A beautiful smile is a valuable mark that transcends cultures and remains timeless, regardless of sex, race, or age; it makes you shine. If you want to enhance your appearance, cosmetic dentistry in Houston offers a wide range of options that can address almost any dental aesthetic concern. Yes, it’s hard to feel confident when there’s something you don’t like about your appearance. This doesn’t make you vain. These treatments can make your smile look fantastic while also restoring your functionality and confidence.
If you've been considering a cosmetic dental procedure, our caring team at Gulfton Smiles is here to offer the procedure you want, along with helpful information to determine if it's right for you.
Which Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures Available in Houston Could Fit You?
Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of your teeth, gums, and overall smile. However, every smile is different; the cosmetic procedures that can enhance your appearance can have the opposite effect on another person. You and your dentist will need to consider the aesthetic aspects of your dental structure before choosing the proper procedure for you.
Most Popular Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures in Houston
Teeth Whitening
Everyone wants to have those white pearls that we see in movies, beautiful smiles that shine and hypnotize spectators alike. Disgracefully, coffee, tea, wine, and tobacco can dedicate themselves every day to leaving their little stains in our mouths. Yes, habits matter in functional and cosmetic dentistry.
If your teeth are getting a cheap, yellow color or if the stains are ruining the aesthetic of your mouth, teeth whitening can help you.
The Procedure
Professional teeth whitening is an effective way to enhance your smile's brightness. It involves applying a special bleaching gel, combined with special lights or heat, to improve the whitening process. Each session usually takes around 60 to 90 minutes. People see their teeth become several shades brighter after just one visit.
Dental Veneers
Are your teeth discolored, worn down, chipped, misaligned, or have gaps between them? Dental veneers could be a suitable choice for you. In this cosmetic dentistry procedure, we use ultra-thin, custom-made shells crafted to cover the front surface of teeth. These shells, often made from porcelain or composite resin, are designed to mimic the natural appearance of teeth while addressing your cosmetic issues.
The Procedure:
Getting veneers is a process that involves two to three visits. On your first appointment, your dentist will prepare your teeth by removing a tiny bit of enamel. They will then take impressions and send them off to a dental lab, where your custom veneers are crafted. During your final appointment, your dentist will carefully bond the permanent veneers to your teeth with special cement, using a light to make sure they stay securely in place. This way, you can enjoy your beautiful new smile.
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding can address concerns such as chips, cracks, gaps, and discoloration. It's often used for minor cosmetic improvements and can usually be completed in a single visit. Bonding is one of the least expensive cosmetic procedures and requires minimal tooth preparation.
The Procedure:
Your dentist carefully chooses a resin color that matches your natural teeth. They then apply the material to the affected area, sculpting and shaping it with care to achieve the look you want. Using a special light, the resin is then hardened so it stays securely in place. To finish, the bonded area is polished smoothly, blending with your surrounding teeth for a natural, seamless smile.
Dental Crowns
While dental veneers are a cosmetic treatment that can improve the appearance of your smile, dental crowns are both restorative and cosmetic, providing strength while improving appearance.
The Procedure:
Getting a crown usually involves two visits. In the first visit, your dentist carefully prepares your tooth by clearing away any decay and shaping it to fit the crown perfectly. They take an impression of your tooth to send to the lab, where your personalized crown is made just for you. In the second visit, your dentist will fit and securely cement your beautiful new crown into place, leaving you with a confident and radiant smile.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are titanium posts surgically placed into the jawbone to replace missing tooth roots. They serve as anchors for replacement teeth and are considered the gold standard for tooth replacement.
The Procedure:
The process of placing an implant usually happens in several stages over a few months. It begins with a simple surgical placement into the jawbone. Over the following months, the implant and the bone come together. After healing, we attach an abutment to the implant, and then, a personalized crown is carefully placed on top, completing the process.
Cosmetic Dentistry in Houston at Gulfton Smiles
If you feel ready to explore your options for taking the first step toward a smile that feels as good as it looks, schedule a consultation with our cosmetic dentistry professionals at Gulfton Smiles in Houston, Texas. You can call (713) 541-3013 or use our online booking tool.
