Cosmetic Dentistry

Lumineers® | Snap-On Smile® | Bonding |
LumiBrite Professional Whitening® | LumiBrite Bleach-Free Whitening®

Lumineers by Cerinate® can make everyone’s smile more beautiful without the painful removal of tooth structure. Lumineers are a painless, permanent cosmetic solution for stained, chipped, discolored or misaligned teeth. Lumineers are porcelain veneers that can be made as thin as a contact lens and are placed over existing teeth without drilling or requiring removal of painful tooth structure, in most cases (unlike traditional veneers). And in most cases, no anesthesia shots are needed!

Many patients with minor orthodontic problems happily correct their smile with Lumineers. These special porcelain veneers are also notorious for their longevity. They are clinically proven to last up to 20 years and even include a 5-year warranty! They are also quite different from traditional veneers as the procedure can be reversed since the tooth structure is still intact after placement.

Lumineers are almost as natural as your real teeth. You should continue visiting your dentist regularly for cleanings and check-ups and also continue a good oral hygiene regimen. You can continue eating and drinking everything you normally did before the procedure!

Each patient’s case is different. Therefore, fees often vary. Dr. Brittingham will determine the cost for your treatment plan after a thorough examination. Contact us for more information on Lumineers and how they can improve your smile!

Snap-on Smile®

We now offer Snap-on Smile, a custom-made restorative appliance. It is an affordable solution to extensive restorative and cosmetic dentistry. This appliance has the look and feel of your natural teeth and is easy to use. There are no shots, no drilling and no adhesives – it simply fits right over your teeth, giving you a beautiful smile. You can wear it all day, every day and can eat and drink wearing it. The only time you need to take it out is when you sleep at night.

Made of high-tech dental resin, Snap-on Smile is durable and can last for 2 – 5 years with proper cleaning and care. It can be used for many aesthetic applications, including as a cosmetic removable partial denture, cosmetic smile enhancement and temporary implant restoration.

Ask us today if you might be a candidate for Snap-On Smile.

Bonding

Bonding is a common solution for:

Fixing or repairing chipped or cracked teeth
Reducing unsightly gaps or spaces between teeth
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:

It is a quick process, which typically lasts less than one hour.
It does not reduce the tooth’s original structure and is relatively inexpensive.
Composite resins come in many different shades and provide better matching of shades to the natural color of your teeth.
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.

LumiBrite Professional Whitening®

LumiBrite Professional Whitening is a gentle way to get the beautiful, white smile you want without sensitivity and harmful UV rays. It is fast, convenient and effective - whitening your smile up to eight shades within 30 minutes.

LumiBrite Professional Whitening uses hydrogen peroxide to break down stains and whiten your teeth. It also contains fluoride to help prevent demineralization and tooth decay.

LumiBrite Bleach-Free Whitening®

LumiBrite Bleach-Free Whitening is fast, safe and completely bleach-free, eliminating any sensitivity you might experience with regular whitening treatments. This new whitener produces whiter smiles within 30 minutes of treatment time and will last up to 6 months.

With this procedure, no harmful UV rays are used. Instead, a polishing paste is applied to the teeth which cleans and prepares the surface. The whitener is applied and a curing light is used to activate the whitener. In the final step, a natural whitening gloss is applied to help prolong the life of the whitening.