Brentwood, CA area practice offers cosmetic dental procedures

What cosmetic procedures are available at the Brentwood Family Dental practice?

• Dental implants – replacing missing teeth is critical not only for the appearance of the smile, but for efficiency. Dental implants are a great, permanent solution for patients who have experienced tooth loss and are interested in restoring their smile. These restorations act as a tooth root replacement and can be used in replacing one or several teeth.
• Dental crowns – dental crowns are porcelain “tooth caps” that a dentist will use to restore a dental implant or offer an extra layer of protection for a tooth to keep it from breaking. Teeth that have cracks or large areas of decay will also benefit from the placement of a dental crown.
• Dental bridges – bridges are a solution for tooth loss. These restorations are made of porcelain to match the patient’s existing teeth and utilize the adjacent teeth where a tooth has been lost as an anchor for each end of the bridge. A false tooth is fused to these crowns and fills the space left behind.
• Professional teeth whitening – a quick and easy way for our patients to brighten their smile is with the use of professional teeth whitening solutions. Professional teeth whitening services provide faster, more dramatic results than anything available over the counter.
• Dentures and partials – along with dental bridges and dental implants, patients might also consider dentures or partials for tooth replacement. These are removable restorations that are often covered by dental insurance as an economical alternative.
• Orthodontia – a misaligned smile can cause a patient to feel self-conscious about the way they look when conversing with others. Orthodontic treatment is often used to realign the dental arch, address crooked teeth, and close gaps between the natural teeth.
• Porcelain veneers – imperfections on the anterior (front) teeth can be easily discussed with the placement of a porcelain veneer. The veneer is a thin facing that is custom-made for a patient to match the smile. It is bonded onto the front of a prepared tooth to cover up a crack, chip, or even misalignment. Two porcelain veneers can be used together on the two front teeth to disguise a gap.
• Composite resin bonding – alternatively, patients might use composite resin bonding, or dental bonding, in the same way they would a porcelain veneer. The dental bonding is applied to the area, shaped, hardened, and polished to look like natural tooth enamel and disguise common imperfections near the front of the smile.

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