Cosmetic Dentistry South Pasadena, CA
Overview
People choose
cosmetic dental procedures
/surgery for various reasons-to repair a defect such as a malformed
bite or crooked teeth, treat an injury, or just improve their
overall appearance. Whatever the reason, the ultimate goal is to
restore a beautiful smile.
For these and many other reasons,
cosmetic dentistry
has become a vital and important part of the dental profession.
Common
cosmetic dental procedures
can be performed to correct misshaped, discolored, chipped or
missing teeth. They also can be used to change the overall shape of
teeth-from teeth that are too long or short, have gaps, or simply
need to be reshaped.
Common Cosmetic Dental Procedures:
- Bonding - A procedure in which tooth-colored material is used to close gaps or change tooth color.
- Contouring & Reshaping - A procedure that straightens crooked, chipped, cracked or overlapping teeth.
- Veneers - A procedure in which ultra-thin coatings are placed over the front teeth. Veneers can change the color or shape of your teeth. For example, veneers have been used to correct unevenly spaced, crooked, chipped, oddly shaped or discolored teeth.
Which techniques should be used to improve your smile? A dental exam will take many factors into consideration, including your overall oral health.
For more information on Cosmetic Dentistry in the South Pasadena
area, contact Dentist John Chu, D.M.D. by filling our
Contact Form
or
calling
(626) 799-0852
today!