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4 Quick Cosmetic Treatments to Boost Your Smile
Between work and family celebrations, the holiday season is filled with photo ops. So, if you’ve been thinking about enhancing your smile, there’s no better time.
Emmanuel Aguilar, DMD, of American Dental Clinic in San Diego, California, specializes in cosmetic dentistry. Improving your smile doesn’t have to require long and complex procedures.
Thanks to modern dentistry, Dr. Aguilar offers several minimally invasive treatments that deliver impressive results in just one or two visits.
Here are four popular treatments to get your smile holiday-ready in a hurry.
Professional teeth whitening
One of the fastest ways to take your smile from dull to dazzling is with professional teeth whitening. Unlike over-the-counter kits that can provide inconsistent results, an in-office whitening treatment is safe, effective, and fast. We use professional-grade whitening agents to break up stains and discoloration caused by coffee, tea, wine, and aging. In about an hour, your teeth can become several shades lighter, giving you a noticeably brighter smile.
Dental bonding
If you have minor imperfections, such as small chips, cracks, or slight gaps between your teeth, dental bonding is an excellent solution. This procedure involves applying a tooth-colored composite resin to the affected tooth. Dr. Aguilar skillfully sculpts the resin to match the natural shape and shade of your other teeth and then hardens it with a special light. The result is a seamless repair that blends in perfectly with your smile, and it’s typically completed in a single visit.
Tooth contouring
Tooth contouring, also known as enamel shaping, is a subtle yet effective procedure used to correct minor cosmetic imperfections. By removing a tiny amount of tooth enamel, Dr. Aguilar can smooth out small chips, fix slight overlaps, or reshape pointy or uneven teeth. This painless process provides immediate results, making it a perfect last-minute touch-up before a big holiday event.
Same-day crowns
A damaged or severely discolored tooth can detract from an otherwise beautiful smile. In the past, getting a dental crown required multiple appointments. However, our high-tech office is equipped to provide same-day crowns. This technology enables us to design, create, and place a custom-fitted crown in a single appointment. A crown covers the entire visible portion of a tooth, restoring its shape, size, strength, and appearance for a functional and aesthetically pleasing result.
If you’re ready to brighten your smile for the holidays, call our San Diego, California, office at 858-215-2951 or use our online booking tool to schedule your consultation today.
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