Over the years, perhaps you’ve heard people say, “Beauty is pain.” This phrase refers to the idea that you must suffer for good looks. Concerning your smile, though, the opposite is true: you don’t need intrusive care to get a lovely grin. You could always opt for non-invasive cosmetic procedures. If that sounds good, your local Weatherford dentist can tell you more. To that end, here’s a summary of non-invasive cosmetic dentistry and some examples of its services.
What’s Non-Invasive Cosmetic Dentistry?
Non-invasive cosmetic dentistry is a convenient way to beautify teeth. More specifically, it’s aesthetic dental work that doesn’t require surgery, anesthesia, or lengthy recoveries.
In recent years, the field has gotten quite popular due to its features. Non-invasive cosmetic dentistry, you see, is painless, quick, and uncomplicated. You can trust it to produce amazing results without discomfort or major schedule commitments.
Non-Invasive Cosmetic Dental Options
Most dentists offer a range of non-invasive cosmetic dental options. Common examples of these include the following:
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Cosmetic dental bonding is ideal for treating minor smile flaws. In particular, it works by applying tooth-colored resin onto the affected teeth. This material then hides issues like small stains and chips from view. Done well, the overall procedure is quick, cheap, and lasts for several years.
Fortunately, the bonding process isn’t invasive. Your teeth don’t need to be prepped for resin. On the contrary, a dentist can safely place and shape it onto each tooth. Therefore, a bonding treatment typically only takes 30 minutes to an hour.
Teeth Whitening
Per its name, teeth whitening directly whitens your enamel. It relies on a special bleaching gel to remove stains from your tooth surfaces. As a result, treatment usually leads to a smile six to eight shades whiter.
Like cosmetic dental bonding, whitening doesn’t get intrusive. The bleaching gel it uses has no side effects and requires no prep work. Furthermore, the dentist adjusts the gel amount to ensure quick-but-thorough results. As such, an in-office session only requires an hour at most.
Porcelain Veneers
Simply put, porcelain veneers are shells that cover the fronts of teeth. Dentists place them to hide a patient’s smile flaws – chips, cracks, stains, and misalignments. Using porcelain, they blend seamlessly with surrounding teeth and look highly lifelike.
Generally, veneer placement isn’t much of a hassle. Dentists only remove a tiny amount of enamel to prep the treated teeth. From there, the placed shells transform your smile quickly and without the need for recovery.
Ultimately, non-invasive cosmetic dentistry is a pain-free way to transform teeth. Talk to your dental provider about whether it would work for you!
About the Practice
Beacon Dentistry of Weatherford is based in Weatherford, TX. Led by Drs. Novak, Johannsen, and Collins, our practice offers the best in personalized dentistry. As such, we perform preventive, cosmetic, and restorative work, as well as emergency dental care. Our office is also a certified provider of Invisalign clear aligners for crooked teeth. For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on our website or by phone at (817)-594-7302.