Cosmetic Dentistry in Lakeview and Alturas
Cosmetic dentistry has skyrocketed in popularity over the past few decades. At Crane Mountain Dental, we specialize in several cosmetic services aimed at improving the appearance of your teeth and overall smile. From minor cosmetic changes to full-tooth restorations, we have got you covered!
Cosmetic Dentistry provided by Dr. Mark Davis in Lakeview, OR and Dr. Dallin DeGraffenried in Alturas, CA at Crane Mountain Dental.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry: Enhancing the Beauty of Your Smile
Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of your teeth, gums, and overall smile while maintaining oral health and function. Many people feel self-conscious about stained, chipped, misaligned, or uneven teeth, and cosmetic dental treatments are designed to address these concerns effectively. By enhancing the color, shape, size, and alignment of teeth, cosmetic dentistry helps patients achieve a brighter, more balanced smile that looks natural and confident. Modern cosmetic procedures are highly advanced, allowing dentists to create personalized treatment plans that suit each patient’s facial features, dental structure, and lifestyle. Whether you want a subtle improvement or a complete smile makeover, cosmetic dentistry offers solutions that can dramatically enhance your appearance and self-esteem. A confident smile not only improves how you look but also positively impacts social interactions, professional opportunities, and overall quality of life.
Personalized Treatments for Natural-Looking Results
Cosmetic dentistry includes a wide range of treatments designed to meet different aesthetic goals. Common procedures include teeth whitening to remove stains and discoloration, dental veneers to correct imperfections such as gaps or uneven teeth, and bonding to repair minor chips or cracks. For patients seeking straighter teeth, clear aligners provide a discreet and comfortable alternative to traditional braces. Each treatment is carefully planned to ensure the results blend seamlessly with your natural teeth, creating a smile that looks both beautiful and authentic. Dentists consider factors such as tooth color, shape, bite alignment, and gum health before recommending any procedure. In addition to improving appearance, many cosmetic treatments also enhance dental function and durability. With proper care and regular dental visits, cosmetic dentistry results can be long-lasting, helping patients enjoy a healthier, more confident smile for years to come.
Services We Offer
Teeth whitening
One of the most common complaints we receive involves the brightness of our patients’ smiles. For this reason, we offer professional teeth whitening treatment. Teeth whitening is one of the most basic and cost-effective ways to improve your smile. Stains from certain foods, drinks, medications, and personal habits, also known as extrinsic stains, are easy to remove with a bleaching solution. However, many store-bought bleaching products leave people dissatisfied with the results. Because we are trained professionals, we use a bleaching agent with a much higher concentration than store-bought alternatives. Our whitening treatment could make your teeth up to eight shades brighter in just a single appointment!
Cerec Same-Day Crown
There are situations in which you need to restore your teeth instantly or a broken tooth could cause you major embarrassment. If this applies to you, then you will want to learn more about CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) crown. In circumstances when you have no time to wait for a traditional crown, a CEREC dental crown can help repair your tooth and restore your smile without the wait.
Porcelain Crown
A Porcelain crown is a tooth-shaped cap that completely covers the visible portion of a damaged or decayed tooth. In previous years, a dental crown was fabricated using a gold or silver amalgam. These days, porcelain is usually the material of choice. Porcelain is a ceramic compound that mimics the light-reflective properties of natural enamel. It can also be textured and color-matched to your existing teeth. Thanks to porcelain and other ceramics, crowns can also be used to fix the aesthetics of an unsightly tooth.
Dental Veneers & Bonding
A dental veneer is a razor-thin shell that is bonding to the front surface of a tooth. Like our dental crowns, our veneers are typically made from porcelain. Veneers can be used to fix teeth that are severely discolored, worn down, chipped or broken, misaligned, uneven, irregularly shaped, or even gapped. During the procedure, we have to remove a small amount of enamel to accommodate the thickness of the veneer. For this reason, the veneer procedure is considered irreversible. Patients looking for a less-invasive and more cost-effective solution may benefit from dental bonding. Dental bonding involves the application of composite resin, a putty-like material, to the surface of an aesthetically displeasing tooth. For example, dental bonding is an excellent solution for minor chips or cracks. During the procedure, the composite resin will be color-matched to the existing shade of your enamel, making it virtually indistinguishable from the rest of your tooth.
Dental Sealants
A dental sealant is a thin, plastic coating that prevents cavities and tooth decay. Sealants are usually applied to the occlusal (bite) surface of the molars and premolars. These teeth possess deep grooves and fissures that are much harder to clean, especially for children and teenagers. Sometimes the grooves are so thin that the bristles of a toothbrush are rendered essentially ineffective. A sealant will provide a more even brushing surface and seal off the enamel from harmful bacteria. Preventing tooth decay will ensure your child’s smile remains beautiful for years to come!
Clear Aligners
Crooked teeth not only affect the aesthetics of your smile, but they can also be detrimental to your oral health. For instance, crowded teeth can be much more difficult to properly clean, leaving you at a greater risk for developing tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. Luckily, people in need of orthodontic care have more options than ever before. At Crane Mountain Dental, we specialize in clear aligner treatment. The clear aligner system is designed for patients who want a discrete and effective alternative to traditional metal braces.