At Queen Anne Hilltop Dental, our team can make your smile dreams come true! We don’t use magic wands either—rather, we use professional cosmetic dentistry services.
A beautiful smile is more than just an attractive feature—it can also have a significant impact on your life. When you feel confident about your smile, you’re more likely to feel confident about yourself in general. This can lead to greater success in both your personal and professional life. That’s why we offer a range of cosmetic dentistry services that can help you achieve the perfect smile you’ve always wanted.
So if you’re ready to upgrade your grin from “okay” to “oh, wow,” read on to learn more about our cosmetic dentistry services in Seattle, WA!
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is the ultimate solution for anyone who loves coffee, cola, juice, and all the other tempting things that stain your teeth. It’s like hitting the reset button on your smile, and who doesn’t love a fresh start?
At Queen Anne Hilltop Dental, we offer two types of teeth whitening treatments: in-office and at-home.
- In-office teeth whitening is a quick and effective solution that can produce dramatic results in just one appointment. During the procedure, we will apply a high-concentration bleaching gel to your teeth and use a special light to activate the gel and accelerate the whitening process. This procedure usually takes about an hour, and you can leave the office with a noticeably brighter smile.
- At-home teeth whitening, on the other hand, involves using custom-made trays and a whitening gel that you apply at home over several weeks. We will create custom trays that are designed to fit snugly over your teeth, and you’ll be given a whitening gel to use with the trays for a specific amount of time each day. At-home whitening treatments are more gradual than in-office treatments, but they can still produce excellent results over time.
Both in-office and at-home teeth whitening treatments work by using a bleaching agent to break down and remove stains and discoloration from the surface of your teeth. We’ll work with you to find the best option for your lifestyle and budget, so you can get the bright, shiny smile of your dreams (or at least the one you see in all the toothpaste commercials).
Bonding
Dental bonding is a cosmetic dentistry procedure that can help improve the appearance of chipped, cracked, or discolored teeth. It’s a simple and cost-effective solution that can help you achieve a more confident and beautiful smile.
The process involves applying a tooth-colored resin to the affected area, then shaping and polishing it until it looks like a seamless part of your smile. It’s like a dental magic trick—now you see the imperfection, now you don’t!
- The first step in the bonding process is to prepare the surface of your tooth by roughening it and applying a conditioning liquid. This helps the bonding material adhere more effectively to your tooth.
- Our team at Queen Anne Hilltop Dental will then apply the composite resin material in layers, sculpting and shaping it to match the contours of your tooth.
- Once the desired shape and size are achieved, a special light is used to harden the material.
- After the bonding material has hardened, we will refine and polish it to match the shine and texture of your natural teeth.
- The end result is a seamless, natural-looking restoration that can help improve the appearance of your smile.
One of the biggest benefits of dental bonding is that it can be completed in just one visit to our office. The process typically takes less than an hour per tooth, making it a convenient and efficient solution for improving the appearance of your teeth.
Gum Reshaping
Sometimes, it’s not just the teeth that need a little attention to achieve a beautiful smile. Gum reshaping, also known as gum contouring, is a cosmetic dentistry procedure that can improve the appearance of an uneven or excessively gummy smile. When you have gums that cover too much of your teeth, it can make your teeth appear shorter and give you a less balanced smile. Gum reshaping is a procedure that carefully alters the contour of your gum line.
At Queen Anne Hilltop Dental, our skilled team can gently and precisely reshape the gums, revealing more of your natural teeth and creating a balanced, aesthetically pleasing smile. The process typically involves the following steps:
- First, we’ll discuss your goals and examine your teeth and gums to determine if gum reshaping is the right option for you. We will consider factors such as the health of your gums, the size and shape of your teeth, and your overall oral health.
- We’ll then use a local anesthetic to numb your gums to ensure you’re comfortable during the procedure.
- Using a special dental instrument, we carefully and precisely remove or reshape the excessive gum tissue. This helps to expose more of your teeth and gives your smile a more balanced appearance.
- Post-procedure, we will provide you with specific instructions to follow during the recovery period. This might include recommendations on diet and oral hygiene practices.
Veneers
Veneers are a popular cosmetic dentistry solution for a variety of dental imperfections—such as stains, chips, gaps, and misaligned teeth. These thin, custom-made shells are made of porcelain and are designed to fit over the front surface of your teeth, transforming them from ordinary to extraordinary! Veneers create a more symmetrical, even, and brighter smile.
- One of the biggest benefits of veneers is their versatility. They can be used to correct a wide range of dental imperfections, as well as to lengthen or reshape teeth—making them a great option for those who are looking to improve the overall appearance of their smile.
- Another major benefit of veneers is their durability. With proper care and maintenance, veneers can last for many years, making them a long-term investment in your smile’s appearance.
The process of getting veneers typically involves several steps.
- First, we will perform a thorough examination of your teeth and gums to determine whether veneers are the right solution for you.
- If they are, we will then prepare your teeth by removing a small amount of enamel from the surface, which allows the veneers to fit more comfortably and securely.
- Next, we will take impressions of your teeth, which will be used to create custom-made veneers that are tailored to your unique dental needs and preferences! While your veneers are being made, we will provide you with temporary veneers to wear to protect your teeth.
- Once your veneers are ready, we will carefully place them onto your teeth and bond them in place with a special dental cement.
- Finally, we will make any necessary adjustments to ensure that your veneers fit comfortably and look natural.
Aesthetic Crowns
Dental crowns are another versatile cosmetic dentistry option we offer at Queen Anne Hilltop Dental. These are essentially caps that are placed over your teeth to improve their appearance, shape, or structural integrity. Crowns can be used to address a wide range of dental issues, such as broken, chipped, worn-down, or severely discolored teeth.
Aesthetic crowns, in particular, are designed with both function and beauty in mind. These crowns not only protect and strengthen your teeth, but they also enhance the overall appearance of your smile.
Made of high-quality porcelain materials, aesthetic crowns closely resemble the color and translucency of your natural teeth. This results in a very natural, long-lasting, seamless look that can be customized to your personal preferences.
At Queen Anne Hilltop Dental, we take pride in helping our patients achieve the smiles of their dreams—whether that means a little bonding here, some veneers there, or even a bit of teeth whitening, our team is here to help. You’ll leave our office with a smile that’s brighter, more confident, and more you than ever before.
If you’re ready to take the first step towards a more beautiful smile, schedule an appointment with us today!
Crown Lengthening
Crown lengthening is a dental procedure that involves removing gum tissue and sometimes bone from around a tooth to expose more of the tooth’s surface. This procedure can help improve the appearance of short teeth or correct a “gummy” smile.
- The process of crown lengthening begins with a thorough examination of your teeth and gums by our team; this may include x-rays or other diagnostic tests to determine the amount of bone and tissue that needs to be removed.
- On the day of the procedure, we will administer a local anesthetic to numb the area around the tooth. We will then use special instruments to remove the excess gum tissue and, if necessary, some of the underlying bone. This will expose more of the tooth’s surface, making it appear longer.
- Once the desired amount of tissue and bone has been removed, our team will clean the area and may place temporary sutures to help the gum tissue heal properly. You will be given instructions on how to care for the area during the healing process, including how to brush and floss around the surgical site.
At Queen Anne Hilltop Dental, we take pride in helping our patients achieve the smiles of their dreams—whether that means a little bonding here, some veneers there, or even a bit of teeth whitening, our team is here to help. You’ll leave our office with a smile that’s brighter, more confident, and more you than ever before.
If you’re ready to take the first step towards a more beautiful smile, schedule an appointment with us today!