With cosmetic dentistry, every smile can be made spectacular. If you see flaws in your smile that you would like to correct, Dr. Mary Beth Mihalakis can dramatically improve your appearance by changing the aesthetics of your teeth. We offer a wide array of cosmetic dentistry services to our patients, including:
- Teeth Whitening
- Dental Implants, including Diem 2
- Porcelain Veneers
- Cosmetic Bonding
During your initial consultation, we will customize a detailed treatment plan that meets your specific needs, desires, and budgetary concerns. Cosmetic dentistry gives you the ability to face the world with a confident, bright, and healthy smile. We invite you to read through the cosmetic dentistry services we offer and to call us with any questions. We’d love to help you design your perfect smile. Contact us today to set up a consultation!
Teeth Whitening
Whitening your teeth is often one of the easiest and most cost-effective methods to brightening and improving your appearance. As we grow older, our teeth will naturally begin to lose some of their youthful luster. This discoloration can be due to aging, what we eat and drink, the use of tobacco, certain illnesses, and even various types of medications.
Fortunately, there are safe, effective, and comfortable techniques that will dramatically whiten teeth and return the appearance of a bright, youthful smile. At the offices of Dr. Mary Beth Mihalakis, we’ll first consult with you to determine your needs, and then we’ll help you choose which teeth-whitening method will fit best with your lifestyle and budget.
Cosmetic Bonding
An easy, relatively low-cost alternative to improving the appearance of your teeth is a procedure called cosmetic bonding. Cosmetic bonding involves adhering tooth-colored resin material to your teeth in order to correct and restore various types of dental flaws, including:
- Discolored teeth
- Teeth with gaps or spaces
- Misaligned or irregularly shaped teeth
- Chipped or cracked teeth
Cosmetic bonding is an easy, non-invasive, low-cost dental procedure that can often be completed in a single office visit.
Porcelain Veneers
Have you always dreamed of facing the world with a spectacular smile? At the offices of Dr. Mary Beth Mihalakis, we can make that dream a reality with porcelain veneers. Constructed from wafer-thin porcelain, veneers are permanently bonded to the front of your teeth to cover dental imperfections. Since each porcelain veneer is custom-made, the end result is wholly natural, stunning, and beautiful. Porcelain veneers can correct a wide range of dental flaws, including:
- Stained and discolored teeth that are unable to be whitened
- Cracked, chipped, and/or broken teeth
- Uneven or irregularly shaped teeth
- Misaligned teeth
- Teeth with gaps between them
- Worn down teeth
Everyone deserves a spectacular smile, even if nature didn’t bless them with one. If you’re considering enhancing your smile and would like to know more about porcelain veneers, call our office today. We are happy to answer any of your questions.
Crowns and Bridges
Crowns are dental restorations that cover a tooth that is either likely to break or is too broken down to be restored with a filling. Many people are familiar with the traditional silver dental crowns that have been used for years, and while these crowns are reliable, long-lasting, and function well, they are not cosmetically appealing.
Today, patients have a better choice in Procera® Crowns. These all-ceramic crowns contain no metal, have a secure and comfortable fit, and are just as strong and reliable as their metal counterparts. Since Procera® Crowns are custom made to match the color and translucency of your natural tooth, they are also cosmetically appealing. With a Procera® Crown, your smile will once again be secure, comfortable, and beautiful.
Dental Bridges are prosthetic replacements used to fill the gaps created by missing teeth. A bridge will provide cosmetic balance in order to restore your smile, but also serves to maintain the structure and integrity of your mouth. When a tooth is lost and the gap isn’t filled, strain is placed on the adjacent teeth, causing problems with a patient’s bite and jaw. Over time, the risk for additional tooth loss and gum disease increases.
To avoid these issues and to protect your oral health, replacing a missing tooth immediately is crucial. We understand that the comfort and beauty of your bridge is also essential. This is why our office uses all porcelain bridges. They look, feel, and function just like your natural teeth. And, since all porcelain bridges contain no metal, there is zero discoloration at the gum line, making them a highly aesthetic option for replacing lost teeth.
Fixed Bridges are used when there is at least one serviceable tooth on both sides of the missing-tooth gap. The procedure, which isn’t overly invasive or uncomfortable, typically takes no more than two or three appointments to complete. In order to prepare for the fixed bridge and offer the necessary support, the tooth on either side of the gap will be crowned. Then, the bridge is joined to these teeth and the replacement tooth is attached to the crowns.
A fixed bridge delivers high on functionality, offers patients increased confidence and security in their daily lives, and creates a natural, aesthetically pleasing smile.