In today’s modern world, you have no shortage of choices when selecting the right cosmetic dental treatments for you! Many of our patients who are new to cosmetic dentistry like to start with something small, like supervised professional teeth whitening, to see just how much of a difference one simple procedure can make.
Common cosmetic dental services we provide in Lakeland, FL include:
- Professional teeth whitening
- Full smile makeovers
- Porcelain veneers
- Tooth-colored dental crowns
- Dental bonding and minor chip repair
If there is something about your smile that you don’t enjoy or feel embarrassed about, chances are, we can fix it with cosmetic dentistry! Our cosmetic dentists in Lakeland often combine multiple treatments to achieve the perfect results. Depending on your situation, we may recommend several different procedures to help your teeth look more radiant.
Professional Teeth Whitening
Quality Dental Care of Lakeland offers customized take-home teeth whitening kits to remove stains and brighten dull teeth. Over-the-counter whiteners aren’t nearly as potent as prescription-strength whitening products and don’t deliver the same brilliant results. Unlike generic whitening trays, our custom-made trays are designed using impressions of your teeth. A custom fit provides consistent coverage and reduces sensitivity for the teeth and gums.
Everyone’s smile is unique, so treatment times vary. Most patients achieve a smile that’s six shades brighter in two weeks, and you can maintain a white smile with monthly touch-ups at home.
Full Smile Makeovers
A full smile makeover is a series of cosmetic dental treatments to improve the overall appearance of your smile. A smile makeover can include any combination of the following:
- Teeth whitening to brighten stained or discolored teeth
- Porcelain veneers to conceal minor flaws, like mottling, chips, or gaps
- Tooth-colored dental crowns to cover imperfections while improving function
- Dental bonding to repair chips, breaks, or misshapen teeth
Your Lakeland dentist can help you determine which treatments best meet your needs so we can help you attain the smile you’ve always wanted.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin shells of porcelain that cover the front surface of your teeth. Porcelain is stain-resistant and most closely resembles the translucence of natural enamel. Veneers are permanent and can conceal or correct numerous concerns, such as:
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- Teeth with size or shape discrepancies
- Gummy smiles
- Gaps or uneven spacing between teeth
- Mild misalignments or crooked teeth
- Discolored or stained teeth
- Chips, cracks, and fractures
Veneers can give you an instant smile upgrade. 
The treatment is quick and painless. We take impressions of your teeth to make your custom veneers and etch the enamel so the veneer has a precise fit. Using a strong dental adhesive, we affix the veneer on the tooth, so it remains secure and perfectly aligned. We then cure the adhesive and finish off the treatment with dental polishing. And in no time at all, you will be ready to don your new and improved smile!
Tooth-Colored Dental Crowns
Our tooth-colored dental crowns are aesthetically pleasing and highly durable. They protect your natural tooth while restoring function for biting, chewing, and more. We can also use dental crowns to align your bite or cover large fillings, discolored teeth, and misshapen teeth. As with every dental treatment, we personalize your dental crowns to blend in with your smile seamlessly so they look and feel natural.
The treatment typically takes two dental appointments and involves:
- Taking an impression of your teeth to create the custom crowns
- Sending the impression to our dental lab partners where they fabricate the crown, which can take a couple of weeks
- Reshaping the natural tooth for a perfect fit
- Fitting you for a temporary crown until the final crown is back from the lab
- Making any adjustments to the final crown when back from the lab
- Cementing the final crown in place
- Polishing your smile
A dental crown can last between 10 and 20 years––and sometimes even longer––with excellent oral hygiene and healthy habits.
Dental Bonding and Minor Chip Repair
Dental bonding involves using composite resin that’s matched to blend in with the shade of your teeth. Dental bonding can fix minor chips, cracks, or fractures, restoring dental function and aesthetics. Also, dental bonding can improve flaws, like mottling, craters, tough discoloration or stains, and misshapen teeth. Dental bonding can last 10 years before needing repair, replacement, or touch-ups.
Even if you have healthy teeth, have you ever felt like something is missing from your smile? It’s normal to want teeth that are whiter, brighter, smoother, and straighter even when you receive a clean bill of health from your dentist. 
You may want to fix the following tooth and gum flaws with 
Stained or yellow teeth: 
Your smile helps your inner beauty shine through and allows you to communicate with the world around you. Smiles are a huge part of every first impression, which means you’re sending non-verbal cues and communications every time you meet someone new. 
