If you don’t like what you see when you look in the mirror and smile, cosmetic dentistry may be a good option to consider. But how do you know which treatments will give you the smile you want? And is it ok to mix certain treatments to achieve your goals?
At Melbourne Dental Vision, we strive to help every patient achieve a healthy, beautiful smile, and we’re well-equipped to build a cosmetic treatment plan just for you.
So, when and how would you mix teeth whitening, bonding and veneers?
Mixing Treatments: What to Expect
If you decide that professional whitening, bonding and veneers are the right treatment combination for your smile, here’s a breakdown of what to expect:
Initial Consultation and Evaluation
During this phase, we’ll thoroughly assess your oral health, examining your teeth and gums and taking x-rays, impressions and photos. Then, we’ll ensure you don’t have any underlying issues that require treatment, including tooth decay and gum disease.
Treatment Planning
Based on your smile goals, we’ll customise a treatment plan to enhance your smile. We’ll answer your questions, explain the timeline and costs and arrange your visits.
Professional Teeth Whitening
Whitening your teeth will be the first step in the process; this will give you a uniform colour for your smile before we begin the other procedures. Because we’ll match your bonding and veneers to your tooth colour, we need to bleach away existing tooth stains.
Veneers
The next step involves placing porcelain veneers over any teeth with issues that bonding can’t conceal. These thin porcelain shells cover misshapen teeth, gapped teeth or severely discoloured teeth, improving your smile’s uniformity. We’ll prepare your teeth, and once your veneers are back from the dental lab, we’ll bond them in place.
Dental Bonding
For any remaining teeth with only minor chips or cracks, we’ll match composite resin to your veneers and mould it onto your teeth. Using a special light, we’ll harden the material, completing your smile makeover.
Ready to See What Cosmetic Dentistry Can Do for You?
If you live in Narre Warren or the surrounding area, we’d love to speak with you about our cosmetic dentistry offerings. At Melbourne Dental Vision, we can guide you through the entire process from start to finish, helping you choose the best path for your new smile.
To arrange a consultation with our dental team, feel free to call us on (03) 9705 6500.