Cosmetic Dentistry: Porcelain Veneers, Tooth Bonding, and More in Philadelphia
At our cosmetic dentistry practice in Philadelphia, we know how important it is to present a polished appearance, not only in developing personal relationships, but also in advancing your professional standing. We understand that an attractive smile is an attribute that allows your personality to truly shine through. If it is flawed by decayed, crooked, chipped, or stained teeth, it can detract from your appearance and self–confidence.
Our cosmetic dentistry staff in Philadelphia wants you to have a healthy, beautiful smile that you will be eager to show off. While the costs of some cosmetic dentistry procedures can be significant, the benefits to your self-esteem and quality of life are often immeasurable. Our goal is to provide these benefits while attempting to help make cosmetic procedures available and affordable to as many patients as possible through their dental insurance coverage.
We have a comprehensive understanding of dental insurance at our Philadelphia practice. We work to keep the costs of cosmetic dentistry down through your dental insurance provider whenever possible.
Cosmetic dentistry at our Philadelphia practice can straighten crooked teeth, eliminate the appearance of chips or cracks, rebuild teeth, and more. Our practice offers a comprehensive range of cosmetic dentistry procedures in Philadelphia. Our dentists and staff possess the technology, training and expertise to meet all of your dental needs in–house. Whatever the procedure, we can help you achieve the smile of your dreams.
Our Philadelphia cosmetic dentistry practice offers the following procedures:
Tooth Bonding
Tooth bonding is offered at our Philadelphia practice to correct minor dental imperfections. It can cover chips or cracks in the teeth, and it may also be used to correct mild crookedness or gaps between teeth. The procedure requires the application of a tooth–colored bonding resin to the surface of teeth, which is then sculpted to the desired shape. The result is a beautiful, natural–looking smile. The process is typically quick, painless, and non–invasive. Materials for tooth bonding are also used in our Philadelphia offices for restorative procedures like tooth–colored fillings. Contact our cosmetic dentistry practice to learn more about how tooth bonding can enhance your smile.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are used at our Philadelphia practice as an extremely natural–looking method of correcting small flaws in the teeth. Porcelain veneers are thin pieces of ceramic material custom–designed to restore damaged teeth to a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. Porcelain veneers are bonded to the surfaces of your existing teeth, covering any chips, cracks, or discolorations. Veneers can also be used to quickly correct mild tooth crookedness by creating an even tooth edge and surface.
Generally, the fitting of porcelain veneers will require two visits to our Philadelphia offices. During your first appointment, the surface of your teeth will be prepared for your porcelain veneers. Then your dentist will take an impression of your teeth and provide you with a temporary veneer or veneers. When you return, your custom porcelain veneers will be permanently bonded to your teeth, and you will leave our Philadelphia offices with a lasting, beautiful smile.
The unique material used to make the porcelain veneers used at our Philadelphia practice is extremely durable and is nearly impossible to distinguish from natural teeth. This ensures a natural, beautiful smile that you’ll enjoy for years to come. For more information about porcelain veneers, or to schedule a consultation, contact our Philadelphia cosmetic dentistry practice today.
Orthodontics
Orthodontics correct irregularities in bite and tooth alignment through slow tooth movement over time. While this area of cosmetic repair has often been limited to the younger generations in the past, more and more adults are now investing in orthodontics to remedy their cosmetic smile concerns. Because new technology has allowed for non–invasive and nearly invisible orthodontics, even during treatment people will notice your smile instead of bulky braces! We can perfectly straighten crooked teeth more discreetly than in the past, offering an alternative to traditional orthodontic braces with Invisalign®.
Invisalign® is a clear plastic aligner (tray) worn over the teeth that gradually alters the alignment of the teeth. This allows for a more subtle orthodontic treatment than traditional braces: significant for adults who would like to avoid the brackets and wires of standard braces. Invisalign® treatment is customized for each patient with a series of aligners worn progressively as teeth move into the desired positions. Whether you are interested in orthodontics for yourself or for a child, an Invisalign® consultation at our Philadelphia practice can help you decide.
Gum Treatment (Periodontics)
Gum disease is the cause of about 70 percent of adult tooth loss. Bacterial plaque is the primary cause of gum disease. Some recent studies have even linked periodontal disease to cardiovascular problems. When discovered and treated early through routine dental care, gum disease and its negative health effects can be avoided. Some symptoms of gum disease may include pain in the mouth, tender or swollen gums and bad breath. In the early stages of the disease, treatment may include scaling and root planning, where plaque and calculus are removed from around the tooth and the root surfaces are smoothed. More advanced cases require surgical treatment. A regular regimen of oral hygiene is extremely important. At our practice we not only do a careful and complete assessment to determine which treatment is most suitable for you, but we also offer comprehensive information on preventive and post–treatment care. Please contact our cosmetic dentistry practice in Philadelphia today to learn more about gum disease prevention and treatment.
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8am–6pm
Friday: 8am–2pm
For a cosmetic dentistry consultation to see how porcelain veneers or tooth bonding can enhance your appearance, contact us.