At the Preston Dental Center’s state-of-the-art Cary office, our cosmetic dentists offer restorative options such as composite fillings, dental crowns, and dental bridges that will rejuvenate your smile. Used individually or in conjunction with other treatments like teeth whitening or porcelain veneers, our cosmetic procedures can produce dramatic smile makeovers.
Contact our cosmetic dentists today — serving Raleigh, Durham, and North Carolina patients statewide — if you would like to know more about composite fillings, dental crowns, dental bridges, or any of our other cosmetic dentistry procedures. Visit our before-and-after gallery to view some of the dramatic smile transformations our patients have achieved with these cosmetic procedures and restorations.
Many recent advances in cosmetic dentistry techniques and materials have created new ways to create more radiant, natural-looking smiles. Composite fillings (also referred to as “tooth-colored” or “white” fillings) represent a significant development in smile restoration. Available at the Preston Dental Center's Cary, North Carolina office, composite fillings are matched to the color of your teeth and are virtually invisible. The days of unsightly amalgam and silver fillings are in the past.
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Composite fillings are a great option if you are seeking tooth restoration near the front of your mouth. Not only are our new tooth-colored alternatives more aesthetically appealing than their metal counterparts, but they also offer several additional advantages over traditional amalgam fillings:
Composite fillings can be placed in just one visit with our cosmetic dentists. If you have minor tooth decay or if you want to replace an existing metallic filling, you may be a good candidate for white fillings. Contact Preston Dental Center in Cary, North Carolina today to learn more about composite fillings or about replacing your existing metal amalgam fillings.
Dental crowns are used to correct and reinforce fractured or heavily decayed teeth as well as mask imperfections in tooth shape or color. Our cosmetic dentists utilize porcelain dental crowns, which are also called “caps,” to restore your teeth’s natural appearance and strength. With dental crowns, we can improve the appearance of teeth by reshaping them, changing their alignment, and making them whiter. Your smile will be stronger, healthier, and still look beautifully natural with dental crowns.
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If your teeth are heavily decayed or fractured, our cosmetic dentists may rejuvenate your smile using dental crowns. Generally, porcelain dental crowns are placed in two visits to our state-of-the-art-office. During the first visit, an impression is taken of the damaged tooth. Patients are fitted with temporary crowns that are worn while a dental laboratory fashions the new crown. Typically, this process takes about two weeks. On the next visit, part of the damaged tooth is removed to allow the crown to slide over it. After careful examination and final alterations, the dental crown is permanently sealed into place.
Once placed, porcelain dental crowns are aesthetically pleasing. The dental crown color can be matched to your natural teeth. Contact our Cary cosmetic dentistry office — serving Raleigh, Durham, and North Carolina patients statewide — to learn more about dental crowns or to schedule a consultation.
Available at our Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina-area office, dental bridges are custom-made substitutes that are fused between two dental crowns in order to replace missing teeth. Dental bridges can restore your smile and your ability to chew and speak comfortably and prevent remaining teeth from shifting out of position.
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Visit our smile gallery to see a sampling of before-and-after images from our satisfied patients. Dental bridges usually can be placed in just two visits to our luxurious Cary dental office. During the first visit, the anchor teeth are prepared. Portions of the teeth are removed to allow room for the dental crowns. Impressions are then made from your teeth and sent to the laboratory where the bridge will be constructed. A temporary bridge is placed to protect your teeth and gums while the bridge is made. At your second visit, the temporary bridge is removed and the new permanent bridge is placed and adjusted (if needed) to achieve a proper fit. Follow-up appointments may be scheduled for checking your progress.
Contact the Preston Dental Center today – serving Cary, Raleigh, and Durham to learn more about composite fillings, dental crowns, dental bridges, or any of our other cosmetic dentistry procedures.