Are you interested in enhancing your smile with the help of cosmetic dentistry? Yes, you may be able to accomplish an amazing transformation! But what if you have an upcoming event that you want to look your best for? Naturally, that makes time an important consideration. Just how long does cosmetic dentistry take? This blog post discusses the average timeline for some popular services.
One-Visit Wonders
If you want to improve your appearance as quickly as possible, consider one of these treatments, which usually take a single appointment:
- In-office teeth whitening: Over the course of just one hour or so, your dental team may be able to get rid of years of stains and leave your smile several shades brighter. (If you want to whiten your teeth at home with a professional kit, you can expect the process to take a couple of weeks.)
- Dental bonding: This service uses a tooth-colored resin to reshape the teeth and hide imperfections. It takes less than one hour per tooth and offers results that may last for a few years.
Quick & Easy Services
Some treatments typically take 2 – 3 appointments spaced out over a few weeks. These include:
- Veneers: Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain that get placed on teeth in order to hide their flaws.At your first appointment, your teeth will be prepared and your care team will take impressions. You will get temporary veneers. Later, they will be replaced by your permanent ones, which may last for 15 – 20 years or longer.
- Metal-free crowns: Lifelike ceramic crowns can be placed in as few as two appointments. Whether you are reshaping a damaged tooth or replacing an old metal restoration, this service can give your smile a more uniform look.
- Gum recontouring: This minor surgical procedure could take one or more appointments, depending on its extent. It involves trimming the gum tissue to make the teeth look longer and improve the smile’s overall proportions.
Longer-Term Commitments
There are a few treatments that require you to be patient as you anticipate your final results, including:
- Invisalign: This orthodontic service may require several months to a year or longer. However, you may start to notice a difference in your dental alignment relatively quickly.
- Smile makeover: A smile makeover combines multiple treatments, and in some cases, it requires restorative care as well. The timeline varies depending on the details of each unique treatment plan.
No matter how long your cosmetic service takes, you can be confident that your dental team will do their best to work efficiently. Hopefully, time will pass quickly as you await your brilliant new smile.
Meet the Practice
At Family Dental Practice of Bloomfield, we focus on providing high-quality care in a welcoming environment. We proudly offer all the services mentioned in this blog post. If you want to learn more about what it would take to reach your aesthetic goals for your smile, we would be pleased to speak with you during a consultation. Contact our team at 860-263-0441.