Custom Design Your Smile | Dentist in Riverside

Now that we are in the midst of celebrating the holiday season with friends and family, is your smile everything you want it to be? After all, if there is a holiday party, chances are there are loads of photos being taken and laughter is filling the room. Have you ever thought about a smile makeover? Nowadays, there are lots of options when it comes to improving your smile – all it takes is a visit to the dentist to discuss a treatment plan.

Some of the more common cosmetic dental options are bonding and porcelain veneers. But what is the difference between the two? Because both bonding and veneers are used to cover dental imperfections, but the procedures are quite different.

Dental bonding uses a smooth tooth colored solution which is applied to teeth. It covers stains and fills in small chips and gaps. After the dental bonding solution has been applied and shaped a specialized dental light is used to harden the bonding material. Once the bonding solution is dried and cured additional layers may be applied depending on your situation. When the process is complete the tooth is then polished. Bonding is used on patients who need one or two teeth corrected.

Porcelain veneers are fabricated from a solid piece of porcelain. They fit over the front and underside of your tooth covering the entire surface of visible tooth. Veneers can be fitted to lengthen or widen teeth to close gaps or fill in chips. Porcelain veneers are generally used for patients who have several cosmetic problems or want their entire set of front-facing teeth made over.

So, as you can see, regardless of your dental ailment, there is a solution to remedy it. Time to schedule an appointment to discuss!

To set up an appointment, call Dr. Middleton’s office in Riverside, CA at (951) 470-3379 or through the website.

Dr. Gerald Middleton proudly accepts patients from Riverside and all surrounding areas.

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