Cosmetic Procedures/Treatments
Smile Makeover Specialist
In Collierville and Memphis, Tennessee
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Cosmetic dentistry offers many different procedures to fix virtually any type of problem that makes you feel self-conscious about your smile. The type of cosmetic dental procedure required depends entirely upon your needs, and during your consultation Dr. van Zyl will discuss your options for correcting your areas of concern. Here are a few of the common cosmetic procedures and the problems they address.
Tooth Whitening corrects surface-level and slight subsurface staining of the enamel of the teeth as a result of aging or the consumption of staining foods and beverages such as coffee, black tea, red wine, and chocolate.
<Dental Bonding can be used to correct small chips, cracks, and misalignments in teeth. Less durable but cheaper and quicker than porcelain veneers.
Porcelain Veneers are one of the most versatile cosmetic treatments available. They can be used to treat discolored teeth, correct slight misalignments and gaps in front teeth, repair chips and cracks, and give your smile an even, healthy, youthful appearance.
Metal-Free Fillings can correct dental decay without the negative effects of metal amalgam fillings. After receiving a porcelain inlay or onlay, your tooth will be as strong as or stronger than ever, and it will look completely natural.
Porcelain Crowns can correct dental decay or damage to teeth that is too substantial or located in such a way that an inlay or onlay cannot be used. It is also used following an endodontic intervention. The crown covers the entire top of the tooth, but relies on the tooth’s root for anchorage and stability.
Dentures are removable prosthetics used to replace lost teeth. Although many patients report they are uncomfortable and tend to reduce chewing effectiveness, for some people dentures are a good, cost-effective option.
Dental Bridges are prosthetics that replace a lost tooth or teeth. Bridges are permanently anchored to one or two teeth surrounding the missing tooth, and therefore require the preparation of neighboring teeth before placement.
Dental Implants are the most advanced prosthetic for replacing lost teeth. Implants work like real teeth, using a titanium “root” anchored directly into the jawbone and a custom-crafted ceramic crown to replace the missing tooth.
Complete Smile Makeover is a combination of a number of the above treatments to give your smile everything it needs to look, feel, and function as near to perfect as modern science and art can achieve.
To learn more about cosmetic dental procedures, consult the individual procedure pages, then contact Dr. van Zyl to set up your initial consultation and have your questions answered.
