What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

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What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
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At Discovery Dental in Issaquah, one of the
common questions patients ask us is "What is
cosmetic dentistry?" With the increase in demand
and number of services available over the past
several years, the confusion is understandable.
Cosmetic dentistry gives people the option of
improving their smile and appearance through one
of several procedures. In most cases, the patient
has misaligned, stained, cracked, chipped, or
missing teeth and they feel self-conscious about
it. Cosmetic dentistry returns their confidence
while improving oral health at the same time.
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Specific Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures

• Before you decide to undergo a cosmetic
  dentistry procedure to enhance your image, it's
  important to understand what to expect. The
  following are among the most popular procedures
  offered by Dr. Vanama and her staff

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• Teeth whitening Smoking, certain medications,
  drinking coffee, and consuming certain foods can
  all leave your teeth an unattractive brown or
  yellow color. Professional teeth whitening
  brightens the shade of your teeth by as much as
  10 times. To brighten your teeth, Dr. Vanama
  prepares a customized tray to fit your mouth,
  fills it with whitening solution, and leaves it
  on for approximately one hour. You may need to
  come in for several sessions to get the results
  you desire. You also have the option of
  purchasing an at-home teeth whitening kit from
  us.

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• Porcelain veneers A porcelain veneer is an
  extremely thin shell that can cover stains, gaps
  in your teeth, chips, and other dental problems.
  Before placing a porcelain veneer, Dr. Vanama
  takes an impression of your tooth and removes a
  tiny amount of tooth enamel in order to place it.
  You receive a temporary veneer at your first
  appointment and then come back for your permanent
  fitting.

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Invisalign braces Approximately once every
two weeks, you replace your Invisalign tray with
a new one designed exclusively for the shape of
your mouth and teeth and based on your treatment
goals. For best results, you should wear your
Invisalign tray at all times except when you eat
or brush your teeth. Treatment times tend to be
shorter than with traditional braces.
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Have Additional Questions? Just Let Us Know

• We understand that deciding to have a cosmetic
  dentistry procedure completed is a big decision.
  You are welcome to schedule an appointment for a
  consultation or contact us with your questions.
  Whether you want to know how much veneers cost or
  need more details about a specific procedure,
  we're here for you.

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