If you find yourself with a lot of free time on your hands this summer but still want to feel like you accomplished something, why not take advantage of the slower pace of the season and treat your smile to a cosmetic dentistry procedure.

Whether you have dark restorations, chipped or uneven teeth, or are tired of having a “gummy” smile, cosmetic dentistry can help. Here are four perfect treatments that will make that grin look sizzling hot this summer!

Metal-Free Restorations

Have you ever had a cavity filled with a dark-colored amalgam metal restoration? Though durable, these old-fashioned fillings aren’t much to look at. In fact, they can make your teeth look dark, dull, and downright dirty. Don’t let your fillings make your smile look dated. Speak to your dentist about swapping out your metal fillings for durable, natural-looking composite resin restorations.

Cosmetic Bonding

If you have a chipped or worn tooth, you may think your only option to correct it is porcelain veneers or a dental implant, but often you can restore a damaged tooth with a process called cosmetic bonding. Your dentist will use the same composite resin putty used in metal-free restorations to recreate the damaged portion of the tooth. This procedure is affordable, painless, and your results will look and feel just like your natural teeth.

Gum Contouring

Do you feel like your teeth are too small? It could just be a matter of having a “gummy” smile. The good news is that with a procedure called gum contouring, your dentist can remove some of that excess gum tissue and reveal more of your beautiful teeth. They’ll look bigger, more even, and will have a pleasant, uniform shape!

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are thin porcelain shells that fit over your existing teeth to create a whiter, brighter looking smile. They can correct minor spacing and size or shape issues, and they are so durable they can last up to 20 years!

Whether you’re looking for more natural-looking restorations, to repair chips or wear, to reduce the appearance of a gummy smile, or to create a lasting solution to discolored or stained teeth, these cosmetic dentistry procedures are sure to bring the heat this summer!

About Dr. Morgan

Dr. Carol Morgan believes that when it comes to dentistry you should never stop learning. That’s why she and her team at Hampton Roads Center for Cosmetic Dentistry dedicate much of their free time to advancing their skills through continuing education.

Dr. Morgan is a fellow of the highly regarded Las Vegas Institute (LVI) for Advanced Dental Studies, a post-graduate teaching facility that trains dentists in cosmetic (or aesthetic) dentistry and neuromuscular dentistry.  

To schedule a cosmetic dentistry appointment, please visit our website or call us at 757-412-1400.