Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry focuses on the appearance of your teeth so that you can be happy with the look of your smile. Although cosmetic dentistry is something that many dentists claim to offer, Dr. Shin has been specially trained to provide patients with many different cosmetic dentistry treatments.
Dr. Shin employs many different techniques, procedures, and technologies to provide his patients with dazzling new smiles. If you are unsatisfied with your smile, cosmetic dentistry can give you a beautiful, white, straight smile.
Dr. Shin, and the staff at Alpine Periodontics, provide
smile makeovers for a number of different problems that you may have with your
teeth. No matter what your problem may be there is a cosmetic, general, or restorative dentistry solution.
Gaps in Smile – Having gaps in your smile can cause a number of different problems. You might be concerned with your appearance, but gaps can also cause bite problems, leading to painful teeth or jaw muscles. Dr. Shin can correct gaps in your smile with treatments like Invisalign or smile makeover solutions, such as porcelain veneers or dental bonding.
Gummy Smile – If your gums are red an inflamed it could be a sign of periodontal disease. Also, having a gummy smile might be a source of self-consciousness or embarrassment. Dr. Shin can correct your smile if you are unhappy about the amount of gum tissue that is visable, or if your gums are suffering from periodontal disease with laser gum therapy.
Teeth Whitening – Whitening the color of your smile can give you a huge boost in self-confidence. Teeth can become darker or stained over time from food, drink, tobacco products, or other staining agents. Dr. Shin can whiten your smile with BriteSmile, or, if the stains cannot be lightened, with porcelain veneers or dental bonding.
Broken Teeth – Teeth can be chipped, cracked, or broken off from any number of elements. Broken, chipped, or cracked teeth can alter your bite and prevent you from chewing properly. If you have a broken tooth, Dr. Shin can restore your smile so that it looks and functions properly with dental bonding, dental crowns, or porcelain veneers.
Crooked Teeth – Having crooked teeth can be a huge burden. Not only will crooked teeth affect your bite, but they can also make you feel ashamed of your smile. Dr. Shin can use Invisalign, porcelain veneers, or dental bonding to correct your crooked teeth so that you can be proud of your smile.
Misshapen Teeth – Misshapen teeth can cause you to be self-conscious about your smile, as well as disrupt your bite. If you have misshapen teeth, contact Dr. Shin to have them fixed. Dr. Shin can use dental crowns, porcelain veneers, or dental bonding to correct your tooth problems.
Decay in Teeth – If your teeth hurt when you eat or drink, it may be sign that you have decaying teeth. Having decayed teeth is dangerous because it can lead to tooth loss and periodontal disease. If you are suffering from decaying teeth, schedule an appointment with Dr. Shin; you can have your teeth repaired with dental crowns, white fillings, dental bonding, dental implants, or oral surgery.
Headaches/Migraines – Headaches and migraines are often dismissed as not having any type of physical cause. However, new evidence is now showing that a misalignment of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) (the joint that connects your lower jaw to your head) can cause serious problems including tension and vascular headaches. A misaligned TMJ can cause tooth grinding, jaw pain, and headaches. Dr. Shin can correct these problems with neuromuscular dentistry and realigning your TMJ.
No matter what your problem is, cosmetic dentistry can transform your teeth so that you can be proud of your smile. Cosmetic dentistry uses many different treatments and procedures to give you a better smile, including:
- Porcelain Veneers – Porcelain veneers are used in cosmetic dentistry as a way to repair cracked, chipped, misshaped, permanently stained, or any other problems with the front teeth.
- Dental Bonding – Dr. Shin can bond your teeth so that you don’t have to suffer from irregularities in your teeth like gaps in your smile, misshapen teeth, or broken teeth.
- Dental Crowns – Cosmetic dentistry can also involve restorations like porcelain crowns that match the color of your natural teeth while repairing a damaged tooth so that it functions properly.
- White Fillings – If you are having a cavity filled, Dr. Shin will fill it with a composite or porcelain inlay. This will give you a wonderful restoration that matches the color of your other teeth.
- Teeth Whitening – Teeth whitening is one of the most common forms of cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Shin can brighten your smile with BriteSmile™ so that you are not worried about the shade of your teeth.