Does the appearance of your teeth matter? Most people surveyed by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry say your smile is the first thing they notice about you. So, sure, color, shape and size definitely impact your interpersonal relationships and self-image. Cosmetic dentists in Texarkana, Dr. Marracino and Dr. Haynes, offer dental services that improve the size, shape, length and alignment of your teeth for a great smile you’ll be proud to show off.
What Makes a Smile a Great Smile?
The answer is as individual as people are. Your dentist in Texarkana can help you decide when and how to improve your smile.
In general, people desire a great smile so they feel more confident socially and professionally. Some individuals want smiles that look as young as they feel, and frankly, time and wear and tear can take their toll with yellow, dull enamel, chips, cracks and other imperfections.
Other patients at Pleasant Grove Family Dentistry want a great smile because have a special occasion coming up such as a:
- Professional presentation or job interview
- Prom
- Graduation
- Wedding
- School or family reunion
So, naturally, these people want to look their very best when the spotlight is on them.
What Can Cosmetic Dentistry Change?
Dr. Marracino and Dr. Haynes work on several kinds of aesthetic issues, including:
- Tooth color and shape (including defects such as chips, pits and cracks)
- Tooth size (length and width) and alignment
- Spacing (gaps, overlapping and crowding)
The dentists always prioritize preservation of oral health, tooth enamel integrity and facial structure. Treatment plans are individualized for the patient’s personal appearance, goals and family budget, too.
Cosmetic Dental Services at Pleasant Grove Family Dentistry
The most common aesthetic dental services delivered by your cosmetic dentists are teeth whitening, professional bonding and porcelain veneers. Additionally, the practice offers innovative Six Month Smiles for fast orthodontic correction. The doctor may use these services singly, in combination or one at a time as the patient’s budget and schedule allow.
ZOOM! Whitening involves at-home or in-office treatment with professional strength hydrogen peroxide gel. Applied via custom-made acrylic trays, the bleaching gel lifts out stains resulting from smoking, age, dark beverages or foods. The patient wears the trays each day for a prescribed amount of time, resulting in a smile several shades brighter in about two weeks. In-office whitening takes about an hour as the gel is activated by a special light. Whitened smiles stay bright indefinitely with good at-home hygiene, professional cleanings and touch-ups.
Composite resin bonding corrects chips, cracks, gaps, crowding and other smile defects. The dentist applies a tooth-colored blend of acrylic and glass, artistically sculpting it to produce a natural-looking, even smile in one short dental visit.
Porcelain veneers beautify heavily stained, chipped or gapped teeth. The dentist removes a thin slice of enamel from the front side of each tooth and takes impressions. The impressions and a treatment plan allow a master ceramist to custom-fabricate these shells of fine porcelain that cover the front side of marred teeth. Permanent and irreversible, dental laminates last years with good hygiene and gentle eating habits.
Six Month Smiles are one of today’s most innovative orthodontic systems. Rather than re-aligning crooked teeth in two to three years, Six Month Smiles straighten the teeth just in the front of the mouth. And, it takes only half a year or so! These braces are perfect for mild orthodontic issues and for people who want great cosmetic results quickly.
What Can We Change for You?
Discuss your options at a personal consultation at Pleasant Grove Family Dentistry. You can look and feel good with expertly executed cosmetic dental services in Texarkana.