It’s normal to be excited about getting a healthy, dazzling smile! In fact, you’re probably eager for your smile makeover to begin so you can start showing off your newly improved grin. But exactly how long you’ll need to wait depends on which procedures you’ll be having. Here’s a quick guide to some common cosmetic dentistry treatments, and when you can expect your results to be ready to share with the world!
Veneers
Veneers are thin porcelain shells that fit over your teeth and can correct myriad flaws ranging from their color to their shape, size, and even their spacing. Perhaps that’s how they earned the nickname “instant orthodontics.” The great news is that while real orthodontics could take years to align your smile properly, with veneers you can expect your new smile to be ready in about two appointments. First, you’ll need your teeth reshaped and some impression made, and then you’ll return to have your veneers attached when they’re back from the dental lab. In fact, you can expect to be showing off that gorgeous grin in about two weeks!
Metal-Free Dental Restorations
Metal free dental restorations are a great way to replace older metal fillings that stand out in your smile. If you only need a simple filling, you can typically replace them in one appointment. However, if you require a dental crown, it could take two.
Direct Bonding
Direct bonding uses the same materials that are used in metal-free dental restorations to repair or rebuild broken or badly stained teeth. This treatment can be done in one appointment, depending on the number needing repair. Typically, it takes less than 30 minutes per tooth, so if you only need to fix one, you could be sharing a newly restored smile in under an hour from start to finish!
Teeth Whitening
Imagine having a whiter, brighter smile in about an hour. With professional teeth whitening, you can do just that! Unlike those store-bought kits and white strips that can take many months to work, professional whitening can remove up to eight shades of discoloration in just one quick appointment!
Gum Recontouring / Crown Lengthening
Do you have an overly “gummy” smile that makes your teeth look small? Gum recontouring / crown lengthening uses a laser to permanently remove excess tissue that could be throwing off the balance of your grin. This treatment can be done in about one or two appointments, depending on how many teeth you’d like treated, and because it uses a laser, it is much more comfortable than prior iterations that use a scalpel.
Remember, cosmetic dentistry is a beautiful, safe way to get the smile you’ve always wanted, and in record time, too. If you’re ready to showcase your gorgeous grin, these treatments can help you achieve your goals in just a few short weeks!
About Our Practice
At Main Street Family Dental Danville, we are proud to serve patients of all ages with a variety of treatment options ranging from preventive to cosmetic dentistry and everything in between. If you’re tired of having a smile that leaves you embarrassed or insecure, there’s no need to wait any longer! We offer many safe, beautiful treatments that will help you achieve your smile goals in as little as one or two appointments. To schedule a consultation for cosmetic dentistry, please visit our website or call us directly at 925-575-8878.