Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry in Fergus Falls, MN gives you the opportunity to brighten the shade of your teeth, cover a large gap between teeth, change the shape of a tooth to be more uniform, and much more. If you are interested in cosmetic dentistry, the first step is to request a consultation with Dr. Scott Wagnild or Dr. Kell Schroeder at Northern Lakes Dental and Implant Center. We will present each of our procedures in more detail, answer all your questions, and recommend the cosmetic enhancements that will work best for you.
Popular Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures
The process you undergo depends on your specific cosmetic imperfection and your goals for treatment. Below are brief descriptions of several options you have available to you.
Bridges, Crowns, and Implants
When you are missing natural teeth, undergoing one of these procedures is necessary to provide you with replacement teeth and adequate support for chewing and alignment. Since tooth replacement is necessary and not simply a preference, dental insurance companies typically pay more towards bridges, crowns, and implants.
Teeth Whitening
As children, we do not need to do much to keep our teeth bright and white. They remain that way naturally for several years before our food, drink, and lifestyle habits start to make our teeth look dull, yellow, or brown. Drinking red wine, frequent consumption of dark-colored foods, smoking, poor oral hygiene, and even the effects of certain prescription medications can all leech the natural white color out of our tooth enamel.
When you choose to have professional teeth whitening performed at our dental practice, Dr. Wagnild or Dr. Schroeder place customized plastic trays filled with bleaching gel over your top and bottom rows of teeth. You sit in the dental chair for around 60 minutes before your dentist removes the trays with bleaching gel, has you rinse your mouth, and shines a curing light on your teeth to bring out the natural shine of your tooth enamel even more. You also have the option of taking a professional teeth whitening kit home with you.
Veneers
Also called porcelain veneers or dental veneers, this type of dental enhancement attaches to the front of a tooth to disguise issues like chips, cracks, a misshapen tooth, or badly stained teeth. Some patients also choose to have their cosmetic dentist place a veneer behind two front teeth that have a large gap between them.
Before applying your veneer, Dr. Wagnild or Dr. Schroeder needs to remove up to one-eight of a millimeter of tooth enamel to ensure that it will remain securely attached to your tooth. Removing tooth enamel is also necessary for a uniform appearance to your smile.
We offer many other types of cosmetic dentistry in Fergus Falls, MN. Please contact Northern Lakes Dental and Implant Center to set up your consultation today.
