Cosmetic Dental Services Tampa, FL

Dental veneers are a thin layer of porcelain that fits on top of your front teeth. Your dentist removes some of the enamel from the outer surface of your teeth. Then, a custom porcelain veneer is fabricated and bonded to the tooth. The veneer looks and feels like a natural tooth.

Veneers can help improve the appearance of teeth that:

• Have stubborn stains
• Are chipped
• Are crooked
• Are moderately fractured

There are two whitening options for patients:

In-office whitening: In-office whitening requires an appointment of approximately 45-60 minutes. During that appointment, we’ll isolate your teeth, place a whitening gel on them, and activate the gel with a UV light. We’ll repeat the process three to four times (every 15 minutes). When you leave your whitening appointment, your teeth will be up to eight shades lighter.

At-home whitening: At-home whitening from your Tampa cosmetic dentist includes custom whitening trays and professional-strength teeth whitening gel. At one appointment, we’ll create models of your teeth. At the second appointment, you’ll receive your custom trays, whitening gel, and instructions for use. This approach takes a bit longer to achieve results (a few weeks), but you get to do it in the privacy of your own home at a time that’s convenient for you.

Dental implants are one of the best options for restoring missing teeth. A titanium post or screw is surgically implanted into the jawbone. Once it’s integrated, we’ll place a dental crown over the implant. A dental implant looks, feels, and functions like a natural tooth. It’s one of the best options for tooth replacement because it helps preserve the jawbone and prevent bone loss and gum disease.

Another way a Tampa cosmetic dentist can restore missing teeth is with a dental bridge. A bridge consists of two abutment crowns that fit over the natural teeth adjacent to the missing tooth and a pontic (fake tooth) that fits into the empty space. All components are fused, creating a single unit that is cemented in place. A dental bridge is a long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing option for tooth replacement.