If you're ready to replace missing teeth, dental implants offer an excellent restoration option. Your Westminster, CO, dentist, Dr. Alexander Smith, can help you decide if implants are right for you.

Dental implants completely restore teeth

Dental implants restore missing teeth above and below the gum line. Tiny titanium posts that naturally bond to your jawbone, implants are placed in the vacant spaces of your smile during minor oral surgery in our Westminster office.

Implants act as roots for your new teeth and become securely attached to your jawbone in as little as three to six months. Once your implants are bonded, your dentist adds small abutments to the top of them and makes an impression of your mouth that will be used to create dental crowns.

Crowns are artificial teeth that look just like the visible parts of your teeth. They're screwed on to the top of the dental implants to complete the restoration of your teeth.

Implants function just like natural teeth

Your dental implants won't slip or slide when you bite and chew or irritate your mouth. You also won't experience a significant change in your biting power and will be able to easily chew tough or hard foods with your new teeth.

Although your teeth may be synthetic, they'll feel perfectly real. In fact, many people who receive implants don't notice any difference between implants and their natural teeth.

Additionally, the constant stimulation of your jawbone by your tooth roots keep the bone strong. Resorption, a problem that can occur when the jawbone begins to shrink after tooth loss, won't be a problem if you replace your roots with implants.

Finally, caring for dental implants is quick and easy, for it only requires regular brushing and flossing. When you floss, however, you'll need to pay a little extra attention to the area around your new crown. Keeping this area clean and free of debris will help you avoid an infection that could jeopardize your new tooth. Fortunately, infections are rare if you practice good oral hygiene.
 

Call us for treatment

Restore your smile with dental implants! Call your dentist in Westminster, CO, Dr. Smith, at (303) 427-8690 to schedule an appointment.

Even if you have perfectly straight, healthy teeth, both stains and discolorations can ruin an otherwise beautiful smile. After all, a good oral hygiene routine can fall short in the face of dietary and lifestyle factors such as smoking, medications, and the natural aging process, all of which can diminish your smile over time. A professional teeth whitening treatment is the perfect antidote to surface stains and discolorations. Dr. Alexander Smith, a cosmetic dentist in Westminster, CO, offers cosmetic dentistry services to help you maintain a beautiful, healthy smile at any age—read on to learn what professional teeth whitening can do for you

Professional Teeth Whitening Services from our Westminster Office

These treatments deliver dramatic and lasting results, while also protecting your gums and tooth enamel in the process. The results are different for everyone, but in many cases, the results of a professional teeth whitening treatment can last for as many as five years.

Types of Dental Stains

There are a couple of things that can stain your teeth and dull your smile over time. One of the most common sources is through the food and drinks that come into direct contact with your teeth. Surface whitening treatments and bleaching work best on these types of stains; but they don't work on all types of stains. Dr. Smith will perform a comprehensive dental exam and recommend the best option to whiten and improve your smile. In addition to professional teeth whitening treatments, cosmetic bonding, crowns, and porcelain veneers are also available to cover damaged teeth.

Interested? Give our Westminster Office a Call

For more information about how a professional teeth whitening treatment can transform and improve your smile, contact The Family Dentist today by calling (303) 427-8690 to schedule an appointment with your cosmetic dentist, Dr. Smith.

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.

Discover one cosmetic solution that can quickly give you a more perfect smile.

Thanks to amazing advancements in cosmetic dentistry our Westminster, CO, dentist Dr. Alexander Smith now has a fast and reliable way to completely alter the shape, color or size of one or more teeth to give you the smile you’ve always wanted. These thin porcelain laminates are bonded to the front of teeth to hide common flaws to make you feel more confident whenever you smile.

What problems can dental veneers address?

There is a reason so many people are turning to dental veneers in Westminster, CO, to improve their smiles. After all, these thin porcelain shells can easily hide a variety of imperfections that may leave you feeling less than confident about your appearance. By applying veneers we can easily cover,

• Discolorations and stains
• Chips and cracks
• Malformed or oddly shaped teeth
• Uneven or worn teeth
• Misaligned teeth (minor crowding, twisted teeth or gaps between teeth)

Any flaws that affect the appearance of your smile but don’t affect the integrity or health of your teeth may be treated with porcelain veneers.

Who is a good candidate for dental veneers?

Are you wondering whether it might be time to sit down with our dentist and see if veneers are right for you? If you are dealing with any of the issues above then you very well could be an excellent candidate for veneers. Here is what makes someone a good candidate,

• Good oral health
• Dedication to good oral hygiene and care
• Realistic expectations about the results you’ll receive
• Healthy, strong tooth enamel

We will check your teeth and gums to make sure that you aren’t dealing with gum disease or decay, as any dental issues will need to be treated before you can undergo cosmetic dentistry.

What goes into getting dental veneers?

Getting veneers is fairly straightforward and simple. They can usually be placed in about two visits. Here are the steps involved in getting veneers,

• Tooth preparation: We can’t just apply veneers directly to the front of your teeth because this can make them look bulky. Therefore, we will need to shave off a very small amount of enamel from the front of your teeth to make room for your veneers. This is quick and painless.
• Taking impressions: Once teeth are prepped we will take impressions of your teeth so that a dental lab has the exact measurements needed to create your veneers. After impressions are taken we may decide whether to apply temporary veneers to the front of your teeth to protect them in the interim.
• Fitting your veneers: It can take up to a week to get your permanent veneers. Once they are made you will come back into the office so that we can check the fit before bonding them to your teeth.

Are you interested in getting dental veneers? If so, then schedule your consultation with The Family Dentist in Westminster, CO, to find out if you are the ideal candidate for this treatment.

Once upon a time, having cavities meant having a mouth full of silver. But like most dental technology, cavity treatments have come a long way, and getting a filling no longer means sacrificing the cosmetic quality of your smile. Tooth-colored fillings are designed to match the color and texture of a natural tooth so that your cavities can be filled effectively and discreetly for a healthy and attractive smile. Dr. Alexander Smith, your dentist in Westminster, CO, offers cosmetic and general dentistry services for children and adults.

Protect Your Oral Health and Smile with Tooth Colored Fillings in Westminster, CO

As the American Dental Association (ADA) points out, the best filling is no filling. Although cavities and tooth decay are one of the most common dental problems, they are also highly preventable. The best way to fight them is by eating a healthy, well-balanced diet, maintaining a good oral hygiene routine which includes both daily flossing as well as visiting the dentist every six months for a checkup and professional cleaning.

However, when cavities do happen, getting them treated as quickly as possible is the best way to save both your tooth and your smile. Also known as composite fillings, tooth-colored fillings are made out of a combination of materials (known as composite resins) like plastic and silica. Tooth colored fillings can be used on the front or back teeth, and are generally the filling of choice and used more frequently than amalgam (metallic) fillings.

The average shelf life for a composite filling tends to be shorter than with metallic fillings, at an average of five years, but each situation is different and they can actually last for much longer. After you receive a filling, continuing to practice oral hygiene and preventive care to keep your teeth and gums healthy and to avoid further tooth decay and damage.

Find a Dentist in Westminster, CO

For more information about tooth-colored fillings and other cosmetic and restorative dentistry services, contact The Family Dentist by calling (303) 427-8690 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Smith today.