Are you ready for a fabulous smile? If so, arrange a consultation with your cosmetic dentist in Westminster, CO, Dr. Alexander Smith. Artistically skilled and experienced, Dr. Smith helps scores of people achieve their dream smiles. He'll tell you which procedures will maximize your personal appearance and outlook.

How should your smile change?

Think about it--carefully. The best cosmetic makeovers work with the patient's unique facial features and the specific ideas of how he or she wishes to look.

So, do you want to brighten some dental stains? Are you missing a tooth or have an ugly chip or two right in your smile zone? Do dark, deteriorating fillings mar your smile appearance and make you self-conscious?

Then, when you come to see The Family Dentist, tell him your ideas. He'll examine you to uncover any health problems (or potential issues) so they can be resolved before attempting a smile makeover of any complexity. Then, your cosmetic treatment plan can begin.

Offered aesthetic services

Your Westminster, CO, cosmetic dentist offers several treatments which may be customized to meet your smile goals. One of the most sought after is in-office teeth whitening, says the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Often the finishing touch on a complex makeover, or used by itself for a quick and dramatic color change, whitening helps individuals flash a smile which is brighter by up to eight shades of color.

Other services are:

• Porcelain veneers These tooth-colored shells of premium ceramic disguise small defects and strengthen weak tooth enamel.
• Tooth-colored fillings Made of composite resin, glass ionomer, or porcelain, these realistic fillings restore decay and enhance the dental appearance.
• Invisalign clear aligners A wonderful and almost invisible alternative to conventional braces, Invisalign appliances shift crooked teeth and correct bite problems for better oral health and personal appearance in less time than you may expect.
• Dental implants These artificial teeth have titanium roots below the gum line, along with posts and porcelain crowns above it. They look, feel, and behave just as real teeth do and give patients wonderful smile appearance.

Find out how your smile can change

Combine your vision for a rejuvenated smile with Dr. Smith's ability to make it a reality. Call your cosmetic dentist at The Family Dentist in Westminster, CO, for your personalized consultation: (303) 427-8690.

Do some aesthetic flaws in your smile trouble you? A gap between your two front teeth, yellowed tooth enamel, or mild crookedness may seem like small things, but to those of us who have less than perfect smiles, the defects seem huge. Over the past 30 years, cosmetic dentistry in Westminster, CO, and across the country has gained popularity because it dramatically changes smiles and personal outlooks. That's why Dr. Alexander Smith, at The Family Dentist, includes a long menu of aesthetic treatments in his modern dental practice.

The smile makeover

It starts with healthy teeth and gums. That means no tooth decay, extensive restorations or gum disease. With that good baseline established, Dr. Smith can examine your smile from an artistic standpoint. What changes would improve that all-important first impression? In what ways would you like your smile to be enhanced? What goals are realistic and age-appropriate?

Additionally, his complete examination, X-rays, intraoral photos and other sophisticated types of imaging tell him what's best for your smile in the long run. For instance, porcelain veneers provide a longer-lasting repair of chips and cracks than does composite resin bonding. However, veneers also require significant enamel reduction while bonding does not. So your Westminster, CO, cosmetic dentist lends his extensive expertise to making the best possible recommendations for your unique needs and preferences.

Menu of services

Some smile makeovers involve just one kind of treatment--professional teeth whitening, for example. In fact, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry says that whitening is by far today's most popular aesthetic treatment. Other makeovers combine services to arrive at the best oral function and appearance for the particular patient.

At The Family Dentist, Dr. Smith and his dedicated team offer the following cosmetic dental services:

• Composite resin bonding. This application of a tooth-colored mixture of acrylic and glass repairs small chips, hairline cracks, gaps and mild overcrowding. Bonded right to existing tooth enamel, the resin is smoothed and polished, creating a repair that's impossible to detect and yet is very durable.
• Porcelain veneers. These tooth-shaped shells of fine ceramic custom-cover the front of teeth which have more extensive flaws. Large chips and dark stains which don't respond to whitening procedures are common examples.
• Professional teeth whitening. Done at the office or at home, whitening improves tooth color by as much as 8 to 10 shades. The process is fully supervised, safe, effective and a much better choice than over the counter whitening products.
• Dental contouring. Dr. Smith uses handheld tools and fine sandpaper to even out tooth shape, cracks, pits and more. This comfortable, inexpensive process takes just one appointment.

How can your smile improve?

Find out by contacting The Family Dentist in Westminster, CO. Dr. Smith offers cosmetic dentistry at its finest, and you'll love the results. Call today: (303) 427-8690.

Big changes in your appearance don't have to involve extensive or time-consuming dental work. Dental veneers offer a simple way to revitalize your smile. Westminster, CO, dentist Dr. Alexander Smith explains how veneers can transform your smile.

Veneers cover common flaws

Veneers are tooth-shaped pieces of porcelain that are just about as thick as a contact lens. When they're applied to the fronts of your teeth with dental cement, they make imperfections in your tooth enamel disappear. Before you can receive your veneers, a tiny amount of tooth enamel must be removed in our Westminster office. A local anesthetic may be used during this step in the process, although so little enamel is removed that you might not need it. After the enamel is removed, an impression of your teeth will be made. The impression will be used by dental lab technicians who will create your new porcelain veneers.

