Cosmetic dentistry helps improve smile beauty, and we have a few options to correct the appearance of your teeth and gums. In today’s blog, your Woodland Hills, CA, dentist will talk about how we use dental bonding and contouring to repair teeth and improve esthetics in only one visit!
When to Seek Treatment
When you have issues with the shape and color of your teeth, or exposed gaps between them, let us know. We will sit down with you to discuss your smile and your hopes for it. Next, we will take detailed digital images with digital x-rays and intraoral cameras, so we can assess the cause and severity of your esthetic issues. A personalized treatment plan will be created to address these concerns, as every smile is different. In many cases, we could use dental bonding and contouring to make major changes in only one visit!
Dental Bonding
The dental bonding process involves the use of composite resin, a metal-free blend of glass and acrylic-like particles. We use the same material in our tooth-colored dental fillings too. We begin by administering a local numbing agent to keep you comfy. Next, we remove any decay and then thoroughly clean the tooth. We may etch the outer surface too to help keep the material in place as it cures. We prepare the material and shade it to match the rest of your tooth. We apply it in several layers. As we cure it under a light, we sculpt and mold the tooth. In one visit, we can mask permanent teeth stains, close gaps and black triangle spaces between teeth, and lengthen worn down teeth. Treatment could also repair chipped or cracked teeth too!
Cosmetic Contouring
Contouring means we gently sand and buff the outer structure to correct minor esthetic issues. This could be down in the same visit, or in a separate one. The procedure is used to repair minor chips, and to also reshape overly large or misshapen teeth. The procedure helps smooth out rough patches, grooves, and pits in the surfaces too. We also dull sharp, pointed, or jagged teeth. If you have any questions about how we offer cosmetic improvement in only one visit, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you obtain a stunning smile!
Do You Have Questions About Cosmetic Treatment?
Our team knows how to help repair teeth and improve overall smile esthetics. To schedule an appointment and learn more about repairing and restoring smiles, then please call Woodland Hills Dental Arts today at 818-347-5124. You can find us at 6325 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Suite 322 Woodland Hills, CA 91367. We also proudly welcome patients from Thousand Oaks, Westlake, Encino, Sherman Oaks, and all surrounding communities.