Information About Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures

A smile makeover combines several cosmetic dentistry procedures (teeth whitening, bonding, veneers) to improve the appearance of the teeth and mouth.

Our Plano office offers Day White teeth whitening for patients desiring a brighter, whiter smile without having to undergo extensive dental work.

Dental bonding is a cosmetic dentistry procedure that corrects chips, cracks, discoloration and staining without extensive dental treatment.

Tooth-colored fillings made of resin look like natural teeth while protecting the strength of the tooth so that it can continue to function properly.

Porcelain veneers are custom made to fit over the front surface of a tooth that has an imperfection to create a brighter smile.

Dental implants are metal posts that are placed in the jaw as artificial roots for crowns and dentures to restore the patient’s teeth.

Implant-retained dentures are dentures that are secured in the mouth with titanium implant posts to provide more strength and stability.

Sometimes labeled as the “smile in a day”, the “All-on-4®” dental implant procedure is an option for replacing multiple teeth at once.

An implant-retained bridge is a permanent dental restoration procedure that replaces multiple teeth using implants to secure the new teeth in place.

Full mouth restoration combines restorative dental procedures (crowns, bridges, or dentures) to improve the look and function of the teeth and mouth.

A dental crown is a porcelain restoration that covers the entire surface of the tooth to repair chips, cracks and stains, and strengthens the tooth.

Dental bridges are artificial teeth that replace missing teeth to give patients a complete, beautiful and natural-looking smile.

To repair and restore damage to the teeth, a dental onlay provides more coverage than a tooth-colored filling, but less than a dental crown.

The Cadent iTero 3D scanning technology allows dentists to gain accurate scans so that restorations can be created for a precise fit.

Digital dental X-rays reveal deeper areas of the teeth and gums to show developing issues or concerns that cannot be seen with a physical exam.

DIAGNOdent is an advanced laser cavity detector technology that allows dentists to find tooth decay and cavities in the very earliest of stages.

Nitrous oxide, commonly referred to as laughing gas, is a gas dental professionals use to help their patients feel calm throughout the procedure.

Oral-conscious sedation is a moderate sedative, usually in pill form, used to relax and ease anxious patients before a dental procedure.

Intravenous sedation (most commonly known as IV sedation) is a drug administered through the veins to sedate patients during dental procedures.

Regular dental exams are an important part of preventative health care because they evaluate the risk of tooth decay and other problems.

Routine professional dental cleanings help men, women and children maintain healthy teeth and beautiful smiles year after year.

Periodontal disease (also known as gum disease) affects close to 75% of most adults and is caused by an infection of the gum tissues.