Cosmetic Dental Care in Gilbert, AZ

Cosmetic Dental Care in Gilbert, AZ

Artistry in dentistry is a skill that our office is passionate about. Having a healthy, bright, beautiful smile enhances our appearance and allows us to smile with confidence.  A custom Smile Design plan allows you to see exactly how your teeth can look after cosmetic dentistry. A painless way to see your smile’s potential without ever being worked on. Fully participate in creating your new smile with before and after photos. And thanks to the advances in modern cosmetic dentistry, the treatments are quick, painless and surprisingly affordable.

Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments Can Help:

  • Changing the size, shape, and alignment of certain teeth.
  • Filling in unattractive spaces between teeth.
  • Improving or correcting bites.
  • Lightening or brightening the color of teeth.
  • Repair decayed, broken, cracked, or chipped teeth.
  • Replace missing teeth.
  • Replace old, unattractive dental treatments.

Remember, Your Smile Speaks Before You Even Say a Word!

There’s no need to get a referral or visit another office. We conveniently offer the following cosmetic dentistry services in our Gilbert, AZ office.

Bonding is an affordable cosmetic solution that can be successfully used to treat relatively minor cosmetic imperfections, including cracks, chips, gaps, and misaligned or misshaped teeth. The material used is called composite resin, which is also used to build tooth-colored fillings. Our doctors will select the closest match to your natural smile’s color and then apply the composite resin, carefully sculpting it into place to create the most pleasing and seamless appearance. Once securely in place, the addition will look and function just like natural enamel! Better yet, it can last for quite some time with the right levels of personal and professional maintenance.

Crowns and Bridges in Gilbert, AZ

Dental crowns and bridges are custom-fitted tooth prosthetics that are used to replace or restore damaged or missing teeth. Crowns – also known as caps – are fixed over the surfaces of natural tooth structures or dental implants. Bridges are used to fill in the gaps left by missing teeth and are anchored in place by the natural teeth or crowns nearest the empty space. Both crowns and bridges are non-removable and must be cemented in place by a licensed dentist. Patients who get crown or bridges to restore their smiles achieve both the function and appearance of natural, healthy teeth.

Dental Implants in Gilbert, AZ

Dental implants are a revolutionary treatment for patients who wish to replace missing teeth. Implants provide a very real and cosmetic solution when a tooth is missing or is beyond saving. Instead of dentures, you can have teeth you won’t have to take out at night, can chew all foods with, and are absolutely natural looking.

Dental implant restoration in Gilbert, AZ

If you are missing teeth, it is crucial to replace them. Without all your teeth, chewing and eating can destabilize your bite and cause you discomfort. When teeth are missing, your mouth can shift and even cause your face to look older. Implants are a great way to replace your missing teeth, and if properly maintained, can last a lifetime!

An implant is a new tooth made of metal and porcelain that looks just like your natural tooth. It’s composed of two main parts: one part is the titanium implant body that takes the place of the missing root, and the second part is the tooth-colored crown that is cemented on top of the implant. With implant treatment, you can smile confidently knowing no one will ever suspect you have a replacement tooth.

In addition to tooth replacement, implants may be used to anchor dentures, especially lower dentures that tend to shift when you talk or chew. For patients with removable partial dentures, implants can replace missing teeth so you have a more natural-looking smile.

Composite Fillings at Smiles at San Tan Ranch

A composite (tooth colored) filling is used to repair a tooth that is affected by decay, cracks, fractures, etc. The decayed or affected portion of the tooth will be removed and then filled with a composite material that matches your tooth color. There are many types of filling materials available, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Composite fillings are the most widely used today. Because composite fillings are tooth colored, they can be closely matched to the color of existing teeth, they are conservative and are bonded directly to your own natural tooth structure.

Tooth colored fillings are more aesthetically suited for use in front teeth or the more visible areas of the teeth. As with most dental restorations, composite fillings are not permanent and may someday have to be replaced. Yet they are very durable, and will last many years, giving you a long lasting, beautiful smile.

Full Dentures and Partial Dentures in Glibert, AZ

We have a menu of options for missing teeth to help restore your young and beautiful smile. Along with traditional dentures, our permanent dentures provide a solution you will never have to take out. Enjoy the foods you want, and smile with confidence again!

What are dentures?

A denture is a removable dental appliance replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissue. They are made to closely resemble your natural teeth and may even enhance your smile.

Dentures can be made as complete or partial dentures. Complete dentures are used when all of the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain. A Partial denture not only fills in the spaces created by missing teeth, but also prevents other teeth from shifting.

