Veneers

Are you looking for a dentist to dramatically transform your smile? Veneers might be the answer for you! At Discovery Dental, we understand that life can be tough on your teeth. Whether you’re suffering from severe discoloration, cracked or broken teeth, wide gaps, or issues with the length of your teeth, we can help. If you’re one of the many people who thought their smile could never be like the ones they saw on TV or in magazines, think again. A radiant, red carpet-ready smile is within your grasp thanks to porcelain veneers.

Aesthetic imperfections can put a real damper on your confidence. Porcelain veneers are a great way to upgrade your smile. Traditional veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are affixed to your teeth. They’re strong, long lasting, and can be cared for in the exact same way you care for your natural teeth. The veneers procedure is simple: after designing and creating your custom-made veneers, we remove a small amount of enamel from your natural teeth and then bond them using a special cement. Porcelain veneers, if well cared for, can last anywhere from 10 to 15 years or longer. All in all, you can enjoy your new smile in about two to three visits. Routine checkups and cleanings every six months are still recommended to ensure that your natural teeth are still healthy and functioning properly.

Teeth Whitening

Your smile is often one of the first things people notice when they meet you. If you have dull, discolored teeth, professional whitening is one of the easiest ways to dramatically enhance your smile. At Discovery Dental, we offer in-office and take-home whitening treatments to help you achieve a confident smile that’s sure to impress!

If you want almost-instant whitening results for an upcoming event or just because, our in-office whitening could be the perfect solution for you. One of the advantages of one-visit whitening is that our team will take care of the whole treatment and make adjustments to fit your needs and level of tooth sensitivity. In as little as one hour, you can leave our office with a smile that’s up to eight shades lighter.

Smile Makeover

Do your teeth cause you to look away from the mirror? Are your once pearly whites now drab or discolored? Then you need a smile makeover!

In a world where image is everything, many people are looking to improve their appearance with the help of a smile makeover dentist from Discovery Dental of San Marcos!

What is a Smile Makeover?

Smile makeovers are a form of cosmetic dentistry designed to restore your smile and improve your appearance. They are primarily used to treat crooked, uneven, discolored, chipped, fractured, or missing teeth. Smile makeovers are also used to treat gaps between teeth. While smile makeovers are effective for fixing common cosmetic issues, your dentist may recommend Invisalign or braces as an alternative to correcting a bite problem.

At Discovery Dental of San Marcos our smile makeover, dental & aesthetic center is here to help! We love seeing the joy our patients have when they see the transformation of their smile.

Why Choose a Smile Makeover?

Because a beautiful smile is an important asset, many people avoid showing their teeth because they dread not having the “perfect” smile” or a slightly more natural look. But whatever your reason is, Discovery Dental of San Marcos will make it possible for you to have the smile of your dreams!

There are several questions you can ask yourself are when deciding whether or not to choose a smile makeover: Are your teeth as white as you want? Are any teeth chipped, cracked, or worn? Does your smile have a gummy appearance? Do your teeth seem too large or small? Are you okay with the alignment and spacing of your teeth?

If you have any of these problems, you’re a great candidate for a smile makeover from Discovery Dental of San Marcos!

What Does a Smile Makeover Correct?

Smile makeovers utilize a variety of cosmetic dental procedures to make you feel more confident and better looking. When you book a smile makeover consultation at Discovery Dental of San Marcos your dentist will suggest a variety of procedures to make you feel more confident and better looking, including the following:

Matching Tooth Color: Metallic dental fillings can be replaced by natural, tooth-colored restorations that match the color of surrounding teeth. Tooth color and shading are important to consider before procedures like porcelain veneers, crowns, bridges, composite bonding, and dental implants. Teeth whitening is often recommended as a way to fix discolored teeth.

Alignment and Spacing: Crooked, overlapping, or gapped teeth can be straightened and aligned, when necessary, through orthodontics, Invisalign or improved with veneers.

Replacing Missing Teeth: One or more missing teeth may negatively impact your appearance, affect your bite, and increase your risk for tooth decay, making replacement an integral part of oral health and facial esthetics. You can replace missing teeth via dental implants, bridges, or partial dentures.

Implant-Supported Bridges

A bridge is a restoration for two or more missing teeth in a row. There are many methods for dealing with a multiple-tooth restoration, but an implant-supported bridge is often the most secure and long-lasting option. Common restorations like fixed bridges or removable partials can cause the surrounding bone to weaken because they are dependent on adjacent teeth for support. Implant-supported bridges integrate with the natural bone, providing a much stronger and more natural restoration.

The bridge is placed using just a few implants, depending on how many teeth are missing. Once the implants are placed, temporary teeth are attached over them until it is time to attach the permanent bridge. The result looks just like your natural teeth and allows you to chew and speak properly.

To find out if you are a candidate for implant-supported bridges, contact Discovery Dental to schedule a consultation.

Bridges

Dental bridges are essentially three or more dental crowns that are attached together and used to restore the appearance and functionality of teeth. Bridges can serve the same purposes as crowns, like protecting and supporting damaged teeth, and they can also be used to replace one or more missing teeth. To learn more about our dental bridges and schedule your next visit with our team, please contact our office!

What are the benefits of dental bridges?

Dental bridges offer many benefits for anyone who needs to restore multiple teeth or replace one or more missing teeth. The benefits of dental bridges include: Minimally Invasive; Cost Effective; Virtually No Recovery Time; Evenly Distributes the Force of the Bite; No Food Restrictions; Helps Prevent Nearby Teeth from Shifting; Pediatric Dentistry

What is the dental bridge process?

During your first appointment, we will completely numb your teeth and gums using a local anesthetic. Next, any teeth that will be covered by the bridge will need to be reshaped so that the bridge can fit over them without looking bulky. Our team will then take impressions of these teeth and place a temporary bridge over them. Your permanent bridge should arrive from the lab in about two weeks, after which we will remove the temporary bridge and place your custom, permanent dental bridge.

Which tooth-replacement method should I choose?

If you are unsure of the treatment option that you would like to go with, we recommend scheduling a consultation with our team. Generally speaking, patients like dental bridges because they do not require oral surgery like dental implants, and they can be designed, created, and placed in just a few weeks. They can also be a good choice for patients who do not have enough jawbone density for one or more dental implants. During your visit, we will assess your smile and your budget to help you determine if a dental bridge is right for you.