It’s understandable to be eager to get your smile makeover underway. If you’re ready to transform your grin and make it more gorgeous and gleaming with the help of cosmetic dentistry, you may be curious about how long it will take to complete your treatment. Here’s a closer look at some of the procedures your dentist offers, and when you can expect your incredible results to be ready to rock!
Metal-Free Dental Crowns
If your tooth has suffered from significant damage or decay, it may be too severe to correct with a regular, tooth-colored filling. In this situation, your dentist may recommend a durable, lifelike metal-free dental crown. These restorations both look and feel like real teeth, so they’re not obvious in your arches when you open your mouth to eat, speak, or smile. Your metal-free crown procedure can be done in two appointments: one to take measurements and reshape your enamel, and a second visit to place your new dental crown. Although times can vary, most treatments can be completed in about two short weeks!
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Cosmetic dental bonding can repair teeth with minor chips, uneven wear, small gaps, and even deep discoloration or stains in mere minutes. In fact, the entire treatment can be done in one appointment that lasts about an hour, and unless your tooth needs reshaping, may not even require numbing! This means not only will your visit be brief, but you can go back to your daily routine after treatment without missing a beat, all with no downtime or recovery period!
Teeth Whitening
For patients who want a whiter, brighter smile, take-home whitening trays and gel from your dentist can remove up to eight shades of stains and discoloration in about two weeks. You can even do it in your pajamas, or from halfway around the world. First, you’ll need to visit your dentist for a consultation, but once treatment begins you should notice immediate changes with full effects in about 14 days!
Gummy Smile Correction
If you have a gummy smile or teeth that appear too short or stubby due to an overgrowth of periodontal tissue, this treatment can fix it in as little as two appointments: one for the consultation, and the other for the procedure itself. Gummy smile correction can be done in less than two hours, and the results are permanent. Plus, because your dentist uses the soft tissue laser, the excess tissue will be vaporized by a concentrated beam of light, meaning it is both faster, more comfortable, and more precise than using a scalpel. Furthermore, because it cauterizes as it works, you won’t need sutures, and you’ll be less likely to develop an infection during the healing process.
Remember, it’s understandable to be eager to get your gorgeous new grin underway, but the good news is that most cosmetic dentistry treatments aren’t just safe and effective, they’re also relatively fast and long-lasting, too! To take the first step rebuilding your beautiful smile, schedule a consultation with your dentist today!
About Our Practice
At Arts Family Dentistry of Dallas, we want to make your smile a work of art with the help of cosmetic dentistry! If you’re ready to get your most beautiful, healthy, glowing grin, there’s no time like the present. To learn more about how we can transform your teeth and gums, schedule a consultation for cosmetic dentistry today by visiting our website or calling 214-203-1145.