Cosmetic Dentistry
There's so much that can be done these days to improve the appearance of a person's smile. From professional whitening treatments to comfortable and realistic porcelain veneers, there's a wide range of exciting possibilities.
The first step in any smile makeover is a thorough dental examination to make sure that your cosmetic problems really are just that and not a sign of underlying dental disease. Once your health has been established, your smile can be cosmetically enhanced in a variety of ways.
Teeth Whitening
Dull, yellow or discolored teeth can hurt your self-confidence. Teeth whitening works for stains on the enamel of the tooth. When you eat foods that tend to leave stains, such as raspberries, red wine or coffee, some of the residues remain on your enamel. Over time, these teeth stains create a dull and dingy look for your smile. Our Lansing practice features relatively inexpensive teeth whitening service and requires little to no surface work to be done before its application.
Inlays & Onlays
Porcelain inlays & Onlays are used to fill teeth with larger cavities eliminating the potential of a silver filling cracking or shifting which leaves the possibility of bacteria growing or the tooth to further decay. Inlays and Onlays allow for less of the tooth to be removed when applying the treatment while also strengthening the tooth structure. Inlays and Onlays are known for being a more durable and protective option for keeping your teeth free of decay.
Veneers
Ceramic veneers provide biological compatibility, outstanding wear resistance, and exceptional natural appearance. Veneers can help mask discolorations and tooth stains that cannot be removed through tooth whitening procedures. They are best used for repairing large chips and cracks and reshaping teeth. Veneers are typically favored over crowns because of the minimal shaping that takes place with the tooth.
Cosmetic Bonding
Composite tooth bonding is a restoration where Dr. Nykamp repairs the affected tooth with carefully selected shades of composite, recreating the natural, life-like appearance and translucency of your natural tooth. Typically used for small chips, decay, cracks, imperfections and covers tooth stains and discoloration. Dental bonding with composite is often used as a more conservative and cost-effective choice to ceramic veneers.
Office Hours
| Monday | 8:00am – 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am – 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Friday | Emergencies Only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
