cosmetic dentistry
Veneers
Veneers are thin, semi-translucent “shells” typically attached to your front teeth. Veneers are customized from porcelain material and permanently bonded to your teeth to improve the appearance of your smile.
Common problems that veneers are used for:
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Spaces between the teeth
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Broken or chipped teeth
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Unsightly, stained, or discolored teeth
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Permanently stained or discolored teeth
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Crooked or misshapen teeth
Veneers are a great aesthetic solution to your smile that may even help you avoid
orthodontic treatment. Subtle changes to your smile can be achieved with veneers, and in most cases, veneer application is completed in only two office visits.
bonding
Bonding is a common solution for:
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Fixing or repairing chipped or cracked teeth.
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Reducing unsightly gaps or spaces between teeth
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Hiding discoloration or faded areas on the tooth’s surface.
Often, composite bonding is used to improve the appearance of your teeth and enhance your smile. As the name indicates, composite material, either a plastic or resin, is bonded to an existing tooth. Unlike veneers or crowns, composite bonding removes little, if any, of the original tooth.
Composite bonding has many advantages:
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It is a quick process, which typically lasts less than one hour.
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It does not reduce the tooth’s original structure and is relatively inexpensive.
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Composite resins come in many different shades and provide better matching of shades to the natural color of your teeth.
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Composite bonds, however, are not as durable and long-lasting as veneers and crowns and may need to be re-touched or replaced in the future.
Composite bonds stain more easily and therefore require proper care and regular cleaning. In order to ensure the longest possible duration of the bonding, composites should be brushed and flossed daily. Common staining elements include coffee, tea, tobacco, foods and candy.
Custom Whitening Solutions
Teeth naturally darken over time due to food, drinks, medications, and habits. A professional-grade bleaching solution breaks down stains and lifts discolorations from your enamel. Brighten your smile with one of the most popular cosmetic treatments. To ensure even results, we recommend completing your whitening treatment after a professional dental cleaning. At Waterside Dental, we use professional-grade whitening systems that deliver faster, longer-lasting results than drugstore kits. Our dental team will help you choose the best whitening option for your goals, budget, and sensitivity levels.