Cosmetic Dentistry at Advanced Dental in Windham ME – Enhancing Smiles with Precision and Care

Cosmetic dentistry is a unique branch of dentistry specializing in the restoration of teeth and gums, from appearance to shape to balance. At Advanced Dental in Windham ME, Dr. Stanley D. Armstrong provides individual cosmetic treatments to restore natural beauty, function, and confidence through precision techniques. This kind of therapy consideration goes beyond aesthetics to include the patient's face, resulting in a smile enhancement.

Dr. Armstrong recommends and performs the various treatments offered in cosmetic dentistry, tailored to each patient's goals to create form, proportion, and alignment within the teeth. Among their services, Advanced Dental can address discoloration, dark, uneven surfaces, chips, and other imperfections. However, results at Advanced Dental will look entirely natural for years to come.

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The Objective of Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of the visible surfaces of teeth while maintaining their health and function. Patients usually present with brown or yellow teeth from food, coffee, or tea; uneven edges; worn enamel; or gaps. Imperfections usually take years to build, but they could just as easily come from a diet, trauma in the past, or previous dental work done on them.

At Advanced Dental, cosmetic treatments aim to achieve balance, proportion, and symmetry. Each procedure from Dr. Armstrong shall be studiously formulated in the structure of the natural tooth of the patient, so that at the end, it will be absolutely credible and harmonious.

Thus, cosmetic materials can also beautify themselves in their form and feel; besides that, they possess functions. This ultimate goal is to again build that confidence through conservative, top-quality care, enhancing oral beauty, and preserving health.

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Full Cosmetic Dentistry Services

Advanced Dental offers a wide range of cosmetic dental services to meet every aesthetic need. Every kind of procedure caters to specific patient preferences and needs.

1. Teeth Whitening

Teeth discolor slowly over the years from coffee, tea, or just tobacco, and, of course, by aging itself. Professional whitening treatments offered at Advanced Dental utilize clinically tested materials that can safely lift stains of several types back to bright radiance. Dr. Armstrong will personalize the treatments based on the shade and condition of the enamel to achieve a uniform appearance once the treatments are complete.

2. Dentist Bonding

Dental bonding is one of the most conservative, probably the least costly, of the many cosmetic repairs- a very minor repair for rather short portions of teeth that have chips to gaps, or uneven edges on surfaces. A composite resin material is directly applied to the surface, sculpted, and polished by the artisan to match the surrounding teeth. So bonding gives a better appearance, quite in shape and texture, yet little or no change in actual enamel.

3. Porcelain Veneers

With porcelain veneers, one can achieve quite remarkable aesthetic changes; however, this option is long-lasting and appears natural. Made from thin, custom-designed shells that are fitted over the teeth's front surfaces, they are used to remedy blemishes such as discoloration, uneven spacing, and irregular tooth lengths. Veneers are widely known for durability, stain resistance, and precision fitting.

4. Tooth Contouring and Reshaping

Sometimes, only minor changes in the shapes of teeth can throw the whole balance way off. Contouring with reshaping involves judicious modification of the enamel to enhance symmetry and proportion. Most often, this is a low-to-no-damage procedure that occurs in a single visit, leaving you with a better overall appearance.

5. Dental Crowns

Crowns were generally used for reconstruction, but they also have a cosmetic role in dentistry. An all-ceramic or porcelain crown can encase a badly damaged or discoloured tooth, thereby restoring both strength and aesthetic appeal. Crowns are manufactured so that their colour, translucency, and form are very much like the nearest teeth and thereby contribute to a result that appears quite natural.

6. Inlays and Onlays

Inlays and onlays are between a filling and a crown. These use color-matched materials to restore sites that are either decayed or defective in strength or precision. Final results are natural-looking, but their endurance and structural integrity are consistent with those of laminated enamel.

7. Dental Implants and Restoration

For this reason, a dental implant can match the aesthetics and function of natural teeth for the patient who loses a tooth. It reproduces the function of chewing without compromising the natural landscape of the face. The implant restorations created at Advanced Dental are made with precision when constructed in harmony and balance with the adjacent natural teeth.

8. Full Mouth Aesthetic Rehabilitation

Not all patients may require the most extensive treatment for aesthetic and functional restoration. Full-mouth aesthetic rehabilitation involves a combination of treatment modalities (veneers, crowns, bonding, and implants) to restore aesthetics and function while maintaining health. Each patient has different personal goals and oral health needs.

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The Cosmetic Dentistry Process

Every cosmetic procedure starts with a thorough consultation and examination. In Dr. Armstrong's opinion, successful results depend on extensive planning and mutual understanding of what a patient expects.

Step 1: Full Assessment

On the first visit, Dr. Armstrong performs a full assessment of your teeth, gums, and bite. This may include checking the color, alignment, spacing, and shape of every tooth. Diagnostic imaging or impressions may be obtained to visualize possible outcomes.

Step 2: Treatment Planning

Once the evaluation is complete, Dr. Armstrong will formulate a personalized treatment plan detailing the procedures required, the materials to be used, and the expected timeline. The plan integrates aesthetic and functional considerations to ensure a natural and durable result.

Step 3: Preparation and Treatment

Some procedures can be completed in one visit, while others demand multiple appointments, depending on the particular procedure selected. All work will be done carefully and with attention to detail, ensuring exceptional comfort and lasting success.

Step 4: Final Modifications and Assessment

After all necessary treatment is complete, final adjustments are made to ensure a good fit, balance, and alignment. This results in a natural, cohesive outcome that greatly supports oral well-being.

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Schedule a Cosmetic Dentistry Consultation

If you are interested in improving the appearance and function of your teeth, Advanced Dental in Windham ME, offers a complete range of cosmetic dental services designed for natural, lasting results.

Schedule your consultation today by calling (207) 892-8325.