What is the treatment?

We have option type for dentures, the conventional which is made after the teeth have been removed and the gum tissue has healed usually taking 4 to 6 weeks, and immediate dentures which are made in advance and immediately placed after the teeth are removed.

Dentures are very durable appliances and will last many years, but may have to be remade, repaired, or readjusted due to normal wear.

Reasons for dentures:

  • Complete Denture – Loss of all teeth in an arch.
  • Partial Denture – Loss of several teeth in an arch.
  • Enhancing smile and facial tissues.
  • Improving chewing, speech, and digestion.

What does getting dentures involve?

The process of getting dentures requires several appointments, usually over several weeks. Highly accurate impressions (molds) and measurements are taken and used to create your custom denture. Several “try-in” appointments may be necessary to ensure proper shape, color, and fit. At the final appointment, your dentist will precisely adjust and place the completed denture, ensuring a natural and comfortable fit.

It is normal to experience increased saliva flow, some soreness, and possible speech and chewing difficulty, however this will subside as your muscles and tissues get used to the new dentures.

You will be given care instructions for your new dentures. Proper cleaning of your new dental appliance, good oral hygiene, and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new dentures.

Inlays and Onlays model

Many times, we hear from new patients that when they left other dental offices, they had more questions than answers. As a valued patient, every question and concern you have is important and each will be answered to your satisfaction.

Partial crowns, often referred to as onlay’s, are a type of dental restoration or porcelain filling that covers one or more cusps of your tooth. Onlay’s are also made of porcelain by a lab and take two appointments to complete. An inlay is like a dental filling, but the restoration is made of porcelain by a lab and is placed within the cusps on a tooth’s chewing surface. These restorations are much more conservative than crowns and can be imperceptible from your natural tooth. However, the use of onlays and inlays are limited to very specific situations and are not as common as a dental crown.

Natural-looking Invisalign ® Invisible Braces in Gilbert, AZ

More and more adults are having their teeth straightened to reap the benefits of health gums and teeth. Current research shows straight teeth are easier to clean and have fewer problems due to dental diseases, like gum disease and dental decay.

What Is Invisalign?

The Invisalign® system is virtually invisible, and straightens your teeth to achieve the smile you’ve always dreamed of.

Using advanced 3-D computer-imaging technology, Invisalign® designs your complete treatment plan, from the initial position of your teeth to the final desired position. All this is based on your specific needs. Then a series of clear aligners, also called invisible braces, are custom-made for your teeth – to gradually move them.

Invisalign clear aligners are made of flexible plastic — specifically, a patented thermoplastic material called SmartTrack® created exclusively for Invisalign treatment.

Invisalign clear aligners are FDA-approved and contain no BPA, BPS, latex, or gluten. They are thin, clear, and fit snugly over your teeth, making them virtually invisible.

Can I Benefit From Invisalign Clear Braces?

Invisalign treatment typically works best for adults and teenagers who have mild to moderate teeth crowding issues. This will reviewed and determined during your initial consultation at our office.

What Kind of Problems can Invisalign® Correct?

Invisalign® corrects the same dental problems as traditional metal braces; the only difference is that Invisalign® trays are almost invisible to the naked eye, and can be removed at will.

Here are some problems that are commonly corrected with Invisalign®:

Overcrowding: This occurs when there is too little space for the teeth to align normally in the mouth. Overcrowding can cause tooth decay and increase the likelihood of gum disease.
Large gaps between teeth: This can sometimes occur because teeth are missing or because the jaw continues to grow abnormally.
Crossbite: This common dental problem occurs when one or multiple upper teeth bite inside the lower teeth. As a consequence, uneven wear can lead to bone erosion and gum disease.
Overbite: This problem occurs when the upper teeth project further than, or completely cover, the lower teeth. Eventually, jaw pain and TMJ may occur.
Underbite: This is the inverse of the overbite; the lower teeth project further than, or completely cover, the upper teeth. Eventually, jaw pain and TMJ can occur.

How Does Invisalign Work?

Invisalign treatment starts with a consultation at our Gilbert dental office with our Invisalign-trained doctor. Your doctor will evaluate your smile and then map out a precise, customized digital treatment plan that showcases the step-by-step transformation of your smile.

