Nov
Rejuvenating the smile and enhancing its appearance can be done in a variety of ways. Dr. Carl McMillan is a cosmetic dentist in the Charlotte, NC area who understands how essential beautiful teeth can be in social situations and in regards to personal satisfaction and self-confidence. He offers a wide range of cosmetic procedures in his practice to help patients in getting the smile of their dreams.
At Holistic Dental Centers, we provide new and current patients with a large selection of treatment options for enhancing their smiles, which may include:
Instead of using amalgam fillings to restore teeth after decay, patients may benefit more from composite resin fillings. They are used as an alternative and are much safer and more effective at repairing teeth that have small to large cavities.
Repairing teeth with dental bonding is a great way to enhance the natural smile. Resin bonding may be a more affordable, faster option for patients with imperfections than porcelain veneers.
Made of porcelain, these restorations can be used to improve areas where imperfections negatively affect the smile. These thin shells are bonded over the front of teeth with misalignment, permanent staining, or breakage.
Replacing missing teeth can be done with bridges, which are more permanent than partial dentures but less expensive than dental implants. While all three methods are effective, some patients are better suited for bridges. These restorations are made of porcelain and use adjacent teeth for support.
Our practice offers take-home whitening kits for patients who want a gradual way of enhancing their smiles. A bright white smile can indicate health, wellness, and confidence, and many patients want to achieve this look if their natural teeth have become dull and discolored.
Replacing one tooth can be done with dental implants when patients have sufficient bone structure for placement. Implants can last a lifetime and provide optimum strength and stability when compared to alternative solutions such as bridges and dentures.