Cosmetic Bonding
If you have a chipped, slightly misaligned, or otherwise imperfect tooth that needs cosmetic restoration, we may suggest one-appointment bonding. The dentist can apply liquid composite resin, shaded to blend with your tooth's color, to rebuild a pleasing shape to your tooth. After hardening the resin with a curing light, he will artistically sculpt and polish the restoration. In just one visit, you can enjoy a beautiful new smile! Cosmetic bonding can be a viable, affordable alternative to porcelain veneers, but it lasts only 5 to 10 years with proper care. Bonding will not discolor as your natural tooth enamel will, so touch-up teeth whitening may be required to keep your natural teeth the same shade as the bonded area.
Invisalign Clear Braces
Are your teeth crowded or crooked? Do you want to close gaps between teeth to create a more beautiful smile? We invite you to experience the comfort and freedom of Invisalign clear braces. At Copper Family Dental, Dr. Kerbs offers this modern orthodontic treatment to deliver dream smiles.
Invisalign uses clear, acrylic aligners – not metal brackets and wires – to gently and efficiently move teeth into their ideal arrangement. Treatment times average 6 to 18 months, which is faster than traditional orthodontic methods, and many Invisalign patients achieve their ideal smiles in less than a year.
If you qualify for clear braces, Dr. Kerbs will precisely plan your treatment, and a certified Invisalign lab will create your custom series of aligners. Wear each pair for two weeks, then move on to the next. Invisalign aligners are comfortable and removable. Take them out to brush and floss, eat a meal, or attend a special event. Re-insert the thin, nearly invisible aligners to continue straightening. We'll check your smile at regular intervals during treatment to ensure optimal progress.
Laser Gum Lifts
For patients who have excessive gum tissue, teeth can appear stubby. What you may not know is that beneath that overgrown soft tissue, your teeth are just waiting to be revealed! If you have a gummy smile, we may recommend a gum lift, otherwise known as a gingivectomy.
This simple cosmetic procedure can be performed by soft tissue laser, which minimizes bleeding and shortens recovery time. We'll talk with you about your options and what to expect during the procedure, then discuss the outcome you want to achieve. The day of your procedure, we'll mark your gum tissue, make sure that you're comfortable with anesthesia or sedation, and then precisely remove the excess soft tissue. After a brief recovery, your new smile will look bold, beautiful, better than you thought possible!
Porcelain Veneers, Lumineers, & DURAthins
If you're unhappy with your smile, consider veneers. These ultra-thin dental coverings erase flaws in shape, size, and color to create beautiful, lasting smiles. Attend a complimentary consultation and discover how veneers can deliver a smile that reflects the true you!
You Have Choices!
We offer custom-made porcelain veneers and minimal-prep Lumineers and DURAthins to give you the smile you've always wanted. Dr. Kerbs will explain the advantages of each solution at your complimentary cosmetic dentistry consultation. He'll assess your teeth and discuss your expectations, then help you decide which option will deliver the results you want. Learn more about convenient financing options to help pay for your veneers.
Lumineers
You may already know that traditional porcelain veneers enhance a smile by concealing flawed teeth and conspicuous spaces, but did you know that existing teeth must be filed down before your dentist permanently applies the veneers? This drastic, irreversible procedure requires powerful anesthetic or oral sedation to control discomfort, but you will certainly feel some soreness after the application.
Only Lumineers by Cerinate take unnecessary pain out of the equation and allow you to enjoy your new smile immediately. These small wonders safely and effectively hide:
- Stained or discolored teeth
- Unattractive gaps
- Unevenly worn teeth
- Misshapen or misaligned teeth
- Chipped or cracked teeth
Thanks to Lumineers' unique, ultra-thin design and application method, little, if any, tooth modification is required. Removing this preparatory step means that you won't need anesthetic, and your dentist can get right to work improving your smile. Each Lumineer is carefully manufactured by the Cerinate Smile Design Studio just for you, using only the finest patented Cerinate porcelain. These long-lasting enhancements will rejuvenate your smile for up to 20 years!
In just one to three convenient office visits, your dentist can affix the remarkably thin yet durable porcelain shells directly to teeth for beautiful, instantaneous results. Unlike traditional veneers, Lumineers are reversible because original tooth enamel is not reduced during application. The smile of your dreams has never been this easy!
