When you look at your smile in the mirror or in pictures, do you feel completely confident in it? Many people are unhappy with the misalignment of their teeth, discoloration on their pearly whites, and other cosmetic issues. Luckily, your team at Central Park Dentistry in Charles City, IA, offers cosmetic services to address these concerns and boost your confidence. In today’s blog, we’re here to talk about bonding and contouring. These treatments can help address various aesthetic concerns and help you achieve a more balanced look.
Bonding Can Address Various Issues
Cosmetic bonding is the process of adding composite resin to your teeth to disguise discoloration or blemishes. The composite resin is a lifelike material that blends in with your natural pearly whites. It can be easily bonded to many surfaces and has other uses, such as in restorations and dental fillings. Many patients appreciate dental bonding because the process is minimally invasive and can be completed in just a single appointment in many cases. To get started on your treatment, you will need to schedule a consultation with your dentist. They will closely examine your smile and your oral health to ensure your teeth and gums are in good health.
Use Contouring To Improve Your Smile
You can choose to have bonding done as its own service to disguise blemishes, or you can combine it with cosmetic contouring to reshape your teeth. Contouring is the process of reshaping your pearly whites that may be uneven, pointy, or have jagged surfaces. This service is more invasive, but the results will last forever, and the process should not cause you any discomfort. Contouring may be a helpful option for you if you have pointy surfaces, jagged edges of your teeth, or dental structures that overlap. Your dentist will carefully remove a small amount of your tooth’s natural structure to improve the look of your smile. Bonding and contouring can be completed in as little as one appointment in most cases.
What About Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers are another popular cosmetic service. Like the treatments mentioned earlier, veneers can be used to conceal blemishes such as stubborn stains, small chips and cracks, gaps between your teeth, and more. Unlike bonding though, this service can require a slightly more invasive preparation process. A small amount of your enamel will need to be removed before the custom porcelain veneers are added to ensure they fit snuggly in place. The process from consultation to placement may take a few weeks, but the results last for many years. You can discuss your options with your dentist to determine which option is the best for your needs.
Schedule An Appointment To Learn More
Cosmetic treatments like bonding and contouring can help you improve your smile and boost your confidence. To learn more, call Central Park Dentistry in Charles City, IA, today at 641.228.1115.
