Cosmetic Dentistry

Traditional dentistry focuses on oral hygiene and prevention of dental problems. The aim of cosmetic dentistry is to enhance a patient’s appearance by improving his or her smile – measures that may be desired rather than necessary. Yet nearly every restorative procedure also includes some aspect of aesthetics. With so many recent advancements in cosmetic dentistry, a vast array of treatments are available to improve your teeth and give a real boost to your self-esteem. Results are durable and predictable. Excellent techniques such as the use of laser technology make procedures which may have been difficult in the past painless and convenient today. Cosmetic treatments are more affordable and recovery times much shorter. Here are some examples of how Dr. Staci Blaha and the well-qualified staff at Platte Valley Dental Care can give you a smile makeover:

• Teeth whitening to brighten teeth by several shades, and to remove stains caused by poor oral hygiene, smoking, tea, coffee, or red wine. We usually like to start here before proceeding to other types of cosmetic improvement.
• Replacement of stained tooth-colored fillings or dark silver amalgam fillings with natural-looking porcelain.
• Porcelain veneers (a very thin laminate covering) to give the appearance of straighter teeth, and to correct gaps, worn teeth, chips, cracks, and discoloration from medications.
• Bonding for chipped or discolored teeth – even for kids! A composite that looks like enamel and blends perfectly with the natural tooth is painlessly hardened to durability with a high-intensity light.
• Inlays and onlays, basically tooth-colored fillings and crowns, to repair areas of decay.
• Dental implants as the most natural-looking replacement for missing front teeth.
• Invisalign and Six Month Smiles to orthodontically align teeth.

Schedule an appointment to talk with us about your cosmetic goals. A new smile – new confidence – new you can be reality more quickly than you believed possible.