If your smile has flaws, you might be considering cosmetic dental work. After all, it’ll make your pearly whites live up to their nickname! Still, perhaps you don’t want a lengthy, involved procedure. Luckily, there’s a way to thread this proverbial needle: non-invasive cosmetic dentistry. This field’s treatments have big effects without requiring surgery, prep, or discomfort. To learn more, let your Ponte Vedra Beach dentist explain. Here is a summary of non-invasive cosmetic dentistry and three examples of its procedures.
What’s Non-Invasive Cosmetic Dentistry?
Non-invasive cosmetic dentistry is just what it sounds like. Namely, it refers to treatments and procedures involving no surgery, tooth prep, anesthesia, or downtime.
Overall, this non-invasive field is known for its convenience and comfort. Rather than lengthy work that causes sensitivity, it relies on painless services that are easy to implement. As such, you can trust it to deliver outstanding results without hassle.
Examples of Non-Invasive Cosmetic Dentistry
As it happens, many cosmetic dental procedures are non-invasive. The most common ones include the following:
Teeth Whitening
Per its name, teeth whitening whitens your tooth enamel. The effect is a smile that’s typically six to eight shades whiter.
Thankfully, the procedure is pretty simple. The dentist only has to apply special gel onto your teeth. Furthermore, this material is harmless and causes no pain. It’ll simply seep into your enamel and erase minor to moderate tooth stains. After an hour, you’ll then be ready to leave with brighter chompers!
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Cosmetic bonding is best for hiding minor stains, chips, and cracks. It does so by placing a tooth-colored resin onto the affected areas.
As with teeth whitening, cosmetic bonding isn’t involved. None of your pearly whites need to be prepped for it. Instead, the dentist can directly place, shape, and contour the resin on your tooth. This pain-free action, which can take 30 to 60 minutes, will cover up the relevant flaws.
Invisalign® Clear Aligners
Invisalign subtly and effectively straightens your teeth. In particular, it relies on clear aligners to press each tooth into the proper position.
Compared to alternatives, Invisalign isn’t invasive at all. Its trays are both nearly invisible and removable. Consequently, it won’t give you a “metal mouth” or interfere with meals or teeth cleaning. You can straighten your grin while smiling, laughing, and eating without worry.
While not involved, non-invasive cosmetic dentistry can greatly transform your smile. Therefore, talk to your dental provider about the treatments listed above!
About the Practice
Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry is based in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Led by Drs. Harth and Townsend, our practice offers convenient, high-quality dentistry for all. To that end, we perform preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services, as well as emergency dental procedures. Our team also uses the latest technology to ensure the best possible results. For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on our website or by phone at (904)-285-7711.