Porcelain Veneers, Teeth Whitening, Dental Implants, Invisalign® - Fixing Dental Problems

There are many dental problems out there that a person can face: chipped teeth, crooked teeth, missing teeth, stained teeth, cracked teeth, etc. Thankfully there is a dental care treatment or combination of dental care treatments to remedy any dental problem you may face.

While there are many options available, below we will cover some of the basic treatments that a cosmetic dentist can use to enhance the health and the appearance of your smile: porcelain dental veneers, teeth whitening, Invisalign®, orthodontic braces, and dental implants (implant dentistry).

Porcelain Dental Veneers

Porcelain veneers are something of a one-stop dental treatment. These thin ceramic shells can accomplish a lot. If you have a tooth that is chipped, a porcelain veneer may be used to mask the damage. If you have a tooth that is stained, a porcelain veneer can be placed to conceal the discoloration. If you have a tooth that is a little crooked, a porcelain veneer can help even it out. Porcelain veneers are particularly popular with celebrities who want to up the value of their smile.

Teeth Whitening

With so many substances and conditions causing teeth to become stained, a little yellowing of your smile is almost inevitable. You can avoid using tobacco products and drinking too much coffee or tea, but even old age can make your pearly whites not so white. In such cases, you can always turn to professional teeth whitening treatments. When performed by a dentist in his or her office, teeth whitening treatment can enhance a smile by several shades, results that are much more than the ones achieved through over-the-counter products.

Invisalign® and Orthodontic Braces

Crooked teeth can affect anyone, whether that person is a child or an adult. Luckily there are a number of different ways to correct these misalignments. Traditional braces have been a standby of orthodontic treatment for many, many years now. Invisalign® is a newer dental treatment option that relies on transparent plastic aligners to gradually adjust the shape of your smile.

Dental Implants

Missing teeth are not just an aesthetic problem; they can also be a major dental health problem. If you have missing teeth, you could just turn to dentures and bridgework to replace your missing teeth, but you could also get dental implants, a much more permanent solution to this dilemma. Dental implants are surgically placed into your jawbone and gum tissue, making them much sturdier than removable tooth replacement options.

To learn more about the above treatment options as well as sedation dentistry and laser dentistry, we encourage you to visit our Glen Rock, New Jersey cosmetic dentistry practice.