What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic Dentistry is used to improve the appearance of your teeth & gums. At Discovery Dental WA, we offer the best cosmetic dentistry treatment to achieve the beautiful smile as you want.
Cosmetic Dentistry is used to improve the appearance of your teeth & gums. At Discovery Dental WA, we offer the best cosmetic dentistry treatment to achieve the beautiful smile as you want.
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<strong>What</strong> <strong>is</strong> <strong>Cosmetic</strong> Dent<strong>is</strong>try?<br />
At D<strong>is</strong>covery Dental in Issaquah, one of the common questions patients ask us <strong>is</strong> "<strong>What</strong> <strong>is</strong><br />
cosmetic dent<strong>is</strong>try?" With the increase in demand and number of services available over the past<br />
several years, the confusion <strong>is</strong> understandable. <strong>Cosmetic</strong> dent<strong>is</strong>try gives people the option of<br />
improving their smile and appearance through one of several procedures. In most cases, the<br />
patient has m<strong>is</strong>aligned, stained, cracked, chipped, or m<strong>is</strong>sing teeth and they feel self-conscious<br />
about it. <strong>Cosmetic</strong> dent<strong>is</strong>try returns their confidence while improving oral health at the same<br />
time.<br />
Specific <strong>Cosmetic</strong> Dent<strong>is</strong>try Procedures<br />
Before you decide to undergo a cosmetic dent<strong>is</strong>try procedure to enhance your image, it's<br />
important to understand what to expect. The following are among the most popular procedures<br />
offered by Dr. Vanama and her staff:<br />
• Teeth whitening: Smoking, certain medications, drinking coffee, and consuming certain<br />
foods can all leave your teeth an unattractive brown or yellow color. Professional teeth whitening<br />
brightens the shade of your teeth by as much as 10 times. To brighten your teeth, Dr. Vanama<br />
prepares a customized tray to fit your mouth, fills it with whitening solution, and leaves it on for<br />
approximately one hour. You may need to come in for several sessions to get the results you<br />
desire. You also have the option of purchasing an at-home teeth whitening kit from us.<br />
• Porcelain veneers: A porcelain veneer <strong>is</strong> an extremely thin shell that can cover stains,<br />
gaps in your teeth, chips, and other dental problems. Before placing a porcelain veneer, Dr.<br />
Vanama takes an impression of your tooth and removes a tiny amount of tooth enamel in order to<br />
place it. You receive a temporary veneer at your first appointment and then come back for your<br />
permanent fitting.<br />
• Crowns and bridges: Crowns, which restore the normal shape and function of a tooth,<br />
cover the affected tooth completely. They are useful to protect a tooth from further decay, to<br />
cover a tooth after a root canal procedure, or to hold a dental bridge in place. Bridges are partial<br />
dentures that replace one or more m<strong>is</strong>sing teeth. They are anchored to surrounding teeth to keep<br />
them in place.<br />
• Inv<strong>is</strong>align braces: Approximately once every two weeks, you replace your Inv<strong>is</strong>align tray<br />
with a new one designed exclusively for the shape of your mouth and teeth and based on your<br />
treatment goals. For best results, you should wear your Inv<strong>is</strong>align tray at all times except when<br />
you eat or brush your teeth. Treatment times tend to be shorter than with traditional braces.<br />
Have Additional Questions? Just Let Us Know<br />
We understand that deciding to have a cosmetic dent<strong>is</strong>try procedure completed <strong>is</strong> a big dec<strong>is</strong>ion.<br />
You are welcome to schedule an appointment for a consultation or contact us with your
questions. Whether you want to know how much veneers cost or need more details about a<br />
specific procedure, we're here for you.<br />
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