If you are not happy with the appearance of your smile, your dentist can suggest a number of options to correct the aesthetics of your teeth, gums and bone structure. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can help with this type of treatment by crown lengthening and reshaping the gum and bone structure around the teeth to aid your dentist in achieving and maintaining a smile you will be happy with for years to come.

Veneers and Bonding
Both veneers and bonding are used in circumstances where there are minor cosmetic problems that need to be addressed, like correction of slightly crooked teeth or gaps between teeth.

Veneers are wafer-thin pieces of porcelain or composite resin that act like a jacket to your tooth. To place the veneers, the doctor removes a small amount of the surface of the tooth to allow space for the veneer to be placed. The thickness of a veneer is about that of an average fingernail and is very conservative in the amount of tooth preparation needed for placement.

Veneers are very durable and slightly transparent, so they look and last just like your real teeth, but unlike your real teeth, they will never become discolored! Some precautions should be taken to ensure their lasting beauty, but veneers usually don't need any special maintenance to remain beautiful and white.

Bonding is used to easily correct color, gaps or chips in your teeth. Using a malleable "paste," the doctor will color match, sculpt, harden and polish the bonding material to look just like your other teeth! At times done without the need for anesthetic, bonding application can usually be completed in a very short amount of time. Bonding has a wide range of applications, although it sometimes cannot be used for some of the more complex restorative measures that veneers can. Consult with the doctor to determine which of these amazingly realistic techniques is best for your smile!

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Services Offered: Dental Implants in Tewksbury | Wisdom Teeth | Jaw Surgery | Cosmetic Facial Surgery | Biopsies

Other Common Dental Treatments: Cosmetic Dentistry | Crowns & Bridges | Crown Lengthening | Root Canal Treatment | Apicoectomy | TMJ