A smile makeover typically involves a combination of various cosmetic dental procedures tailored to meet your specific needs. Dr. Sindledecker and Dr. Saltz may recommend or perform a range of options to achieve your desired outcome, ensuring that all aspects of your smile concerns are addressed.
Key cosmetic dentistry procedures and their mechanisms include:
- Tooth Whitening:
- Procedure: Whitening involves a bleaching process, typically utilizing hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. This process is effective in brightening teeth, particularly those with yellow discoloration.
- Considerations: Not suitable for individuals with sensitive teeth, gum disease, or poor enamel. Dr. Sindledecker and Dr. Saltz may advise against tooth whitening in such cases.
- Orthodontics:
- Procedure: Braces are a well-established method for achieving a healthier smile. They are worn for a specific duration, usually between 12 and 24 months, to reposition teeth and correct the bite.
- Types: Various options include traditional metal braces, clear ceramic braces, lingual braces, and clear aligners.
- Veneers:
- Procedure: Thin, tooth-colored materials (porcelain or resin) are applied to the front surface of teeth to enhance their appearance, addressing issues related to color, shape, size, or length.
- Applications: Ideal for discolored, chipped, worn down, misaligned, irregular, or gapped teeth.
- Implants/Bridges:
- Procedure: Dental implants and bridges are utilized to replace missing or damaged teeth. Implants integrate with the jawbone, while bridges are placed over adjacent teeth.
- Advancements: Recent advancements include highly biocompatible ceramic materials, enhancing the effectiveness and aesthetics of both implants and bridges.
Achieving your ideal smile requires time and patience, but the final results are immensely rewarding. Schedule an appointment at our Boca Raton office to explore the cosmetic dental services we offer and embark on the journey to attain the smile you’ve always envisioned!
