Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry

When you are unhappy with the appearance of your smile, there is one sure way to improve it – cosmetic dentistry. At Ingleside Family Dental in Ladson, South Carolina, we offer a comprehensive menu of aesthetic treatments that are designed to address the look of your teeth so they are whiter, straighter, and more attractive. When your smile looks better, your confidence will improve right along with it.

Teeth Whitening

The teeth whitening treatment offered by your Ladson cosmetic dentist involves the use of professional-grade bleaching products to break apart the stains that have settled within your tooth enamel. Teeth that can be whitened will look dramatically whiter after this procedure which uses LED light to activate the bleach. Even if your teeth are crooked or flawed in some way, a whitening treatment can create the illusion of perfection. Plus, after the teeth whitening, patients are sent home with customized whitening trays so you can continue to brighten your smile as needed to keep it sparkling.

Cosmetic Tooth Bonding

Cosmetic tooth bonding is one of the fastest, least invasive, and most affordable cosmetic dentistry treatments that can fix a host of smile imperfections in one quick trip to your Ladson cosmetic dentist. Whether a tooth is chipped, jagged, discolored, broken, cracked, misshapen, gapped, or damaged in some way, dental bonding can be color matched to make the correction and is carefully layered and shaped over the tooth until the repair is complete.

Invisalign

Patients who want to align their smile but who are not at all interested in conventional orthodontics often find themselves drawn to Invisalign. This clear aligner treatment is an orthodontic alternative that can be customized for you through your Ladson certified Invisalign provider. A series of trays are designed to move a few teeth at a time until your entire smile is in complete alignment. Discreet, smooth, and comfortable, the aligners are ideal for busy adults who don’t want to draw attention to their dental work, as well as some teens.

Tooth-Colored Fillings

When you have tooth decay, you need that cavity removed and the treated area filled. The smartest choice for repairing a small- to medium-sized cavity is with a tooth-colored filling. Tinted to be the same color as your tooth enamel, these fillings blend right in with the rest of your tooth so no one will never know you had a repair done. Tooth-colored fillings have become the norm for repairing tooth decay, far better than silver fillings which are unsightly and toxic.

Porcelain Crowns

Porcelain crowns are often thought of as a restorative dentistry treatment, but they also fit into the cosmetic dentistry category because of their versatility. Crowns are tooth-colored and customized, so they blend into your smile no matter what tooth they are bonded to. Crowns can be used to cover a damaged tooth, protect a decayed tooth, reshape a misshapen tooth, anchor dental bridges, conceal stains, and more.

Are You a Good Candidate for Cosmetic Dentistry?

All cosmetic dentistry treatments first begin with a dental exam, so your Ladson dentist can determine if your mouth is healthy enough for a smile makeover. It is necessary for your teeth to be strong and in good condition and free of gum disease, so you have a quality base for whatever cosmetic upgrades you undergo. A new smile won’t last if it’s built on a faulty foundation.

If you’re ready to upgrade your smile, find out whether you’re a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry at Ingleside Family Dental in Ladson, SC. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Mathew to learn more about what’s possible for your oral health and how you can finally get the beautiful, white smile you’ve always wanted.