Bright, white, straight, defect-free. Few people have flawless smiles. If you're contemplating cosmetic dentistry, let the team at Smith Family Dentistry in Columbia, SC, help you decide what's right for your teeth and gums. Working with Dr. Gene Smith will give you the look and the confidence you deserve.
What is cosmetic dentistry?
It's a branch of dentistry which has expanded in popularity and scope over the past three decades. Cosmetic dentists have extensive training in services which remake the contours, size, alignment and color of healthy teeth. They also change the configuration of surrounding gum tissue.
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry says that people notice your smile before anything else about you. Plus, they make judgements about your personality and competence based on how your smile looks. That makes your teeth and gums critical to your overall well-being as well as to your oral health.
The consultation
It's a friendly meeting between you and Dr. Smith in his Columbia office. Cosmetic dentistry relies on both subjective and objective information to formulate the proper care plan. As such, you'll tell Dr. Smith about the changes you'd like make. He'll examine your mouth, ensuring all is healthy and well. Then, he'll recommend treatments to achieve your aesthetic goals. Plans vary according to personal taste, realistic expectations, time and budget.
Offered treatments
You may need only one service, a combination of two or three or a complete smile makeover. Whatever the case, rest assured of the best in diagnostic and treatment techniques and materials, too.
At Smith Family Dentistry, Dr. Smith delivers:
- Professional teeth whitening performed at-home or in the office in about an hour
- Tooth-colored fillings which restore decay with natural-looking composite resin or porcelain
- Composite resin bonding which adds a blend of glass and plastic to tooth enamel, blending away chips, craze lines, small gaps, and more
- Porcelain veneers, thin laminates of dental-grade ceramic which camouflage everything from large cracks to deep stains, cracks, and odd tooth shape and size
- Cosmetic contouring, a gentle sanding and reshaping of tooth enamel
Be a more confident you
Make a positive statement with your best smile. Contact the friendly team at Smith Family Dentistry in Columbia, SC. Book your cosmetic dentistry consultation with Dr. Gene Smith to get the details you need for an informed decision. Call us at (803) 738-9543.