Cosmetic Dentist

A cosmetic dentist is a restorative dentist with advanced training in smile design and dental materials, an artist. Dr. Herbert’s membership in the AACD means he has achieved and continues to learn cosmetic dentistry.

Cosmetic dentistry is about making teeth, gums, bites, color, position, shape, size, alignment and overall smile better. It’s about changing your smile for the better while keeping overall oral health.

While there is some overlap, cosmetic dentistry goes beyond function; it’s about the perfect smile. It requires a high level of detail and dental knowledge.

Our services make you look better and can restore function and improve oral health.

• Teeth Whitening: A low-cost way to whiten your smile is whitening at home or in the chair. There are many products and options to choose from.
• Composite Bonding: Tooth colored composite resin bonded to the teeth can improve the look and strength of chipped teeth. Minimal drilling of the tooth is required.
• Porcelain & Composite Veneers: Designed to replace tooth enamel, veneers are hard, thin shells of tooth colored material that can cover many dental imperfections.
• Porcelain Crowns: Teeth that are severely damaged can be covered with natural-looking porcelain crowns, which replace more of the natural tooth structure than veneers.
• Porcelain Bridgework: A missing tooth can be replaced with porcelain bridgework attached to the natural teeth on either side of the space.
• Dental Implants: Usually made of titanium, an implant replaces the root of a missing tooth. The implant is crowned to create a natural-looking replacement for the whole tooth.
• Inlays & Onlays: In some cases, fillings can be made from porcelain or composite in a dental laboratory to match a tooth’s color. When placed inside the tooth, they are called “inlays”. When placed on the biting surface, they are called “onlays”.
• Tooth Colored Fillings: No more ugly fillings. Tooth colored fillings are almost invisible.
• Clear Orthodontic Aligners: Many adults and some teenagers are choosing clear orthodontic aligners instead of metal braces to straighten their teeth.
• Cosmetic Gum Surgery: Minor surgery to re-contour gum tissue to give it a more even appearance.
• Tooth Contouring & Reshaping: Cosmetic dentists can use a drill or laser to smooth or reshape teeth.

Describe the step by step process patients can expect when having cosmetic dentistry at Prescott Dental Arts. This might include initial consultations, treatment planning, the procedure and follow up care. This will help to demystify the process and make patients feel more comfortable.