your case, your dentist can:

• Close spaces
• Lighten discolored teeth
• Restore worn or short teeth
• Adjust the alignment of crooked teeth
• Replace missing teeth

Generally, your dentist can alter the shape, size, shade, and alignment of your teeth, fill gaps, and replace missing teeth to improve your appearance while solving oral problems. Common cosmetic procedures include:

• Whitening or bleaching - We offer in-office, instant teeth whitening to help lighten any discoloration or give your teeth a white shade
• Bonding - We use tooth-colored, natural looking material to fill small cavities, repair chipped teeth, cover tooth stains, and fill gaps between teeth
• Crowns - These tooth caps are custom-made to fit over the entire tooth above the gum line, helping to change the shape, size, and appearance of a tooth while strengthening it
• Veneers - These ultra-thin layers of porcelain material are bonded to the front surface of stained or damaged teeth to change their color, shape, or size
• Contouring and reshaping - This procedure changes the shape, length, or position of teeth in order to fix teeth that are too small or bite problems
• Tooth replacement - Missing teeth can make your smile look awkward. Your dentist may recommend a solution like implants, dentures, or bridgework to restore your smile
• Smile makeover - This is a complete treatment plan comprising multiple procedures to transform your overall appearance

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Thanks to technological advancements, dentists today have access to tooth-colored dental materials that help to deliver natural-looking, long-lasting results. Modern techniques are also less invasive, allowing you to preserve a greater portion of your natural tooth structure during restorations. And with 3D software, we can design your smile and show you the expected results of your treatment plan on a screen before it starts.

It is important that you have realistic expectations about your cosmetic treatment plan. Visit our practice today in Lake Forest, CA, for your personal consultation. Request an appointment online

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