Cosmetic Dentistry

There are many kinds of cosmetic dentistry. Here are some of the most popular procedures that people come in for.

• Teeth Whitening – People usually associate whiter teeth with good health. This due to the fact that good oral hygiene is linked having whiter teeth. We always see this on television or in commercials where the hero has a dazzling set of pearly whites. However, there are factors that can cause a person’s teeth to be discolored no matter how good their oral regimen may be. Avid drinkers of coffee or tea may notice that as time goes by, the teeth will become slightly yellowish in color. This is caused by the pigmentation in the drinks that stubbornly sticks to the teeth. This goes the same for people who smoke regularly as the nicotine stains the teeth as well. Without proper treatment, these stains can become permanent.

Vegas Smiles offers the most convenient teeth whitening procedures. Unlike the store bought treatments takes weeks before you see any results, our teeth whitening procedures can give you that beautiful white smile in 30 minutes. Our fast and pain-free Zoom Teeth Whitening, with proper oral care, can last for years.

• Dental Crowns – For unfortunate reasons, there are cases where teeth are damaged or chipped and can no longer be fixed by bonding. This is where dental crowns come in. Dental crowns are caps that are placed and cemented over the damaged tooth. They are shaped like the original undamaged tooth to fully cover the damaged imperfections. This is not fully cosmetic, though, as it has numerous advantages as well that help maintains healthy teeth. There are a lot of sources that state that undergoing a dental crown procedure can be both time-consuming and expensive.

However, technology has paved a way for a faster and more efficient dental crown installation. Here at Vegas Smiles, we offer our patients The Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, commonly known as CEREC. This technology has the ability to provide you durable dental crowns with just a single visit. Compare this to the regular crown installation that takes weeks as the dental crown needs to be created in a separate dental facility.

Time is of the essence with dental crown installations. Aside from the obvious reason that it saves you a lot of time and money, having a long gap between getting the dental impressions and the actual installation could result to the crown not fitting properly. This is due to the fact that teeth can move before the next appointment that the crown is actually installed. Since CEREC Same Day Crowns are installed on the same day that the dental impressions are made, the risk of ill-fitting crowns is eliminated.

• Teeth Straightening – Teeth straightening can be a nightmare for some. We’ve all seen how food can get stuck on braces or how it could cause a lot of discomfort with the possibility of sores or the many painful tightening appointments you need to go through. Some people even get embarrassed on how visible it is once installed. This alone can greatly affect one’s confidence.

Luckily, Vegas Smiles offers the option of getting Invisalign treatments. Think of it as a sleeker option to the traditional braces that is worn over the teeth for at least 22 hours in a day. It is made of BPA-free clear plastic that is practically invisible so there is no need to worry about it affecting your appearance. Invisalign treatments usually last for as short as 6 months to 18 months depending on the severity of the teeth. Another great thing about this is that compared to how painful traditional braces can be, Invisalign can be worn and taken off without much pain.