Cosmetic
Dentistry

What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

We know that smiles matter. Volumes of research confirm the influential role of smiles in our relationships and our self-esteem. If you’re confident, you smile more. If you smile more, you feel more confident. But what if you don’t want to flash those pearly whites because you’re embarrassed? The effects of a bad smile may ripple through your life. 

Cosmetic dentistry addresses the dental issues that bother you when you look in the mirror. Dr. Hogan and his team can fix cosmetic issues such as:

  • stains
  • chips
  • misalignment
  • “gummy” smiles
  • tooth size
  • discoloration
  • cracks
  • spacing
  • size
  • bite

Full Implant Choice is proud to be considered the best cosmetic dentist in Virginia Beach, and we feature a comprehensive list of treatments. With so many options, we’ll help you get the smile you’ve always wanted. 

What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

We know that smiles matter. Volumes of research confirm the influential role of smiles in our relationships and our self-esteem. If you’re confident, you smile more. If you smile more, you feel more confident. But what if you don’t want to flash those pearly whites because you’re embarrassed? The effects of a bad smile may ripple through your life. 

Cosmetic dentistry addresses the dental issues that bother you when you look in the mirror. Dr. Hogan and his team can fix cosmetic issues such as:

  • stains
  • chips
  • misalignment
  • “gummy” smiles
  • tooth size
  • discoloration
  • cracks
  • spacing
  • size
  • bite

Full Implant Choice is proud to be considered a premier cosmetic dentist in Virginia Beach, and we feature a comprehensive list of treatments. With so many options, we’ll help you get the smile you’ve always wanted. 

Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments

Dental Implants

Dental implants are the permanent solution for missing or otherwise severely compromised teeth.

A titanium post, or screw, is implanted into your jawbone. To the implant we’ll attach an abutment, and the crown (tooth) is attached to that. 

Nothing else looks or functions more like real teeth than dental implants. 

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Dental Crowns

As a rule of thumb, you want to keep your natural teeth, if at all possible, and dental crowns can help you do just that. 

Only a real tooth has roots, and roots are what keep your jawbone healthy and strong. A strong jawbone retains the shape of your face and integrity of the other teeth. Without a root, the bone in your jaw begins to wear away.

A dental crown encases, or caps, a chipped or otherwise unhealthy tooth, restoring its appearance and function while protecting the natural tooth and root within.

A crown is usually made from porcelain and designed to match your other teeth. It’s fitted onto an existing tooth by filing down the tooth in question so the crown can fit over the top like a cap. 

Dental crowns can be used in conjunction with dental bridges and dental implants, or any of our other cosmetic treatments to complete your ideal smile. 

Pro Tip: If you’re thinking about getting dental crowns, consider having your teeth whitened first, and then have your crowns matched to the shade of your whitened teeth. You can’t whiten a crown once it’s in!

Smile Makeover

Combining multiple dental treatments to achieve your ideal smile is known as a smile makeover.

During your consultation, we’ll discuss your desired smile goal and together agree upon a treatment plan that’s right for you.

An example of a smile makeover could be having excess gum tissue removed in order to lengthen the appearance of your teeth, brightening your smile with a whitening treatment, and adjusting their alignment with an Invisalign treatment. For bigger issues, a dental implant might be part of your suggested treatment plan.