At Ricardo Suarez, DDS, we offer cosmetic dentistry options that can fit most smile goals—as well as budgets. Dr. Suarez can help you decide on the best choices for your situation.
The first step in the process is to schedule an appointment with Dr. Suarez so he can conduct a full examination. He will answer your questions and make suggestions. With so many different treatments available, most people can find the right combination that will enable them to reach their goals for their smiles.
Cosmetic Veneers
Veneers can cover up a multitude of problems with your smile. If your teeth are gapped, chipped, stained (and resistant to teeth whitening), or otherwise flawed, in just a couple of appointments at our West Covina, CA, cosmetic dental office, veneers can camouflage these issues.
- For this procedure, we’ll numb your mouth and then carefully remove a small amount of tooth enamel, making room for the width of the veneers. That way, your smile will look and feel natural.
- Then, we’ll take digital impressions to send to the dental lab. We’ll select the appropriate tooth color to blend with your natural teeth.
- While we’re waiting for your permanent veneers to get back from the lab, we’ll place temporary veneers over your teeth for protection.
- You’ll come back to our office about two weeks later, and during this appointment, we’ll bond your veneers to your teeth, ensuring they look and fit properly.
Cosmetic Bonding
You have probably heard of tooth-colored fillings, which are made to blend in with the color of the tooth they are restoring. We can use that same composite material to repair flaws in the smile, even those at the front of the mouth.
Dental bonding is an affordable way to transform your smile; this procedure can often be done in just one visit to our office. Dr. Suarez artfully shapes the composite resin over your natural teeth, concealing cracks, chips, or discoloration.
Imagine walking out of our office with renewed confidence and a more uniform smile!
Teeth Whitening
One of our most common requests is from patients who want to brighten their yellow or stained teeth. Professional teeth whitening is the most effective way to make smiles several shades whiter and brighter.
We offer two different types of professional teeth whitening:
- In-office whitening — If you have an upcoming class reunion, wedding, or special event, we can whiten and brighten your teeth in about an hour. Our in-office whitening treatment is a great way to enhance your smile, especially if you have a busy schedule or need immediate results.
- Take-home whitening — Maybe you’re not in a hurry or would prefer to whiten your teeth gradually over time and in the comfort of your own home. If that’s the case, we offer convenient take-home whitening kits. We can customize whitening trays that fit snugly over your teeth and prescribe the bleaching gel that suits your needs. After about two weeks, you’ll be able to see the results for yourself!
Other Restorative Dental Treatments
If your smile goals include missing or damaged teeth, Dr. Suarez can talk to you about other cosmetic options, such as:
- Dental implants — We use dental implants to replace one or more missing teeth. The implant itself is a titanium post that is surgically placed into your jawbone. It mimics your missing tooth’s roots, and once it fuses with your jawbone, we’ll add a custom CEREC® crown to fill the gap in your smile. We can also place more than one implant to support a dental bridge or full denture, giving you the stability and functionality you deserve.
- Cosmetic crowns — Dental crowns are often used to cover and protect a damaged or weakened tooth, but they can also be a cosmetic option. If you have worn, broken, or discolored teeth that whitening can’t fix, we can create CEREC crowns right in our dental office.
Our teeth are designed to last a lifetime, but over the years, they can show wear and tear, just like the rest of our body. The good news is that you have options for improving your smile with cosmetic dentistry, and our West Covina, CA dental office has solutions to restore your smile—and your self-confidence.