Your Invisalign treatment begins with 3D digital scanning using our Itero scanner. This is a quick, painless, and non-invasive procedure that’s much more comfortable than the traditional impressions of your teeth (no more yucky goop!), which can be especially unpleasant for anyone with a strong gag reaction or other oral concerns. You’ll be able to see first hand the entire treatment without even wearing the first aligner. By using our 3D scanner, we’re able to more accurately create your aligners, and more do it more comfortably. That means fewer impressions.

Digital imaging is also less intrusive than conventional X-rays, and provides an open environment that helps to eliminate feelings of claustrophobia.

Once you approve your plan, your unique aligners will be created. You will wear each set of aligners for 20 to 22 hours a day, changing to a new set of aligners every 1 to 2 weeks, as directed by your doctor. Each set of aligners will gently and gradually shift your teeth into place, according to your treatment plan, until you reach your beautiful new smile.

One of the many advantages to having your Invisalign ® done in your dentist office, is you can combine your regular check up and cleaning appointments with your orthodontic visit.

Schedule Your FREE Invisalign Consult in Gilbert

We have many different financing options available to help make payments for orthodontic treatment very comfortable. We happily provide FREE orthodontic consultations with one of our Invisalign ® certified dentists and we can do it right here in our Gilbert dental office.

Porcelain Crowns Gilbert, AZ | Smiles at San Tan Ranch

Newer technology allows our office to provide crowns that are perfectly life like, look as original as your natural tooth and are 4 times stronger than traditional looking white crowns.

Crowns are the ideal treatment for a tooth that needs a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.

Although there are several types of crowns, porcelain (tooth colored crown) are the most popular, because they resemble your natural teeth. They are a metal-free dental restoration. They are highly durable and will last many years. Like all dental restorations, they may eventually need to be replaced because your natural tooth is still under the crown and needs to be kept healthy by you doing your part at home. Porcelain crowns are made to match the shape, size, and color or your teeth giving you a natural, long-lasting beautiful smile.

Reasons for Porcelain Crowns:

Broken or fractured teeth
Cosmetic enhancement
Decayed teeth
Fractured fillings
Failing Large fillings
Tooth has a root canal

What does getting a crown involve?

A crown procedure usually requires two appointments. Your first appointment will include taking several highly accurate molds (or impressions) that will be used to create your custom crown.

While the tooth is numb, the dentist will prepare the tooth by removing and repairing your damaged tooth. The dentist continues by shaping the tooth surface so your new porcelain crown will fit properly. Once these details are accomplished, your temporary crown will be placed with temporary cement and your bite will be checked to ensure you are biting properly.

At your second appointment, you can expect your temporary crown to be removed, the tooth will be cleaned, and your new crown will be carefully tried in to ensure the fit and bite are accurate. Only if the porcelain crown is perfect, will your dentist seat the crown using durable cement.

You will be given care instructions and encouraged to have regular dental visits to check your new crown.

Reasons for teeth whitening

Everybody wants a bright white smile they can be confident in. While there are a variety of products and procedures available to help improve the look of yours, we provide you with a solution that is easy, permanent and safe. If you desire to make your smile pearly white, then learn more about the procedure we offer below.

Which system do you use?

KOR Teeth Whitening

Smiles at San Tan Ranch use the KöR Whitening system. Widely recognized as the most effective teeth whitening system, KöR delivers astonishing results.

How It Works

First, our dental professionals will make molds of your teeth so you can have your own unique, ultra-comfortable whitening tray. Then, you will have one simple visit in our dental office where we will apply a whitening gel in several stages over the course of about an hour. This in-office procedure is best followed by wearing the whitening trays at home for two hours a day for two days following the in-office procedure.

Is teeth whitening safe?

Whitening products have been clinically studied and safely used on millions of patients without harm to teeth or gums. Teeth whitening is considered entirely safe.

Reasons for teeth whitening:

  • Fluorosis (excessive fluoridation during tooth development)
  • Normal wear of outer tooth layer
  • Stained teeth due to medications
  • Yellow, brown stained teeth

Veneers help give your patients the smile they’ve always dreamed of having. Our dental lab provides custom-made veneers that can transform the shape and color of your patient’s teeth, exuding the look of vitality and confidence. Just two appointments can change the way your patients experience life – all thanks to a thin, translucent exterior shell place atop the surface of the teeth.

Dental veneers have long been used for cosmetic purposes among people who are displeased with the natural appearance of their smiles. Our veneers can provide greater symmetry to the face, reshape a chipped tooth, and help your patients achieve a brighter, whiter smile than is possible with traditional tooth whitening.

Our veneers are unlikely to stain and are resistant to fracture. When well cared for, they tend to last for many years, and even decades before needing to be replaced.