Category: Cosmetic Dentistry

Have you found yourself wishing you could change your smile? Maybe you’ve heard that porcelain veneers can give you a whole new smile, but you’re not sure exactly how they work. We’ve broken down exactly what you can expect, appointment by appointment, to help you prepare for this permanent change to your smile.

Consultation

Before we even begin your treatment, we bring you in for a consultation. At this meeting, we go over your goals for your smile – do you want to cover up chips, close a small gap, or make multiple drastic changes? – and work with you to design your dream smile. We build this dream smile in our computer software so we can send this to our dental lab. The lab will use our design to create your veneers. At your consultation, we also talk with you about your expected costs and your payment options.

First Appointment: Preparation

When you come in for your first appointment, which is often grouped with your consultation, we start the process for getting you your dream smile. In addition to the smile design we create together, we also make sure that the lab has accurate impressions of your teeth. We want your veneers to fit great, so these impressions are vital. In order to take impressions that will allow your veneers to fit snugly and blend in with your surrounding teeth, we have to remove some enamel. Removing the enamel ensures that once we’ve bonded your veneers to your teeth, they don’t feel too bulky or stand out too much. After removing the enamel and taking impressions, we usually fit you with temporary veneers to keep your teeth protected until your permanent veneers are ready.

Second Appointment: A New Smile

When your veneers are back from the lab, we bring you in for the placement appointment. After removing the temporaries, we test the fit to make sure everything feels comfortable and your new look is what you pictured. Once we’re all satisfied, we bond the veneers to your teeth and you’re all set! We send you home with care instructions but know that after a day or two, you can get back to your normal dental hygiene routine. Brush and floss like normal – your veneers will stay in place and last for years to come.

The porcelain veneers process is actually very simple, and we think you’ll love the results. Contact us to schedule a veneers consultation and see what we can do to give you a smile you can’t wait to show off.

Let’s face it: most of us wish that our smile was at least a little whiter. Maybe you’ve tried whitening toothpastes or mouthwashes, or even over-the-counter whitening kits and strips. But if those haven’t given you the results you’re looking for, consider professional whitening treatments. At Paris Mountain Dental, Dr. Ghimire offers both in-office whitening and take-home whitening kits. If you’re wondering which option is best for you, read on to learn a bit more about each.

In-Office Teeth Whitening

At our Travelers Rest dental office, we offer ZOOM!® in-office whitening. This is a powerful whitening option for patients looking for a dramatic change. In fact, ZOOM! can brighten your teeth up to 8 shades in just an hour – that’s something to smile about!

What’s even better is that we handle the whole process for you. Just make an appointment, come in, and relax in the dental chair. We take care of the rest. Once we’re all finished – the whole appointment takes about an hour – you’ll want to show everyone how beautifully white your smile is.

Take-Home Whitening Kits

Busy schedule keeping you from making that whitening appointment? We may have a great solution in our custom take-home whitening kits. After a quick appointment to get molds of your teeth, we have trays made that fit your teeth perfectly. You’ll also get professional-strength whitening gel. Then you can whiten at home on your own schedule, making it more convenient than ever to get professional whitening results.

Which Is Best for You?

This really depends on your needs, schedule, and budget. Both give you great results, but if you experience tooth sensitivity, take-home kits might be a better option because they give you the ability to manage how much gel you use and how often. For patients who want to get quick results, say over their lunch break, our in-office whitening is a perfect option because the appointment is quick. And depending on your budget, our flexible financial options can help make sure a beautiful smile is affordable.

If you’re ready to stop hiding a yellow smile anytime anyone says, “Say cheese!” give our team at Paris Mountain Dental a call. We can help you decide which whitening option is best for you, so you can start showing off a beautifully white smile!