Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry

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Everyone deserves to love their smile. If your teeth are stained, yellowed, misshapen, or unevenly spaced, there’s something you can do to about it. Your dentist in Tampa, FL can help.

At Elevate Smiles Dental, we provide cosmetic dentistry services of all kinds. Our services are effective, fast, and can improve your smile. More importantly, our cosmetic dentistry services can also improve your confidence in your appearance. If you don’t love the way your smile looks, we can help.

What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry is a subset of dentistry that focuses on improving the appearance of the teeth and gums.

You may be a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry services if you:

• Feel too embarrassed to smile at people you meet
• Have stains on your teeth
• Have cosmetic damage like small chips or cracks
• Have gaps between your teeth

It’s also important to have healthy teeth and gums, and good oral hygiene habits. If you don’t take good care of your teeth, any cosmetic dentistry actions that you take may be undone by poor oral health. If you have periodontal disease, your dentist may work with you to clear up your gum disease before moving forward with cosmetic dentistry treatment.

In addition, you should take time to develop good oral hygiene habits before investing in cosmetic dentistry services. For example, if you smoke or use tobacco products, your teeth may be naturally stained. You can whiten your teeth, but if you continue to use tobacco products, your teeth will soon become stained again.

Your dentist at Elevate Smiles Dental can help you determine whether you’re a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry.

Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry

There are many benefits of cosmetic dentistry services. Everyone has their reasons for seeking cosmetic dentistry services. Below are some reasons our patients come to us for procedures and treatments like dental veneers and bonding.

• Improved confidence. Many people feel less confident in their appearance when they don’t like their smile. Knowing that their smile is white, bright, and beautiful, many people can smile broadly at people they meet, acquaintances, and loved ones. If your dental health impacts your confidence, your dentist at Elevate Smiles Dental can help.
• Restore your smile after an injury. Dental injuries can impact your smile. An injured tooth may look bad, even when it’s not impacting your overall dental health. Cosmetic dentistry services can restore your smile to its former beauty.
• Make your teeth look healthier. Stained teeth and other problems can make your teeth look unhealthy. Cosmetic dentistry services can help the appearance of your teeth match the overall status of your dental health.
• Make a good first impression. First impressions matter. A white, vibrant smile can make all the difference when meeting someone new.

Why Elevate Smiles Dental for Cosmetic Dentistry Services?

Elevate Smiles Dental provides cosmetic dentistry services to patients in Tampa FL and the surrounding area. We’re the dental provider of choice for our patients for many reasons. Our commitment to our patients and our expertise in dental care keep our patients coming back again and again. Here’s what patients say about us:

• Professional and effective. Our cosmetic dentistry services are effective against stains and tooth irregularities that can impact your confidence. Patients come to us because our cosmetic dentistry procedures work.
• Dental expertise. Our dental providers have years of experience and can correct the most severe problems. Our safe and compassionate dental care can make a difference.
• Streamlined and efficient. No one wants to spend all day at the dentist’s office. We’ve streamlined our processes to ensure that every visit to the dental office is fast and productive.
• Easy scheduling processes. We’ve perfected our processes to ensure an easy scheduling process for our patients. We have appointments available and welcome you to sign up! Call today to make your next dental appointment.

Cosmetic Dentistry Services

Elevate Smiles Dental is your source for cosmetic dentistry services. Our dental professionals offer cosmetic dentistry services to meet your dental needs. Below are some of the cosmetic dentistry services we provide.

Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a cap that’s placed over the tooth to provide structural reinforcement of the tooth enamel. Dental crowns can cover chips, cracks, and other forms of damage. While some dental crowns are made of metal, many are made of tooth-colored material like porcelain. This means that crowns are made to look completely natural.

We install dental crowns for patients who have cosmetic and structural damage. A dental crown can easily cover up a range of problems with your tooth.

You’ll have a dental crown installed if you have a root canal. If you’re unsure whether a dental crown is right for you, ask our dental professionals.

Teeth Whitening

White teeth make your smile shine. Unfortunately, teeth have a way of changing color with time. The food we eat and the beverages we drink can all turn our teeth yellow or even brown.

With teeth whitening services from Elevate Smiles Dental, you can enjoy whiter teeth with one easy visit to the dentist. Professional teeth whitening is fast and effective.

