Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentist in Watertown, WI
Everyone wants a beautiful smile, and sometimes, it takes more than great dental hygiene to achieve your ideal look. Whether you have discoloration, crookedness, old fillings, or other concerns, cosmetic dentistry can help resolve them. These are often fast, easy treatments personalized to your unique smile.
The team at Riverside Dental in Watertown, WI, is here to help you get the smile you’ve always wanted. We have the experience and expertise to deliver exceptional results
Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures
A dental crown, also called a cap, is a cover that traditionally protects teeth from decay. However, it can also be used as a cosmetic dental procedure to address worn teeth, cracks, chips, and large fillings.
Your porcelain crowns from Riverside Dental will be color-matched to fit your smile. If you desire a lighter shade overall, we recommend tooth-whitening treatments to ensure your final results are the shade you envision for your dream smile.
Patients with missing teeth in a row can cover the gaps using two porcelain crowns on their natural teeth, which support an artificial tooth or teeth in the middle. These artificial teeth lay over the gap, effectively “bridging” the distance between your natural teeth.
Bridges are an excellent option for those who have missing teeth and want a faster and more affordable alternative to dental implants. Not only do they enhance your oral health and restore function, but they can also improve chewing and prevent teeth from shifting, ensuring a healthier, brighter smile.
Porcelain veneers are surface coverings for your teeth that can address a wide range of cosmetic concerns, such as:
- Teeth that are uneven in height
- Severe discoloration or tooth stains
- Teeth that are overly large or small
- Cracks
- Chips
- Mild crookedness
- Gaps
After prepping the surface of your tooth by removing some of the enamel, your dentist will use bonding cement to attach the veneer. These semi-permanent, long-lasting dental solutions can restore your smile without requiring more invasive or lengthy treatments. The entire veneer process typically takes two appointments.
Composite Fillings
A composite filling is natural-looking, making it a much more desirable alternative to metal options. Patients who have previously had large fillings may want to replace them with composite or a dental crown. Patients who need fillings can use composite to repair their teeth while ensuring their smile remains unmarred by dark spots or noticeable metal.
Every composite filling is carefully crafted, molded, and shaped to fit your unique tooth structure. After it’s placed, your dentist will polish the tooth and ensure that it is completely restored to its original appearance.
Tooth Whitening
Whitening your smile is one of the most impactful and easiest cosmetic dental procedures. This simple treatment can be done in an hour or two in our office and is completely non-invasive.
A whitening agent lifts years of stains and discoloration from your teeth to return them to their brightest natural color. Teeth bleaching is also an option for those who want to lighten their natural smile by several shades.
Please note that teeth whitening and bleaching are only effective on natural tooth enamel. When discussing your teeth-whitening options, your dentist will carefully consider the impact of fillings, veneers, crowns, implants, bridges, and any other treatments you have had.
Invisalign®
Invisalign is an alternative to braces that can straighten your teeth without anyone noticing. Using SmartTrack, a special type of dental plastic, Invisalign brings teeth into greater alignment in six to 24 months.
For patients with crooked teeth, spaces between teeth, crossbites, underbites, or overbites, Invisalign could be an effective way to get their desired results.
We will examine your mouth and take images of your teeth when you come in for a consultation to determine if Invisalign is the best option.