Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry includes an entire list of procedures that improve the appearance of smiles. Damaged, stained, or missing teeth can create more than just an impaired smile. Self-confidence is affected in some patients.

Dr. Francisco Mondragon provides many ways to improve the appearance of the teeth and mouth.

Teeth whitening may be a simple solution for dull or stained teeth. The whitening gels available to a dentist can provide improvement in many shades of white in as little as one treatment.

Dental veneers are used for many dental problems including stains, chips, or gaps between teeth. A tooth-colored shell is bonded onto the front of existing teeth to cover cosmetic imperfections.

Dental shaping is used to restore a tooth to normal size and contour. It is a painless process using tooth filling material to reshape the tooth.

Dental crowns are used on teeth that have been substantially damaged but can be saved by replacing the part of the tooth above the gum line. A crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is placed over the prepared root of a tooth.

Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth and roots. A crown is one part of an implant that replaces the part of the tooth visible, and a titanium screw is used to replace the root. It requires a minor office procedure to place.

Orthodontic treatment straightens crooked teeth or even buck teeth. Several types of braces are available as well as aligners.