Many of our patients are impressed by how much whiter their teeth appear when they visit the dentist at Elevate Smiles Dental for teeth whitening services. Best of all, the effects of teeth whitening are long-lasting and durable.

Dental Veneers

A dental veneer is a thin, tooth-shaped cover attached to the front of your teeth. Dental veneers look like natural teeth, but they’re designed to cover defects like chips or breaks in the tooth enamel. To ensure that your dental veneer can effectively hide cosmetic problems while making your smile look natural, your dentist will choose a dental veneer in a color that matches your other teeth.

Dental veneers can be installed over one or several of your teeth. They don’t provide structural reinforcement, but if your teeth are healthy, this doesn’t matter. Dental veneers can cover gaps in the teeth, chips, damaged tooth enamel, and dental stains. If you have gummy teeth, dental veneers can help with that too.

Dental Contouring

Do you have a gummy smile? Dental contouring services can push back your gums to reveal more of your teeth, creating a traditionally attractive smile.

Dental Bonding

Dental bonding is a service that uses composite resin to cover chips, gaps in the teeth, breaks, and stains in the tooth enamel. You’re a good candidate for dental bonding if you have a gummy smile, gaps in your teeth, or dental injuries you’d like to cover up.

Cosmetic Dentistry FAQ

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How long does tooth whitening last?

The effects of tooth whitening are long-lasting. How long tooth whitening lasts depends on how well you take care of your teeth and other lifestyle choices.

Some foods stain more than others, and some people have better oral hygiene habits than others. Visit your dentist regularly and brush your teeth twice daily to help ensure that your teeth whitening will last as long as possible.

What can I do to make my teeth whiter?

Get tooth whitening services from your dentist at Elevate Smiles Dental. Brush your teeth twice daily and floss once daily. See the dentist twice per year. In addition, stay hydrated and swish with water after eating to help keep stains off your teeth.

Does DIY teeth whitening actually work?

There are some products that can help you whiten your teeth at home. Some of these products include teeth whitening kits and whitening toothpaste.

There’s a lot of variety in these products, and some are more effective than others. Whitening toothpaste, for example, works very slowly and over time.

DIY whitening kits also take time but can have more dramatic impact. The safest way to get your teeth whitened is to seek whitening services from your dentist. Professional whitening services are fast and effective, and your dentist knows how to whiten your teeth without over-whitening.

I have a broken tooth. Am I a good candidate for dental veneers?

You may be a good candidate for dental veneers, but it depends. Your tooth may need the protection of a dental crown. Your dentist may even recommend extracting your tooth, depending on the circumstances. You should always have a broken or injured tooth inspected by a dental professional.

I have a dental implant. Can I get my teeth whitened?

Dental implants can’t be whitened. If you get your teeth whitened with a dental implant in place, your dental implant and other teeth may become mismatched.

What’s the difference between dental bonding and dental veneers?

Dental bonding is a composite resin that’s molded to the tooth enamel, while a dental veneer is a thin cover that’s adhered to the tooth. Dental bonding is meant to be a temporary solution, while a dental veneer is permanent.

How long do dental veneers last? How long does dental bonding last?

Dental veneers can last for 10 to 20 years. Dental bonding can last 5 years. Once your dental veneer breaks or becomes chipped, you’ll need to replace it. Dental bonding can be allowed to chip away without replacement.

What can I do to maintain my dental crowns? 

Brush your dental crowns just like your other teeth, using non-abrasive toothpaste and a soft bristle toothbrush. See your dentist twice annually for dental exams. Avoid chewing on anything that isn’t food, as non-food items can cause dental crowns to break or chip.

How can I tell which cosmetic dentistry services are best for me?

We offer a range of dental services at Elevate Smiles Dental. If you’re not sure which cosmetic dentistry service is right for you, make an appointment. Have a conversation with our dental professionals about your goals for your teeth. We can help you create a treatment plan to meet those goals.

Contact Elevate Smiles for Cosmetic Dentistry

Elevate Smiles Dental offers a range of cosmetic dentistry services in Tampa FL. Our dental professionals are here to help you achieve your goals for your smile. We provide many cosmetic dentistry services because we want our patients to have options. We’re the premiere dental providers in Tampa.

We’re here to help you achieve your goals for your smile. Find out why our patients turn to us for their dental care. Our professional dental services are safe, effective, and efficient. Call today to make an appointment.