Cosmetic Dentistry

in Plano, TX

Lumineers are designed to cover the visible surfaces of teeth and create stunning cosmetic improvements in a similar fashion to traditional porcelain veneers. Their ultra-thin shape (only around the thickness of a contact lens) allows patients to mostly avoid the significant alterations that can be necessary with traditional veneers. This means the treatment is reversible if the patient would prefer to return to their natural smile over time.

You may be wondering what would be another way to fix your smile? Dental bonding may be right for you. It is a minimally invasive way, in which a tooth-colored composite resin material is applied to your teeth to improve your smile. It can help teeth that are chipped, broken, cracked, stained, or have spaces between them, without dealing with the cost of a Lumineer or veneer. The way bonding works is very simple and your teeth require minimal preparation. Anesthesia is usually not needed unless there is an old restoration or decay present. The tooth is roughened with a conditioning gel to help the bonding material adhere to the tooth. The composite resin is then applied and cured with ultraviolet light. Your Plano Family Dentist dentist will then shape and polish the resin to its final appearance.

It’s natural for your teeth to grow darker or yellower over time, but that leaves your smile looking less than its best. Professional teeth whitening erases the appearance of dental stains and discoloration for a youthful, radiant smile. Dr. Joseph offers in-office and take-home treatments, so you can reveal your brighter smile at the speed you are most comfortable with. In-office whitening can whiten teeth by up to eight shades in just one visit to our Office, and a take-home treatment reveals the same results, just over the period of about two weeks.

If your teeth have become stained or dull over time, please talk to Dr. Joseph and his team members about the possibility of undergoing teeth whitening. Our take-home kits are a big step above the unimpressive, over-the-counter solutions you’d find at any drug store. The patient’s job is simple – just wear the custom oral trays and high-grade bleaching solution together for a certain amount of time each day. This can be done on your own schedule and in the comfort of your own home. Many people see a change after just one application, with the most impressive improvements occurring after a couple of weeks of diligent use.

Properly aligned teeth contribute to your oral and overall health -- and the cosmetic benefits of straight teeth are visible. Invisalign clear braces use clear plastic aligners to gradually reposition your teeth, slowly bringing them into the proper position without the need for metal brackets and wires. What is more, because you can take the aligners out as needed, you can continue to eat what you like throughout your treatment, and brushing and flossing are just as easy as before Invisalign. Most adults and older teens are eligible for Invisalign, and the average treatment lasts about one year.

A complete smile makeover is a comprehensive approach in which Dr. Joseph uses any of the above treatments in combination with necessary restorative services - like tooth-colored fillings or quality tooth replacement - to build the smile of your dreams. By completing the process at once in a smile makeover, rather than spread out over the years, you get to enjoy your results more quickly and efficiently. Treatment plans and length vary from patient to patient. Dr. Joseph builds each plan based on each smile’s unique needs.