When you work with a fantastic cosmetic dentist in Summerlin like Dr. Cohan, one of the benefits you get is the opportunity to select from a wide range of different procedures and treatments that can assist you in achieving the smile you have always wanted. You may improve your outcomes, save money, and complete the task in a time period that is suitable for your lifestyle if you are aware of the various possibilities that are available to you.
If you believe that there is only one way to acquire stunning teeth that are straight, then it's time to talk to our cosmetic dentist in Summerlin about these four incredible alternatives:
Dental Veneers (Traditional and Same Day)
Dental veneers are an essential component of any smile makeover that aims to "go big or go home." But were you aware that you can order a veneer of a particular type from one of several other categories? Our cosmetic dentist in Summerlin may recommend either classic porcelain veneers or same-day veneers. Both of these alternatives are available to you.
With porcelain veneers, the material can be made to be as aesthetically pleasing and long-lasting as feasible. When we bond across your top front teeth (the teeth that are considered to be in your "smile zone"), we typically use them in groups of six or more. To complete the procedure, you will need approximately two consultations, and a ceramist will hand create each of the veneers individually. After they have been put into place, it will appear as though you have a whole new grin.
Same-day veneers are a tiny bit different than traditional veneers. They are molded chairside out of composite material, not porcelain, as opposed to being manufactured of porcelain (like white fillings.) This allows you the ability to swiftly cover up a tooth that has a surface imperfection, such as a stain or a chip in the enamel, which may be a very embarrassing situation. If you do this, then when you grin, there won't be a single tooth that sticks out from the others. Instead, it has a homogeneous appearance and is easy to mistake for the others. Composite veneers, on the other hand, do not have the same level of durability as porcelain veneers, and the material itself is somewhat more opaque. Because of this, Dr. Cohan will only recommend them when there are only one or two teeth that require attention, rather than when there are multiple teeth that require attention at the same time.
Whiter Teeth in Record Time
It has never been a secret that professional teeth bleaching methods provide a brighter smile than treatments that can be purchased over the counter. But if our personalized take-home whitening solution isn't fast enough for your needs — for example, if you have an unexpected job interview or blind date that came up — you always have the option of undergoing a same-day whitening treatment if you need your teeth whitened right away.
During an in-office bleaching procedure, our Summerlin cosmetic dentist will apply a highly concentrated whitening gel to your teeth, after which they will utilize a specialized light to speed up the process of stain release and oxidation. After that, the gel is removed by rinsing, and the process is repeated a few more times until your tooth enamel is as white as it can possibly be.
After you have finished a session of same-day whitening, the brightness of your teeth is comparable to what you would observe with a take-home system. However, you can still utilize custom trays to continue whitening or to touch up your results as necessary.
Before undergoing any other kind of cosmetic dentistry treatment, our Summerlin cosmetic dentist typically advises having your teeth whitened first. Why? Because Dr. Cohan intends to make new restorations, such as porcelain crowns or white fillings, blend in with the color of your teeth as closely as possible. Because those materials cannot be bleached off at a later time, they would have to be replaced in order to get the desired effect of a whiter smile. It is preferable to begin with a brilliant enamel right from the beginning of the process.
Gum Recontouring, often known as "Gummy Smile Treatments"
The appearance of small teeth can be caused by excessive gingiva (gums). When you smile, people may actually see more of your gums than they do of your teeth. When you grin with your gums showing, it may appear as though your mouth is not healthy or that your teeth are unattractive, but in truth, your mouth and your teeth are perfectly healthy and gorgeous.
Your gum tissues can be repositioned and reshaped with the use of a gentle laser by our Summerlin cosmetic dentist in order to address this aesthetic challenge. You can get the appearance of having teeth that are fuller in only one appointment by having the gums reshaped so that a greater portion of the tooth enamel is exposed.
Recontouring of the gums is routinely performed in conjunction with a number of other procedures, including...
Sometimes the spacing between our teeth is just naturally irregular. The biting edges don't always match up with the neighboring edges, giving the appearance that your teeth are misshapen or that their sizes are inconsistent. In point of fact, your teeth are in immaculate condition! It's even possible that they have no crookedness whatsoever. This is when the expertise of our Summerlin cosmetic dentist comes into play. Dr. Cohan is able to undertake conservative tooth contouring and bonding procedures in order to assist smooth out, build up, or even out regions so that the shape of your smile seems to flow in a line that is smooth and even from one side of your mouth to the other. Bonding is an excellent treatment option for fixing minor flaws like chipped or gapped teeth.
The fact that bonding and contouring aren't painful, expensive, or time-consuming is probably the nicest thing about them. In most cases, there is no requirement for numbing.
Which option is the most suitable for you? Make an appointment with our Summerlin cosmetic dentist as soon as possible to find out more.
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Dr. Marianne Cohan was voted The Best Dentist/ Dental Office and Best Cosmetic Dentist from The Las Vegas Review-Journal in 2020 and 2021. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1992.
With an emphasis on cosmetic dentistry, complete makeovers, and implant dentistry, Dr. Cohan is committed to continuing education and feels that we never stop learning. Dr. Cohan takes pride in using high-powered magnification to perform minimally invasive restorative dentistry. She uses all the latest technological advances including digital radiography, digital photography, computer simulations, and high-resolution pictures of your proposed treatment on 55-inch screens. She also utilizes CBCT (cone beam) and laser technology.
Dr. Cohan is always available to her patients and is available for any dental emergency.
