Albertville, AL
Once you lose time, you can never gain it back. If you are unhappy with some aspect of how your smile looks, you may be in a rush to address the issue, especially if you have a big event upcoming on your schedule. Cosmetic dentistry can transform the appearance of your teeth and smile, producing results worthy of the red carpet in Hollywood. Some cosmetic procedures, however, take longer than others. That’s why, today on the blog, we look at the timeframes entailed for some of the most popular procedures performed by your cosmetic dentists in Albertville.
Teeth whitening: Whitening treatments are performed more than any other type of procedure in the realm of cosmetic dentistry. One of the major advantages to a professional dental whitening treatment is its convenience; a single procedure can be completed in about an hour.
Gum recontouring: If your gums rest too high on your teeth, this can result in a “gummy smile” where more of your tooth structure is covered by your gums than you might like. In the past, correcting this issue meant gum surgery performed by hand with a scalpel. Today, your Boaz cosmetic dentist can resolve this issue with a precise digital laser. Not only do you see the results right away, but the entire procedure can be completed in a matter of minutes, with minimal bleeding, discomfort or risk of infection.
Veneers: Dentists have been using veneers for decades to improve the appearance of their patients’ teeth. Veneers are thin shells of material that are bonded permanently to the front of the treated teeth, simultaneously addressing a wide array of aesthetic flaws, including chips, cracks, small fractures, the appearance of slight crookedness or the concealment of an unwanted gap. Whether you want veneers to treat a single tooth or cover all the visible tooth surfaces in your mouth, the process takes about two weeks to complete.
Implants: If you are living with a missing permanent tooth, this gap in your smile can make you unwilling to show your smile and devastate your confidence. A dental implant represents the finest option available in restorative dentistry to replace your lost tooth in Guntersville. An implant is fixed in your mouth, meaning it will not slip or shift. It is also virtually permanent, and restores more of your chewing ability than any other method of tooth replacement. Receiving a dental implant takes time; you have the implant surgically inserted into your jawbone, then heal for several months while the implant fuses with your jaw, before returning to our office to have the procedure completed with the placement of a crown.
Cosmetic Dentistry in Albertville, Boaz and Guntersville in Alabama
Now that you know about the timeline for some of the most popular ways patients use to address aesthetic issues with their smile, are you ready to learn more about the program of cosmetic dentistry at Wall Street Dentistry? Before any cosmetic work begins, you need to schedule a consultation with one of our dentists. At this appointment, you can share your aesthetic goals. Meanwhile, our dentist reviews your dental records and evaluates your oral health to determine what procedures are best for you. To make an appointment, just call (256) 878-0525 or visit us online.
