Thanks to widespread medical advances, people are living longer and enjoying a better quality of life than ever before. Fortunately, dental advances mean that you can achieve a smile that looks as young as you feel. Whether you want whiter teeth, you hope to correct worn down teeth, or you have another dental concern, your Downey, CA dentist offers a wide range of cosmetic procedures that can correct the dental flaws that often occur with age.
Cosmetic Options
Even if you maintain excellent dental hygiene, you may suffer structural damage to your teeth. Chips, cracks, worn down teeth, and other flaws can occur simply because of repeated use, exposure to acidic foods, or the gradual erosion of dental structure. To correct these problems, Downey Family Dentistry offers several cosmetic options:
- Veneers – These thin porcelain shells adhere to the front of your teeth. Less than half a millimeter thick, they can mask structural flaws in the surface of your teeth. They can also close gaps and correct the shape of worn down teeth.
- Bonding – Your dentist will apply a hard dental resin to the surface of your teeth, and he can use it to fill in chips and cracks in its surface. He will then shape the resin to achieve a smooth and natural-looking shape. Finally, he will harden the material using a special curing light.
- Teeth whitening – Whitening treatment is a simple procedure, but it can take years off your appearance. Both in-office treatments and take-home whitening trays can dramatically reduce tooth discoloration and leave you with a smile that is up to eight shades whiter.
Restorative Options
Even if your teeth have extensive structural damage or decay, you can still achieve a more youthful smile, thanks to advanced restorative procedures.
- Crowns – These tooth-shaped restorations sit on top of a damaged tooth, strengthening it and masking structural flaws and severe discoloration. You will receive a personalized dental crown that looks natural and matches your surrounding teeth.
- Bridges – Bridges can replace one or more missing teeth. Your dentist will fill in the gap with a synthetic tooth and hold it in place with crowns on the surrounding teeth.
- Implants – This advanced procedure is a permanent method of tooth replacement. Made up of a titanium post and a dental crown, implants replace both the tooth and the natural dental root, making it the only method of tooth replacement that can prevent jaw bone degeneration.
- Full mouth reconstruction – A full mouth reconstruction allows you to choose several restorative or cosmetic treatments to target your specific concerns and achieve a healthier, younger looking smile.
About Downey Family Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Hadis Reyhani, Dr. Ben Reyhani, and Dr. Pasha Hakimzadeh provide a wealth of combined experience, along with innovative technology and personalized care, to help improve our patients’ dental health and function and help them enjoy smiling again. To schedule a consultation, call Downey Family Cosmetic Dentistry today at (562) 472-2433.
