Cosmetic Treatments

Are your teeth worn down, cracked, or stained? Are you ever embarrassed of your smile? For patients who wish for a more attractive smile, our dentist may recommend cosmetic dentistry in Elkin, North Carolina. Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of dental care whose purpose is to enhance and restore the beauty of your smile. Our dentist may recommend cosmetic dentistry to correct dental imperfection.

General Treatments

Treatments

Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is a simple, effective way to brighten a smile that has become dull, yellowed or stained. Our smiles can become dull over time from staining drinks (such as tea, coffee or soda), poor oral hygiene habits, smoking and tobacco use, illness, certain medications, fluorosis and the natural aging process.

We offer professional teeth whitening treatment in our office that uses a powerful whitening gel applied directly to the surface of your teeth. This gel can dramatically whiten your teeth and reduce stains, discoloration and yellowing in your smile. Teeth whitening is often available in both in-office and take-home treatments. With professional teeth whitening, it has never been easier to achieve a whiter, brighter smile!

Our dentist and team may recommend teeth whitening if you have become unhappy or dissatisfied with the appearance of your smile. We will work with you to help you determine the type of whitening and treatment length that will work best for your smile and give you the results you want. Our goal is to give you a beautiful, healthy smile you can enjoy for a lifetime.

If you have any questions about teeth whitening and would like to learn more, please call or visit us at our office today!

Dental Bridges

Our dentist may recommend replacing your missing teeth with a dental bridge. Bridges are designed to replace individual teeth or several teeth in a row, closing the gap caused by the missing teeth to restore your smile as well as your ability to chew and speak normally. Bridges consist of one or more prosthetic teeth anchored in place through the use of two dental crowns, one on either side of the prosthetic tooth or teeth. These crowns hold the artificial tooth in place to help ensure that it will not shift or come loose. Your bridge may also be anchored by a dental implant rather than by crowns.

Bridges are typically recommended to:

  • Restore your ability to perform daily actions such as speaking and eating
  • Alleviate excess stress on your bite
  • Replace partial dentures
  • Prevent your remaining teeth from shifting out of position

Bridges have the added benefit of preventing your remaining teeth from shifting out of place, helping you to maintain your smile and improving the shape and volume of your face.

When you receive a dental bridge, plan on at least two appointments with our dentist. During the first visit, we will take impressions and prepare your teeth to receive the bridge. After your bridge has been created, you will return to our office, where our dentist will check that it fits before permanently bonding your bridge into place.

Give us a call today for more information about dental bridges and to set up a consultation with our dentist.

Dental Crowns

Our dentists at Elkin Dental can offer either complete dentures, to replace all of your teeth, or partial dentures, which are used if you have natural teeth remaining.  

Dentures are removable oral appliances used to replace multiple missing teeth. If you are missing several teeth or all of your teeth, dentures might be just what you need to restore the function, beauty, and health of your smile. There are two kinds of dentures: complete dentures and partial dentures.

  • A complete denture is used to replace all of the teeth in a full dental arch. We may suggest a complete denture to replace all of the teeth in both arches or just one, depending on your individual needs. Our dentists may suggest using a denture adhesive for improved stability.
  • A partial denture is used if you are missing multiple teeth but have remaining natural teeth. A partial denture often includes a thin framework or clasps that attach to the natural teeth for a secure fit.

Our dentists may recommend complete or partial dentures to restore your smile if you are missing multiple teeth; dentures can improve your ability to properly speak and eat, restore your natural facial volume, and enhance the overall beauty of your smile. Your dentures will be custom made to fit your smile comfortably, aesthetically, and securely. We invite you to call or visit us soon to learn more about how dentures can improve your smile!

Dental Hygiene

We cannot stress enough the importance of pairing dental hygiene with dental care in our office. Elkin Dental and our dental team are pleased to provide education about dental hygiene in Elkin, North Carolina.

Patients should brush their teeth twice a day, morning and night. Use a toothbrush with soft bristles and a head that is small enough to reach all areas of your mouth. You should replace your toothbrush every three to four months. Use a fluoride toothpaste, as fluoride provides extra protection against tooth decay. With your toothbrush at a 45 degree angle where your teeth meet the gums, brush back and forth using small, circular movements. Brush all the surfaces of your teeth, paying special attention to your front and back teeth. Brush your tongue from back to front to remove plaque and prevent bad breath.

Floss at least once a day with whatever type and flavor of floss you like best. Work your floss between your teeth gently. Curve your floss around each tooth and gently slide it under the gum line. Firmly move the floss up and down a few times to remove the plaque.

We welcome you to contact our dental office today to learn more and to schedule your next appointment with our denist.

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320 Parkwood Medical Park
Elkin, NC 28621

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