Conservative dentistry is always the best choice, and with Lumineers, you don't have to compromise your natural dentition for a spectacular smile. If you suffer with a less-than-perfect smile but are fearful of aesthetic dentistry, choose Lumineers for a glorious transformation without the inconvenience and distress of traditional veneers.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are a completely custom solution handcrafted specifically for your smile. They're made of high-quality dental porcelain that reflects light like real tooth enamel for a natural look and feel. Custom veneers are designed in our office, then fabricated in a lab by an artisan skilled in creating fine dental restorations. Expect about three visits to design and place porcelain veneers. Because custom veneers are permanently bonded to teeth, a small amount of enamel removal is required for optimal fit.
Minimal-Prep Lumineers & DURAthins
Dr. Kerbs may suggest Lumineers or DURAthins to beautify your smile. These veneers require only slight preparation of tooth structure to apply, which makes them an attractive option for patients who don't like the idea of permanent enamel reduction. Plus, Lumineers and DURAthins are reversible, so Dr. Kerbs can remove them to let you return to your original smile. Of course, once you experience the smile-enhancing benefits of minimal-prep veneers, we don't think you'll want to go back! Lumineers and DURAthin brand veneers are long-lasting and durable. The placement process can often be completed in a single day, and most patients don't require anesthesia (no shots!).
Smile Makeovers
Teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, orthodontics, replacement teeth…so many options exist to help people achieve the smile of their dreams. As a cosmetic dental practice, our team can help you determine which treatments will give you the smile you've always wanted. In fact, we encourage patients to bring photos of some of their favorite celebrity smiles so that we can pinpoint attributes to incorporate in a smile makeover plan. The dentist will examine your oral health, discuss your vision of a gorgeous smile, and study the dynamics of your face, mouth, and skin tone.
We can then plan a smile makeover to suit your personality and unique style. The dentist will explain your options and show you (with a computer image, before-and-after photos, or a wax model) the potential results of the proposed treatment plan. Your input will help us determine how to give you the smile you want. The time involved in your smile makeover will be directly determined by the procedures you decide upon.
Our administrative team can help you with creative scheduling and financing. We believe that everyone deserves a sensational smile, and we'll work with you to make sure you get it!
Snap-On Smile™
An attractive, white smile not only makes you feel better about yourself, but it improves the way that others perceive you. According to a study by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, people with an attractive smile are considered friendly, intelligent, and successful. Many people have witnessed the power of a new, beautiful smile firsthand with porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding, or Invisalign clear braces. These therapies can be costly and time consuming, though. If you want to enjoy the benefits of a fresh, new smile today (at a fraction of the price of porcelain veneers), consider Snap-On Smile.
Designed by Dr. March Liechtung, Snap-On Smile is a temporary solution to restore and renew the appearance of an imperfect, dingy, or unattractive smile. This affordable cosmetic enhancement requires no adhesives, tooth reduction, or injections. Snap-On Smile is fabricated from acetyl resin, which comes in 23 shades, and you can choose from 18 different styles. Cost is reasonable at about $900-1600, and the appliance should last three to five years.
For patients on a budget, those that want only a temporary cosmetic solution, or those who fear injections and dental visits, this may be the perfect option. In just two weeks, you can enjoy your new Snap-On Smile. More than 5,000 dentists offer Snap-On Smile, and over 400 people are choosing Snap-On Smile every week. The product was rated one of Dentistry Today's "Top 100 Products 2007." Learn more here!
Teeth Whitening
Dull, drab teeth can diminish your appearance and your self-image. Recharge your smile with professional teeth whitening! We offer in-office Whitening and convenient take-home teeth bleaching to give you the dazzling smile you deserve.
In Office Whitening works fast and delivers dramatic results. In about an hour, safe, effective Whitening gel lifts stains and discolorations caused by food, beverages, tobacco, medications, and the aging process. The results are stunning and long-lasting. A take-home touch-up kit will keep your smile looking fantastic.
Want to whiten on your own schedule? Then our take-home bleaching kit may be right for you. We'll create custom-fitted teeth whitening trays for you to use in the comfort of your home. Simply insert our professional-strength bleaching gel and wear the trays as directed. In about ten to fourteen days, you'll have a knockout smile! |
