Cosmetic Dentistry in Rocklin, CA
Everyone deserves a smile they are proud to share with the world. Sometimes, our insecurities about our teeth get the best of us, causing us to conceal our grins, which can decrease our self-esteem and overall mood. Because it’s a known fact that smiling can make you happier, the team at Agape Dental believes everyone is entitled to the smile they want. So, we offer cosmetic dentistry to improve your teeth, giving you the confidence you need to light up any room.
What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry is an umbrella term for several dental procedures that improve the appearance of your smile. Some of the reasons why our patients come to us for cosmetic dentistry is to address common dental issues, including:
- Stained or discolored teeth
- Irregular tooth shape or size
- Misaligned, crooked, or overcrowded teeth
- Cracked or chipped teeth
- Missing teeth
Cosmetic Dentistry at Agape Dental
Not only does cosmetic dentistry aim to improve the appearance of your smile, but some procedures alter the structure of your teeth and gums, providing you with functional, restorative benefits. That’s why we offer a range of beneficial treatments to make our patients fall in love with their smiles.
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is an excellent way to enhance your smile and repair minor cosmetic flaws. Typically, Dr. Mignon Mapanao can complete the procedure in one visit. During your appointment, she will apply a tooth-colored resin to the surface of the impacted tooth. Then, she will meticulously shape it to enhance its appearance.
Dental bonding also provides restorative benefits—it can protect exposed roots or enhance the tooth’s structure, which can improve oral health. After shaping and sculpting the material to match the rest of your teeth, Dr. Mapanao will harden it with a special light. The final steps include polishing your tooth to give it a smooth, glossy finish to mimic that natural sheen of tooth enamel.
Teeth Whitening
Tooth discoloration happens for various reasons—specifically, the food you eat, the drinks you consume, and habits like smoking tobacco can all contribute to staining your teeth. Whether you’re eating blueberries or tomato-based sauces and drinks like coffee or tea, your teeth are at risk of discoloration. So it’s no wonder why teeth whitening has gained notoriety in cosmetic dentistry. It’s an effective way to lighten your teeth and reduce the appearance of stains. It is the quickest and most affordable way to improve your smile. Using our professional system like iSmile can whiten your teeth; it’s a hassle-free way to get the desired result without relying on silly Instagram trends or other online hacks that don’t work.
Dental Veneers
Porcelain veneers are a great way to conceal unsightly stains and discoloration. Additionally, veneers camouflage dental imperfections like chips, cracks, gaps, and other irregularities.
We use a high-quality, super-thin porcelain shell to mask any imperfections. After shaving down a bit of enamel, Dr. Mapanao bonds the shell to the front of your tooth with dental cement. Dr. Mapanao will use a special curing light to harden the cement, solidifying the bond between the veneer and your tooth. Afterward, she will shape and polish your veneer to perfection, ensuring it blends seamlessly with your natural teeth. The process is painless and results in a gorgeous, aesthetically pleasing smile to captivate your friends and family.
Dental Implants
The strength of titanium is a force we reckon with. For that reason, we offer dental implants as durable, long-lasting options to replace one or more missing teeth.
Made with titanium and built to endure, dental implants are an impactful way to get your desired smile. We offer one-piece traditional implants and mini dental implants.
Mini dental implants are stable and functional and look and feel like your natural teeth. Dr. Mapanao inserts the strong titanium post into your jawbone, where it will fuse through a process known as osseointegration. Once you heal, Dr. Mapanao will place a permanent dental prosthetic, such as a crown, bridge, or denture, on top of the post to recreate the perfect smile. In the meantime, you will receive a temporary prosthetic; that way, you won’t go a day without teeth.
Dental Crowns
A dental crown restores your tooth’s shape, size, and appearance. Designed by manufacturers, a crown is a custom-made cap that covers the visible portion of your tooth and is made out of various materials. The materials include porcelain, ceramic, metal, and zirconia.
A dental crown can fix a cracked tooth or large cavity and restore the look and function of your tooth, protecting it from further harm. If you have a cracked tooth, Dr. Mapanao will place the crown over it to act as a protective cap, stabilizing the cracked area.
Dental Bridges
The goal of a dental bridge is to fill the gap left by missing teeth. In particular, the process works by joining artificial teeth to adjacent natural teeth or dental implants. Typically, a dental bridge consists of three components—a pontic, an abutment, and a crown. To elaborate, a pontic is an artificial tooth; an abutment can be your natural tooth or an implant on either side of the gap. Additionally, the abutment supports the bridge, and a crown is placed over the abutment teeth to anchor the bridge.
Gum Contouring
Dr. Mapanao uses gum contouring to reshape the gum line. It’s both a cosmetic and functional procedure to remove excess gum tissue using a laser for precision. The procedure is minimally invasive, typically requires local anesthesia, and can be completed within one to two hours. Gum contouring can help fight tooth decay by limiting areas where food can get trapped. Removing excess gum tissue can also enhance your aesthetics by evening out your gum line.
Sometimes, gum contouring is medically necessary for people with periodontal disease. It’s also an ideal option for people with a “gummy smile” who want to correct it.
Start Your Cosmetic Dentistry Journey with Agape Dental
You want teeth you’re proud to show off, and you have plenty of options! But the only way to know which procedure suits your needs is to visit us for a free consultation. Whether you need a dental bridge, a mini dental implant, or an effective whitening solution, we’re armed to the teeth with powerful methods. So, you should call us today to learn what route is best for you. We look forward to meeting you!