Cosmetic dentistry is improving the aesthetic appeal of your teeth. It's usually a superficial fix but some treatment options are functional restorations as well. Dr. Prasanna Ravuri of Merritt Dental Care in Stamford, CT, provides her patients with several treatment options.
What does Dr. Ravuri offer patients?
- Teeth whitening treatments are one of the most popular services. Teeth darken or stain with aging or because of consuming too much coffee or even smoking. In Stamford, your dentist offers an in-office whitening treatment that takes about an hour. If going to the office isn't an option for you, no problem. She offers patients a teeth-whitening kit to take home to remove stains at home when it's convenient for you.
- If teeth whitening just isn't going to do it for you, you may need a more substantial cosmetic dentistry treatment option, like veneers. Porcelain veneers are thin sturdy oral appliances that adhere to the surface of teeth to conceal badly shaped or broken teeth; cracked or chipped teeth; poorly aligned teeth; and heavily discolored or stained teeth. These custom-made appliances blend in with natural teeth and restore your smile.
- Composite is a material used to fill holes or cavities made by bacteria. What makes composite material different is that the color matches existing teeth, as oppose to the silver fillings used in the past. The filling is virtually undetectable and creates a seamless smile that may have suffered from poorly aligned teeth, badly shaped teeth, or excessively stained teeth. Composite is one of those cosmetic procedures that also provides a functional purpose. Your dentist cleans out cavities from bacteria, disinfects the area and seals the hole with composite filling to protect teeth from bacteria.
Need a consultation?
Would you like to learn more about cosmetic dentistry? You should talk to your Merritt Dental Care dentist, Dr. Prasanna Ravuri, in Stamford, CT. Discover how you can beautify your smile by calling (203) 356-9990.