The intent of esthetic dentistry is to completely transform what otherwise is an average smile into an award-winning smile.  This is not to say that our objective is to indulge an individuals vanity, but rather our goal is to improve self-esteem in a scientific manner that helps the individual lead a more functional and enjoyable life.

A person who believes that he or she cannot show their teeth when they smile feels severely limited in personal relationships and professional situations.  This debilitating affect on social interaction can make a person who is otherwise gregarious and dynamic become shy, withdrawn, or even sullen toward the world.

Esthetic dentistry restores self confidence by restoring a genuine beauty to the smile that can be projected back into the world in the form of a robust and fulfilling lifestyle.  There is nothing vain or ego-driven about this.  It is more being ones own personal best than anything else.

The psychological dynamics of this service are only part of the equation, however.  Real science has to go into transforming this intangible sense of new-found confidence into tangible realities that can be seen by others in public and appreciated by the individual in private. 

In order to accomplish this objective, it is necessary for us first to carefully examine every aspect of your smile.  Assessments must be made as to the degree of repair or improvement needed, and appropriate esthetic dentistry treatments must be implemented to correct the issues at hand. 

There are a number of esthetic dentistry services that target specific cosmetic dental challenges and correct problems with amazing results.  Just a few of these services include, but are not limited, to the following:

Teeth are crooked and need to be straightened.  New types of mouthguards and new forms of orthodontics such as Invisalign have replaced the metal brackets and wire of traditional orthodontics and can correct an irregular smile with pain-free, unobtrusive techniques that wont embarrass patients or get in the way of eating or social interaction.

Teeth that have gaps between them can be corrected with cosmetic orthodontics or cosmetic dental bonding.  Thin veneers can also be placed on the sides of the teeth to fill in the gaps.    

Teeth that are stained and need to be whitened can be treated by cosmetic resin or professional dental cosmetic tooth cleaning services. 

Gums that hang embarrassingly over the tops of your teeth can be altered through a process called crown lengthening.  This causes the tops of your teeth to be visible when you smile without your gums themselves being visible.  

Teeth that are too long can be reshaped comfortable so that the edges of the top teeth smoothly follow the curve of the lower lip.

Esthetic dentistry uses a variety of tools, technology, and methodologies not commonly used in general dentistry.  Some of its benefits are purely cosmetic, while others have real medical value as well.  For this reason, practitioners of this highly specialized science must pursue credentials in licensing in general dentistry as well as cosmetic dentistry in order to offer each patient the maximum benefits that any given procedure can provide.