Cosmetic Dentistry

Composite veneers are shells made of tooth-colored resin. They are designed to conceal dental imperfections such as chips, cracks, discoloration, gaps between teeth, and minor misalignment. Composite veneers can be placed in a single day, which make them one of the fastest ways to achieve a beautiful, symmetrical smile. This customized procedure provides natural-looking results that complement your entire smile.

Porcelain veneers are a conservative way to change the appearance of your front teeth. Porcelain veneers are a thin shell of porcelain that are bonded to the front teeth to improve color, repair chips, and treat worn edges. Dr. Eric Hogan will prepare the tooth or teeth for a dental veneer by precisely removing a thin layer of your outer enamel where necessary. Porcelain veneers require two appointments separated at minimum by 24 hours.

We offer three whitening options to reduce dental discoloration and dramatically enhance your smile. During in-office laser treatment, whitening gel is applied to the teeth and the effects are intensified with a specially designed laser. Take-home treatment involves using custom-made trays, which are filled with whitening gel and worn for five minutes a day for approximately two weeks. If you maintain routine dental visits with us, we will keep you supplied with whitening gel free of charge. We also offer professional-grade whitening strips.

Dental bonding involves using color-matched dental resin to cover chips, cracks, gaps between teeth, and other imperfections. Unlike composite veneers, bonding involves applying the resin in small quantities of its liquid form to the surface of the tooth, where it is hardened with a curing light. Although bonding does not involve any enamel removal, the dentist will lightly etch the surface of your teeth to create a stronger bonding surface. Like veneers, bonding can achieve a natural-looking enhancement.

Excess gum tissue can make teeth look small, worn, or misaligned. Your dentist can use a surgical laser to remove excess gum tissue and enhance the aesthetics of your smile. The advanced laser actually seals blood vessels as it removes tissue, minimizing bleeding, discomfort, and swelling. Gum contouring can complement veneers, but it can also be an effective treatment when performed alone.

A smile makeover combines two or more cosmetic dentistry procedures to achieve a comprehensive aesthetic enhancement. Before your smile makeover, you will have a thorough consultation with your dentist. At this time, you can discuss the results you hope to achieve, and your dentist will help you select the right treatments to meet your goals.