Cosmetic Dentistry
Your health is your dentist’s number one priority; however, your dental team also wants you to feel confident that your smile looks its best.
If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your teeth, you should know that modern cosmetic dentistry offers a solution for almost any flaw. Discuss your cosmetic goals with your dentist so that he or she can design a comprehensive treatment plan just for you!
Teeth Whitening
Whitening your teeth is one of the simplest and most cost-effective improvements you can make. Drugstore whitening kits may be easy to find and cheap, but nothing beats a professional whitening service.
Veneers
When you see a movie star with perfect teeth, there’s a good chance that veneers were used to craft that smile! A veneer is a thin piece of either porcelain or composite resin that is bonded to the front of your tooth. Veneers can be used to correct cosmetic problems by improving the color, shape, length, or size of a tooth. You can get one veneer or several, depending on your cosmetic goals.
Cosmetic Fillings
If you need a filling, there are two main materials that can be used to do the job – amalgam or composite resin. Both are safe to use and effective. The difference is the cosmetic result. Amalgam is a traditional metal filling that looks like a silver or gray spot against the white of your tooth. Composite resin fillings, in comparison, can be created to exactly match the shade of your natural tooth.
Composite resin fillings are generally recommended for teeth that are highly visible or in the front of your mouth. If you have existing amalgam fillings, you may want to consider replacing them with composite resin for a more natural look, especially if they are leaking or causing other problems.
Composite resin can also be used in a process called bonding. Your dentist will apply the material in a putty-like state to the surface of your tooth to give it the perfect shape. The material hardens, and then your dentist trims and polishes it further to make it look flawless.
Schedule a Consultation Today!
Your first step toward the perfect smile is contacting our office to schedule a consultation. Your dentist will listen to your concerns and design a personal treatment plan!
Frequently Asked Questions
There are several methods available for bleaching the teeth: in-office, overnight or daily. One session of in-office bleaching generally lasts one and a half to two hours, and you can read or relax during the treatment. For overnight bleaching, we make an impression of your teeth and create a mouthguard that fits your bite. Each day you fill the mouthguard with a small amount of bleaching gel and wear it overnight or for a few hours during the day. The overnight bleaching process takes approximately two weeks.
Other over-the-counter daily bleaching products are available, but it is important to use any bleaching product only under the supervision of a dentist. If you are interested in whitening your teeth, the ADA recommends that you seek the professional advice of a dentist, including examination and diagnosis of the cause of tooth discoloration, before you begin any bleaching program.
We have many different procedures that can help these problems. Porcelain veneers are designed to look like your natural teeth and are individually and permanently attached to the fronts of your existing teeth. Veneers can be positioned to close gaps. Bonding utilizes a composite material made of plastic to fill in areas of your teeth and correct chipping and shape problems. Both porcelain veneers and bonding are color-matched to the rest of your teeth.
Meet Our Doctor:
Brian Burke DMD, PC
Dr. Brian T. Burke is a graduate from Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry. He continued his training in all facets of dentistry at Christiana Care's General Practice Residency in Wilmington, DE. He received his bachelor's degree in Biology with a Psychology minor at Penn State University. Dr. Burke met his wife, Stephanie, when he was in dental school and they decided to settle down outside of Philadelphia. Shortly after starting a family, they moved to Chester Springs where they are raising their three little girls.
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