Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry by Downtown Dental in Charlottesville provides a comprehensive suite of cosmetic dentistry services to help you accomplish your perfect smile! Don’t suffer with a smile you want to hide. Cosmetic dentistry is more accessible and affordable than ever before! Transform your smile with Downtown Dental in Charlottesville!

Porcelain Veneers

Our dentists may recommend porcelain veneers to cover teeth that are slightly chipped, cracked, discolored, or have other minor imperfections. Whether you chipped a front tooth or need to cover a stained tooth, you can trust our cosmetic dentists to find the right solution for your smile. Dental veneers can help you smile with confidence and maintain good oral health.

You may be a candidate for porcelain veneers if you have:

• Chipped teeth
• Slightly cracked teeth
• Small gaps between teeth
• Discolored teeth
• Minor cosmetic damage to front of teeth

The Process

Veneers are wafer-thin porcelain shells we’re able to bond to the fronts of your teeth. For this reason, we’ll need to remove a thin layer of enamel to make room. Once we do this, our dentists will take impressions of your teeth to send to the lab where your veneers will be made. We’ll also place temporary covers over your teeth. When you return for your second appointment, we’ll be able to remove the temporary veneers and replace them with your permanent porcelain veneers.

Composite Veneers/Bonding

We understand that your smile says a lot about your personality, which is why we often recommend teeth bonding to patients who want to correct slight chips, cracks, gaps, or other minor imperfections. Please contact us with any questions. Our cosmetic dentists can help you smile with confidence in as little as one appointment.

You may be a candidate for composite veneers/bonding if you have:

• Chipped teeth
• Slightly cracked teeth
• Small gaps between teeth
• Discolored teeth
• Minor cosmetic damage to front of teeth

The Process

The tooth bonding procedure is safe, effective, and often can be completed in just one visit to our office. Teeth bonding is also minimally invasive, which means you’ll be able to return to work or school after your appointment. During the tooth bonding procedure, the dentist will shape and bond composite resin materials directly onto your teeth. Teeth bonding not only restores the function of front teeth but improves the appearance of your smile.

Teeth Whitening

We can help you achieve a noticeably whiter smile in just one appointment. If you’ve ever felt self-conscious about discolored or stained teeth, it’s time to request a consultation with one of our cosmetic dentists. We offer Zoom teeth whitening to help patients smile with confidence. To learn if you’re a candidate for Zoom whitening, request an appointment with our office today. We’d be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

The Process

Whether you’re interested in professional teeth whitening before a special occasion or are simply interested in improving the appearance of teeth, you can trust our expertise. During your appointment, we apply a whitening gel to your teeth and use a special LED whitening lamp to activate the ingredients in the gel. Depending on the severity of your tooth discoloration, we may break up your appointment into three teeth whitening sessions, each lasting about 15 minutes.

Cosmetic dentistry is a great option for those wanting to improve the look of their smile and confidence. Learning about your options for cosmetic dentistry in Charlottesville, VA, with Downtown Dental can help you determine if these treatments are right for you. Contact Downtown Dental and start your journey to a smile you love to show off!