Your smile is an important part of your overall appearance. In fact, 48 percent of people surveyed by the American Academy of Cosmetic 
Dentistry said that a smile was the most memorable feature of a person that they'd just met. When your teeth aren't as perfect as you would like, cosmetic dentistry services offer a simple way to improve your smile. Our Seekonk, MA, dentist, Dr. Frank Casarella, discusses several smile-changing procedures.
Contouring and reshaping
During contouring, small amounts of tooth enamel are removed to eliminate overlapping areas, get rid of points at the bottom of teeth, or subtly change the appearance of teeth. Composite resin, a tooth-colored material that becomes as hard as tooth enamel, may also be bonded to teeth during the treatment. Because only very small amounts of enamel are removed, you won't even need an anesthetic during this procedure.
Teeth whitening
Bright, white smiles are definitely in vogue these days. If your teeth are dull or stained, teeth whitening treatment in our Seekonk office will offer a dramatic improvement. Most people notice a three- to eight-shade difference after whitening. In-office whitening is a quick procedure. If you can spare an hour, you can experience a whiter smile.
Dental veneers
As effective as whitening is, it might not make your teeth as white as you'd like in some cases. If your teeth are naturally yellow, even a three- to eight-shade difference may not result in extremely white teeth. Adding stain-resistant veneers to the fronts of your teeth can improve the whiteness of your smile and conceal minor flaws. Thin porcelain veneers are attached with dental cement and can hide uneven surfaces, chips, gaps, cracks, and oddly shaped teeth, and also lengthen teeth.
Dental implants
Dental implants are the most recent tooth restoration option. They can be used to replace any number of missing teeth and offer a permanent solution to tooth loss. Titanium dental implants are added to your jawbone, where they soon bond to the bone. The implants act as tooth roots for the dental crowns connected to them. Implants feel more like natural teeth, don't decrease your biting power and help keep your jawbone strong.
Can you benefit from any of these cosmetic dentistry procedures? Call our Seekonk, MA, dentist, Dr. Casarella, at (508) 761-8668 to schedule your appointment.