Cosmetic Dentistry

A beautiful smile can affect the way you feel about yourself, both personally and professionally. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 99.7% of adults feel that beautiful teeth are an important social asset, 96% think that an appealing smile helps to attract the opposite sex, and 74% of Americans believe that an unattractive smile can hinder a person’s career.

Patients of Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Seymour will enjoy the finest that Cosmetic Dentistry has to offer. With advanced training in some of the industry’s most advanced esthetic procedures, Dr. John and Dr. Elise can transform your teeth into a long-lasting, beautiful smile!

TEETH WHITENING / BLEACHING
PORCELAIN VENEERS / LUMINEERS®
DENTAL IMPLANTS
RESTORING CHIPPED AND CRACKED TEETH
TOOTH-COLORED FILLINGS
INVISALIGN® / CLEAR BRACES

Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is one of the easiest and most dramatic ways to improve a smile. While it is often performed to reduce discoloration and staining, most patients choose a whitening treatment simply for whiter, brighter teeth. As people age, many will notice their teeth darkening from things we do in our everyday lives, such as smoking or drinking coffee, tea, red wine or soft drinks. Professional teeth whitening can reverse the aging process and get your smile looking its best!

At Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. John and Dr. Elise use Sapphire Professional Whitening, a system that can whiten your smile up to 12 shades in just one hour. Specially formulated to prevent sensitivity, Sapphire Whitening is a one-visit procedure that will make your smile sparkle!

Visit the Sapphire® website for more information: www.sapphirewhitening.com

Porcelain Veneers / Lumineers®
Dr. John and Dr. Elise specialize in the placement of traditional porcelain veneers as well as Lumineers®, the wafer-thin veneers that make your smile beautiful without removing sensitive tooth structure. Veneers are thin, custom-made porcelain moldings that simply cover the fronts of unattractive teeth. Crafted to correct a variety of unsightly dental distortions such as tooth discoloration, gaps, stains or broken or misshapen teeth, porcelain veneers and Lumineers® can even bond to crowns or bridgework without having to replace them.

Both traditional veneers and Lumineers® are intended to last approximately 20 years without changing colors like most bonding materials, yet they typically only require two dental appointments to complete the transformation. Even better, since little to no drilling is required, there is often no need for an anesthetic shot!

And since Lumineers® are individually sculpted for each patient, it is nearly impossible to tell the difference between the veneer and a natural tooth. Your natural-looking new smile will light up any room!

Visit the Lumineers® website for more information: www.lumineers.com

Dental Implants
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into the jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants are the ideal solution for people with good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to injury, periodontal disease or another cause. Family and Cosmetic Dentistry of Seymour, TN is highly trained in the placement of dental implants. If you are missing teeth, we can replace them with implants to create a beautiful, natural-looking smile that can last a lifetime. Dental implants look and feel so natural, you just may forget you ever lost a tooth!

Restoring Chipped, Cracked or Misshapen Teeth
Dr. John and Dr. Elise can improve your smile by closing gaps between teeth or repairing cracks, chips or misshapen teeth. By using composite materials that match the color of your own teeth, dental bonding can transform your smile in a matter of minutes. Although dental bonding won’t last as long as porcelain veneers, it is a less expensive option that will will look great for years to come. The composite materials and bonding agents used are generally stronger than the original tooth.

Tooth-Colored Fillings
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Seymour uses tooth-colored composite materials for fillings. These composite restorations are mercury free and will strengthen the tooth, all while creating a more natural, attractive smile. Dr. John and Dr. Elise can easily replace old, unattractive gold or silver fillings with this esthetic option. While restoring oral health, they will blend seamlessly with your existing teeth, leaving you with a smile that is both natural looking and healthy!

Invisalign®
Invisalign® is a custom-made, nearly invisible dental tray designed to straighten teeth and correct the bite. Using a series of thin, clear aligners that are individually created for each patient, Dr. Elise straightens teeth without the use of unattractive metal wires. After taking a dental impression, each patient will get to view their own smile transform on a highly accurate 3-D digital image prior to treatment. This image is then used to create a series of aligners. The patient wears the aligners all the time, except to eat and clean the teeth, and every two weeks the patient gets a new aligner until the teeth are straight. Invisalign® is a great cosmetic option for someone who wants a beautiful, straight smile!

Visit the Invisalign® website for more information: www.invisalign.com