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What Can a Cosmetics Dentist Do?

Cosmetic dentistry is a variety of dental procedures dedicated to improving the appearance of your smile. If you are not confident with your smile and your teeth are stained, discolored, chipped, misshapen, or have gaps, a cosmetic dentist can help. A cosmetic dentist will perform dental procedures such as teeth whitening, dental bonding, porcelain veneers, dental implants, Invisalign, and more to enhance the appearance of your teeth. Cosmetic dentistry is a long-term investment, and a cosmetic dentist will develop a specific treatment plan to improve confidence, oral health, and quality of life. 

At Anderson General Dentistry, we understand that your smile is one of the first things people see, and we want you to feel confident with your smile. Our cosmetic dentist will examine your teeth and determine the best treatment plan for you. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment! We proudly offer services to Anderson, SC, and the surrounding areas. 

• Whitening, or "tooth bleaching", is the most common cosmetic dental procedure. While many whitening options are now available, including over-the-counter products, dentist-supervised treatments remain the recommended procedures for lightening discolored teeth.
• Tooth reshaping removes parts of the enamel to improve the appearance of the tooth. It may be used to correct a small chip, or to alter the length, shape or position of teeth; it can be used to correct crooked or excessively long teeth. The removed enamel is irreplaceable, and may sometimes expose dentin. It is also known as enameloplasty, odontoplasty, contouring, recontouring, slenderizing, stripping or sculpting. This procedure offers fast results and can even be a substitute for braces under certain circumstances.
• Bonding is a process in which an enamel-like dental composite material is applied to a tooth's surface, sculpted into shape, hardened and then polished. 
• Dental bridges are false teeth, known as a pontics, which are fused between two porcelain crowns to fill in areas left by missing teeth. Two crowns hold it in place, these are attached to adjacent sides of the false tooth. This is known as a fixed bridge. This procedure is used to replace one or more missing teeth. Fixed bridges cannot be taken out in the same way that partial dentures can. In areas of the mouth that are under less stress, such as the front teeth, a cantilever bridge may be used. Cantilever bridges are used when there are teeth on only one side of the open space. Bridges can reduce the risk of gum disease, help correct some bite issues and even improve your speech. Bridges require commitment to serious oral hygiene, but may last up to ten years or more.
• Veneers are ultra-thin, custom-made porcelain laminates that are bonded directly to the teeth. They are an option for closing gaps or disguising discolored teeth that do not respond well to whitening procedures. Depending on the procedure, tooth reduction may be necessary.
• Gum lift is a cosmetic dental procedure that raises and sculpts the gum line. The procedure involves reshaping the tissue and/or underlying bones to create the appearance of longer or more symmetrical teeth.