Most people don’t have movie star smiles, but if you want to improve the appearance of your teeth, you should think about getting a cosmetic dental procedure. There are different types of cosmetic treatments and when you visit a Dental Office in Kona, the dentist can recommend the best types of procedures for you. Below are a few of the most popular types of cosmetic procedures.
Porcelain Veneers
Often used to cover up chipped, stained or uneven teeth, porcelain veneers are a thin material that the dentist adheres to the front of your teeth. This is a painless procedure and you can have a beautiful smile in only two visits to the dental office. At the first visit, the dentist will scrape off a tiny portion of your tooth enamel. Then he will make a mold of your teeth for the veneers. Until the veneers are made, the dentist will place a temporary set on your teeth. At your next visit, your permanent porcelain veneers will be ready and the dentist will affix them to your teeth.
Tooth Bonding
This is also a painless procedure and it’s often used to repair small chips or cracks in the teeth. After the dentist roughens up the surface of the tooth, he secures a resin material to the front of the tooth. Next, the dentist shapes and smooths the resin material so that it looks natural. Before selecting the resin material to use, the dentist will match the material to the actual color of your teeth, so it looks natural. After the procedure is done, the dentist will use a special light to dry and harden the resin material.
Smile Makeover
If you have several cosmetic dental issues that need to be addressed, it may take more than one type of cosmetic procedure to fully improve your smile. Your dentist will examine your teeth and recommend the procedures that you need. He may suggest tooth colored fillings for cavities, a dental crown for a damaged tooth and teeth whitening to remove the stains from your teeth.
Carter S. Yokoyama, DDS specializes in cosmetic dentistry services including veneers, bonding, teeth whitening, crowns and smile makeovers. Visit the website at visit us website for more information about their services and to schedule an appointment.
