We offer a wide variety of cosmetic procedures. Some of these are whitening, smile design, contouring of the shape of the teeth, veneers, bonding, and ceramic/porcelain crowns.

WHITENING - INCLUDING Zoom!
This is the procedure of making teeth whiter, and therefore more attractive. Our office uses two methods: Zoom! and passive tray whitening.

Zoom! is a revolutionary tooth whitening procedure. It's safe, effective, and fast. In just over two hours, your teeth will be dramatically whiter. The convenience of Zoom! in comparison to days of wearing trays makes it the perfect choice for the busy individual. The Zoom! Whitening procedure is simple. It begins with a short preparation to isolate your lips and gums. The clinician then applies the  Zoom! whitening gel that is activated by a specially designed light. Teeth typically become several shades whiter. A fluoride treatment completes the procedure.  Trays with gel are recommended afterward for maximum whitening and maintenance.

The tray method involves having impressions taken and custom trays made. A carbamide peroxide gel is placed in these trays and the trays with gel are worn 2 hours daily. The entire process takes 3-4 weeks of daily use.  For maintenance of whitened teeth the trays should be used monthly.

The end results whether using trays at home or Zoom! are the same.

VENEERS
Veneers are a dental procedure in which a covering is placed over the outside (visible area) of the tooth. Veneers are usually only done to the part of the teeth that are visible when talking or smiling.  

This procedure involves two appointments because the veneers will be fabricated at a dental laboratory. At the first appointment the teeth are prepared, impressions taken, and a temporary covering is placed over the teeth.  In two to three weeks the veneers are back from the laboratory, the temporaries are removed and the veneers are bonded to the teeth. The laboratory fabricated veneers are usually made using porcelain or pressed ceramic, and are very aesthetic.

The advantage of veneers versus crowns is that much less tooth structure is removed.  

Bonding
Bonding involves adhering composite resin material that is matched to the color of the tooth, to the front of the tooth.  This is done to repair damage done to the tooth by decay, to alter the alignment of the tooth, close gaps between the teeth, or for other cosmetic purposes.  First the surface of the tooth is roughened in order to accept the bonding and hold it.  A gel is applied to micro etch the tooth surface, and a primer/bond agent is applied so the material adheres to the surface.  Then the resin material is placed on the tooth and hardened with intense light.  The composite resin material is shaped and polished to get a lustrous finish as a last step.