What Cosmetic Dentistry Can Do for You?

One of the first things people notice about you is your smile. However, having a grin you are proud of affects more than just your first impressions. For many people, bad teeth affect their confidence and keep them from feeling great, both physically and mentally. If you feel that your smile could benefit from a makeover, cosmetic dentistry could be the answer to your problems. Learn more about what cosmetic dentistry can do for you with help from your Camden County, NJ dentist at Sullivan and Turner.

• If You Have Chipped Teeth: 
  A chipped tooth, while small in size, can have a significant effect on your smile. Cosmetic dentistry procedures like contouring and reshaping shave tiny amounts of enamel from the teeth and use composite materials to smooth the chips and give you back your smile.
• If You Have Broken Teeth: 
  Broken teeth could be the sign of a larger problem. However, if your Camden County dentist determines that your tooth is safe from extraction, a dental crown can strengthen the damaged tooth. Crowns fit completely over the top of the tooth to give it new life, correct bite issues and enable normal chewing.
• If You Have Discolored Teeth: 
  If you have stained or yellowed teeth, teeth whitening procedures can lift the color of your teeth up to 10 shades in a single, hour-long session. Chemical reactions between whitening agents and your teeth break the bonds which hold together stains, providing a whiter appearance.
• If You Have Misaligned Teeth: 
  In some cases, dental veneers can help correct small misalignments and under crowding which causes small gaps in the teeth. Additionally, dental veneers cover chips, cracks and discolorations. However, some situations require more a more aggressive plan. Orthodontic treatment like braces or Invisalign straighten teeth and correct bite issues.
• If You Have Missing Teeth: 
  Teeth replacement restorations like dental bridges close the gap left behind by a missing tooth. A dental crown on either end of the bridge secures to the healthy teeth on either side, anchoring it in place. Dental implants replace a missing tooth’s root. The implants are surgically implanted into the jawbone beneath the tooth’s socket, providing the most secure and permanent option for tooth replacement.

For more information on cosmetic dentistry, please contact Dr. Joseph E. Sullivan and Dr. Jeffrey R. Turner at Sullivan and Turner in Camden County, NJ. Call (856)784-3440 to schedule your appointment for a cosmetic dentistry procedure today!