When you are faced with dental trauma, you want to know that you have professionals in your corner. That’s where our Santa Monica emergency dentists come in! We provide the high-quality, timely treatment that you need to start smiling again.
Today, we’re going to be discussing some of the tools in our toolbox, so to speak. In a dental emergency, you may benefit from…
Composite Resin Bonding
Composite resin, which is a made of plastic compounds and ceramic compounds, offers a welcome alternative to traditional amalgam fillings. Composite resin is custom-shaded to suit the patient’s needs, completely metal-free, not heat reactive, and placed in just one dental appointment
Composite resin is suitable for:
- Repairing cracked, chipped, or broken enamel
- Covering stained or dark enamel
- Closing gaps between teeth
- Building out specific teeth to make your smile look better aligned
- Lengthening short or worn down enamel
Porcelain Crowns & Veneers
Restorative dental crowns and cosmetic veneers are often made from porcelain because porcelain looks so similar to real enamel. Our team is able to shape and shade these individual restorations to meet our patients’ specific needs and priorities.
Prior to placing your porcelain restoration our dentist will prep your tooth to insure a firm bond between the porcelain and natural tooth structure. Then we’ll bond the restoration to your dental structure, and you’re good to go! From start to finish the treatment process usually takes only two to three appointments to complete.
Improving Gums
When your gum tissue is damaged, or it has developed in an uneven way, your whole smile can be thrown off as a result. Our dental team refines gum tissue to ensure that it is healthy and proportionate with the other aspects of your smile. This is another quick treatment option, as gum tissue shaping is done in one appointment.
Your treatment protocol will depend on the state of your smile, as well as your aesthetic and oral health goals. To learn more, or to schedule a personal consultation with our Santa Monica emergency dentists, just give our office a call!