Cosmetic Dentistry: What Exactly Are Your Options?
Your smile can be as attractive as you want it to be with cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Stephen Matarazzo and our team offer a number of cosmetic dentistry options to our patients in Quincy and Stoughton, Massachusetts, to give you every opportunity to create a smile you’ll love! In this post, we answer your questions about cosmetic dentistry to help you decide if it’s right for you.
What is cosmetic dentistry?
The primary purpose of cosmetic dentistry is improving your smile’s appearance. Notwithstanding, many cosmetic dental procedures improve oral health and functionality as well.
What are some common cosmetic dental procedures?
At the office of Dr. Matarazzo, we offer the following options for cosmetic dental treatments:
- Teeth whitening
- Porcelain veneers and crowns
- Dental bonding
- Gum and tooth contouring
- Clear aligners
- Dental implants
- Smile makeovers
Through cosmetic dentistry, we can improve the color, shape, and alignment of your teeth, repair tooth damage, reshape your gums, brighten your smile, and replace missing teeth to make your smile more appealing.
Cosmetic Dentistry - Before / After Pictures
Who qualifies for cosmetic dentistry?
Most adults with good oral health are eligible for cosmetic dentistry. Problems with decay or gum disease will need to be addressed first before cosmetic treatments can be done. After evaluating your smile and discussing the areas you’d like to improve, Dr. Matarazzo can recommend the best treatments for you.
Hi, this is Dr. Stephen Matarazzo, we are here with our friend David and he is going to tell us a little bit of story of why they came to us and what happened. David if you could help us – sure. I think I obviously had some serious issues with my teeth, it was something that had bothered me or quite some time, and years of neglect took its toll. I finally got the confidence to build up a relationship with a dentist and from day 1 Dr. Stephen Matarazzo and I walked a great distance over the last few years. Much more confidence now, and I am just thrilled to death with the outcome of my teeth. Beautiful! I want to show how good it looks. This is before we whitened the teeth – you can see here. Do you feel good about how far we came? Yes. That is how we started together. It is embarrassing – the transformation is amazing. Look at just the bottom teeth and all we did on the bottom was straightening them, and do the cavities with white fillings. Look at how clean and nice those look! They look great! So it has been a pleasure and I wanted to work with you – and it is just amazing. So you feel a difference in your life? Absolutely – much more confidence and I feel I have accomplished better opportunities. Life changing move that we made. Albright – you had the courage and I had the courage to do it. Really! I will never forget the day. You know I was waiting for a buddy outside the diner and it was just something I had been brewing for a while and for whatever reason that was the day. So you were talking to a friend. No I was just talking to myself and I was having some quiet time in the car and that was day 1 to the next chapter. That is like a lot of things – where you have to hit bottom before you start going up. I know with my weight loss and things, I really just had – I knew for years I had to do something and I just had to be alone and think about it and how I wanted the rest of my life to go. So congratulations that took courage. Thank you – ok buddy thank you!
How long do treatments take?
That depends on the procedures you choose. If you want to eliminate tooth stains, in-office teeth whitening can have your pearly whites shining brightly in one dental visit! Minor tooth damage can also be repaired in one appointment with dental bonding. Crown and veneer treatments often take several weeks and at least two dental visits to complete.
On the flip side, teeth straightening with braces or aligners can take from 6 months to 2 years, depending on the problems that need to be addressed. Implants are also a lengthy treatment, as the process of osseointegration can take three to nine months to complete.
How do I care for my new smile after cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic dental work can last for years with proper care. To avoid re-staining your teeth, brush and floss daily, schedule regular dental cleanings, stop smoking, and avoid stain-causing foods and drinks. To protect bonding, crowns, and veneers, avoid chewing on hard objects and foods, and don’t use your teeth as tools. Wear a retainer as instructed to keep your smile in alignment long-term.
How long do cosmetic treatments last?
Each procedure and restoration has its own lifespan, which can be extended with good oral care. Teeth whitening, for example, can last one to two years. Bonding can last five to seven years, with good oral care. Crowns and veneers can last 15 years. Implants can last for life!
Where can I find the best cosmetic dental office near me?
Look no further than the office of Dr. Stephen Matarazzo! We’re located in Quincy, but serve the Stoughton, MA area as well. Contact us at (617) 405-3939 for all your cosmetic dental needs.
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