Veneers are an excellent choice if you have visible chips or cracks in teeth. Although these problems may not threaten the integrity of your teeth, they can be unsightly. Applying a veneer or two conceals flaws and offers a dramatic smile transformation. Veneers can also be used to conceal discolorations caused by trauma to a tooth, tetracycline use, large fillings or root canal therapy. Is the surface of a tooth pitted, bumpy or uneven? Adding a veneer keeps those imperfections hidden away.

Changing the shape or length of a tooth is easy with veneers

Does one of your teeth look a little odd? Sometimes, the rest of your teeth can be perfectly straight, while one tooth is a little crooked or twisted. Because the problem only affects one or two teeth, there's no need for orthodontic treatment, but that doesn't mean that the problem can't be corrected. Your new veneer will ensure that the tooth matches the shape of surrounding teeth.

Veneers also extend the length of short teeth. When your permanent teeth first appeared, you may have noticed that one tooth was shorter than others, but assumed that there was nothing you could do to correct the flaw. Short teeth can also occur if you grind your teeth at night. Thanks to veneers, a noticeably short tooth will no longer be an issue.

Are you ready to find out if veneers are a good option for you? Call Westminster, CO, dentist Dr. Alexander Smith at (303) 427-8690 to schedule an appointment.

Let’s find out the many ways our dentist could enhance your smile for the better.

Being disappointed or unhappy with your smile doesn’t have to be the norm. There are so many ways that our Westminster, CO, cosmetic dentist, Dr. Alexander Smith, can help you get the results you want, whether you are looking for a minor refreshing treatment or full makeover. Find out the many dental options at your disposal.

Routine Dentistry

Never ignore the importance of preventive dental care, as it can protect your smile from decay and gum disease better than anything else. By coming in every six months for cleanings and exams we can often catch issues before they happen. We can also offer children, teens and at-risk adults with other preventive options like dental sealants and fluoride treatment to protect against decay.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Most people aren’t born with a perfect smile; they often have to turn to our Westminster, CO, dentist for a little help in that department. That’s okay. We are here to ensure that you get the smile you’ve always wanted, whether through simple procedures like teeth whitening or dental bonding, or more elaborate options like porcelain veneers and dental implants.

Restorative Dentistry

While cosmetic dentistry can certainly improve the overall appearance of your smile it doesn’t often offer much past cosmetic enhancements. If you are dealing with issues like a cracked tooth or missing teeth, then you may have problems with how your smile functions. If this is the case, we will help you decide on the proper way to restore your smile, whether through dental bridges, crowns or implants.

Orthodontics

If crooked, misaligned teeth have you down then it’s time to talk to us about ways to get that straighter smile. Traditional braces can be a great option for a child or teen who is dealing with more serious misalignments. Or, if you are an adult looking to get a straighter smile, we also offer more discreet options that will make wearing braces so much easier.

Do any of the dental treatment options above interest you? Want to find out if you are a good candidate? The Family Dentist in Westminster, CO, has your back. Call us today to book an initial consultation and let’s get you one step closer to your dream smile.

Are you ready to find out the many ways cosmetic dentistry could revamp your smile for the better?

Are you looking to get a smile makeover? Have you been wondering more and more whether you should turn to cosmetic dentistry to get the smile you’ve been dreaming of? If so, this is where our Westminster, CO cosmetic dentist, Dr. Alexander Smith, comes in. We offer a full range of dental services to meet your needs and give you a smile you can be proud of.

Some of the cosmetic dentistry treatments we offer in Westminster include:

Dental Bonding

The same tooth-colored resin that’s used to fill a cavity can also be used to cover aesthetic issues on one or more teeth. Of course, bonding won’t require anesthesia or drilling (unless of course we need to remove decay first). Bonding is great for more conservative changes like covering small stains, chips, cracks and even gaps between teeth without going through extensive or time-consuming cosmetic dentistry.

Contouring

This treatment can be performed on its own or along with dental bonding to help reshape teeth easily and non-invasively. By shaving off a very minute amount of enamel, we can smooth down pointy teeth and improve their shape. Again, just like bonding, it won’t be able to tackle more severe issues but it can be great for smaller problems.

Dental Veneers

If you are dealing with spacing issues, minor misalignments, cracks, chips and discolorations that bonding can’t handle then turn to porcelain veneers. These thin tooth-colored shells are adhered to the front surface of your teeth to cover these flaws so that the only thing people will see is a straight, even and beautiful smile.

Teeth Whitening

Is your coffee habit leading to some pretty nasty dental stains? Or perhaps you are experiencing stains as a result of just getting older. It happens. Fortunately, our dentist has a fast and effective way to get your smile several shades whiter. You can choose to have more than one whitening session to continue to boost your results, while some patients may be thoroughly satisfied with their smile after only one treatment.

If you want to achieve an award-winning smile then put your smile in the hands of our dental experts at The Family Dentist in Westminster, CO. We are here to meet your smile goals.