Cosmetic FAQs

Teeth whitening is an extremely effective way to improve the way your teeth look rapidly. We are proud to offer two of the best whitening systems available including KoR Whitening and ZOOM! Tooth Whitening. These professional systems are the most effective way to whiten your teeth and we always remind our patients that store-bought whitening gel will never be as effective as whitening performed by your dentist.

One of the best things about having dental implants in Brandon is that the replacement tooth or teeth will feel and look perfectly natural. The replacement tooth is created to match the appearance of your other teeth in terms of color and size, so it won’t look out of place. In addition, it feels perfectly natural.

When you have dentures, there are many issues you have to cope with such as discomfort, maintenance, and even the embarrassment of your dentures slipping out of place when you are talking or eating. With dental implants in Brandon, you can benefit from a permanent solution that will not slip or fall, doesn’t need special maintenance other than your usual dental routine, and causes no discomfort.

Cosmetic dental procedures are very conservative in nature, and as a result I do not expect patients to experience any pain during or after their visit. Unlike more aggressive dental procedures, such as crown preparations, cosmetic procedures deal only with the enamel of the tooth and will require no more than a mild dose of local anesthetic to address any pain the patient may have. Typically, the most common follow up comment from patients is that the gums feel a little sore.

For those patients who have a fear of dental procedures, a light oral sedative can also be taken to calm nerves before and during the procedure.

Statistically, dental veneers will last about 15 years. However, this does not mean that the veneers will come undone at this time. Rather, after this period of time many patients will have sustained some chipping to the veneers and staining around the gum lines and may need to consider repairs and maintenance. These repairs will require that the veneers be replaced. However, only those veneers that have sustained damaged will need to be replaced at this time.

This is not the case for all patients, however. Some patients may be very pleased with their veneers after 15 years. Others may experience problems before this time period. This is all relative to the wear and tear that the veneers endure. To minimize the need for repairs, veneers should be treated like your natural teeth. This means daily brushing and flossing, scheduling regular six-month cleanings, and avoiding activities such as fingernail biting, holding objects with your teeth and chewing ice.

Because of the conservative nature of cosmetic dental procedures, post-op sensitivity is not typically a problem. Recovery time is on average one to two hours, or as long as it takes for the local anesthesia to wear off. Typically, these procedures are scheduled first thing in the morning, allowing patients to return to work that afternoon.

Absolutely. I am 100% confident that each patient that leaves our office will walk away looking and feeling more confident in their smile than they did before. It is our goal to improve patients’ appearances without drawing negative attention to their smile. What we hope, and what we have seen, is that people will say you look happier. Not that you have undergone a cosmetic dental procedure.