Teeth whitening is one of our most requested cosmetic procedures. We use the KoR teeth whitening system which is ideal for patients whose teeth have resistive stains that are not likely to respond to other whitening systems. The KoR system doesn’t just lighten the enamel, it reaches into the dentin layer below the enamel to lighten that layer as well. For tetracycline stains or severe discoloration from age or exposure to excessive fluoride, the KoR system provides a highly satisfactory result. With the KoR system, we can also provide you with in-home whitening which requires just one office visit. 

If you have not been happy with prior treatment intended to whiten your teeth or if that treatment resulted in pain or sensitivity, talk to us about the KoR whitening system. It may be exactly right for you. 

Patients wishing that their teeth were a more attractive shape or who wish that their teeth were more even in length can receive great benefit from veneers. But there’s even more improvements offered by this rapid cosmetic treatment. Badly stained or discolored teeth that will not respond to whitening can be made brilliant again with veneers and Lumineers. Uneven spacing or the length of the teeth can be corrected. Chips, gaps and even moderate irregularity of alignment can also be addressed.

We offer our patients porcelain veneers and the premier brand of veneers, Lumineers. Veneers are thin porcelain shells created especially for you that will be bonded to your teeth, covering the front and the tip. There is a slight thickness to veneers, which means that a very small amount of enamel must be removed from the teeth so they have room to fit. But the results can be spectacular. After they have spent years living with a dingy, irregular smile, we see our patients transform into individuals who love to flash a bright new smile. 

Lumineers are thinner than veneers but very strong. They do not require the removal of any enamel but only a slight etching of the surface of each tooth. If a person decides later to have them removed, it’s not a problem because the teeth under the Lumineers are the same size and shape they originally were. 

Veneers and Lumineers are very natural in appearance which makes them quite popular with our patients. 

Dental bonding is the use of composite dental resin to repair damaged teeth quickly. Most bonding procedures can be completed in just one office visit. First, a resin that matches the color of your teeth is selected and your tooth is prepared for application. Then the resin is used to repair chips, fill in gaps, lengthen a short tooth or cover severe discoloration that will not respond to whitening. An ultraviolet light hardens the resin and then the application is buffed and polished until the texture matches that of your other teeth. 

This is a versatile, fast and less expensive repair to a smile than crowning one or more teeth. The decision on which method of repair to use should be discussed by you and your dentist. 

Many patients don’t realize that there is a solution to a “gummy smile” which is when gums cover too much of the teeth. So when the person smiles, you see as much of their gums as you do their teeth. This can easily be corrected with our laser gum contouring. In the experienced hands of our cosmetic dentists, gums are quickly reshaped with little or no discomfort for the patient. The result is a more natural and attractive smile, with the new shape of the gums having a balanced and pleasing appearance.