Cosmetic Dentistry – San Marcos, TX
Because Everyone Should Have a Smile They Love
You deserve a smile that you’re proud to show off, not one that makes you constantly feel like you have to hide your teeth. Take a look at your grin in the mirror and note any imperfections that you would like to change. Then, get in touch with San Marcos Gentle Dental to set up an appointment! From brightening stained teeth to hiding small cracks, we’re ready to take any necessary steps to bring your dream smile to life.
Why Choose San Marcos Gentle Dental for Cosmetic Dentistry?
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Dazzling,
Durable Veneers - Comfortable Laser Gum Recontouring
- Advanced Smile Design Software
Veneers
Despite being very thin – about 0.5mm – veneers can help make big improvements to your grin. Once they’re in place, they’ll completely hide the front surfaces of your teeth. This makes them a versatile option, and they’re often recommended for patients who want to make several corrections at once. Our team can determine how many veneers are needed to bring out the best of your grin; sometimes only one is required, but they can also be placed on multiple teeth.
Metal-Free Restorations
Upon learning that they need crowns, many people are unhappy, thinking that they’ll need to live with obvious pieces of metal in their grins. But your crown doesn’t need to stick out like a sore thumb; in fact, if it’s made out of the right materials, it can look so lifelike that those meeting you for the first time won’t be able to distinguish it from the rest of your smile. We encourage image-conscious patients to ask about metal-free options for crowns.
Direct Bonding
Is there a minor chip on one of your teeth? Are you bothered by any small yet stubborn stains? These types of issues can often be fixed very quickly with direct bonding. We can take a bit of composite resin and shade it so that it matches your enamel. Then, we will carefully apply the resin to the tooth and sculpt it as needed. After just one short appointment, the flaws in your smile will be gone.
Teeth Whitening
Your smile may have taken on a duller shade over the years, but fortunately, it’s often possible to brighten it again with a whitening treatment that utilizes professional-strength ingredients. At our office, you can have a whitening procedure completed in as little as an hour. If you don’t mind waiting a bit longer for results, we also offer take-home whitening kits that can help improve your smile while you’re relaxing at home.
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Gum Recontouring/Crown Lengthening
There generally shouldn’t be more than 2mm of gum tissue visible when you smile. Any more than that and your teeth will likely look shorter than they’re supposed to. We can restore balance to your smile by reshaping your gumline and taking away any tissue that’s not needed. This is known as gum recontouring, and it can be carried out with minimal discomfort thanks to our soft tissue laser. In cases where we need to expose more of the tooth to support a restoration, a similar procedure called crown lengthening can be performed.
Smile Makeovers
Sometimes, creating a more dazzling grin is a multi-step process; it may be necessary to combine several procedures to create the results you want. To start your smile makeover, we’ll use virtual smile design software to capture images of your teeth. By altering these images, we can show you what your smile will look like after specific treatments are completed. This way, you’ll be able to choose the services that make up your treatment plan.