Cosmetic Dentistry

Improving your smile
If you could, would you like to enhance your smile?

Can Dr. Barry improve my smile?

Dr. barry will help you decide what changes you would like to make to your smile and recommend the appropriate treatment. From subtle changes to major repairs, Dr. Barry can perform a variety of procedures to improve your smile. There are many techniques and options to treat teeth that are discolored, chipped, misshapen or missing. He can reshape your teeth, close spaces, restore worn or short teeth or alter the length of your teeth. Common procedures include bleaching, bonding, caps, crowns, veneers, and reshaping and contouring.

These improvements are not always cosmetic. Many of these treatments can improve oral and functional problems, such as your bite.

Dr. Barry is a leading, experienced provider of cosmetic dental services using state-of-the-art procedures, technologies and materials, to create a natural, youthful and aesthetic smile for you. Many patients that have had cosmetic procedures performed by Dr. Barry say that they wish they had not waited so long to do them.

Bleaching / Whitening

Bleaching is a common and popular chemical process used to whiten teeth. Some people get their teeth bleached to make stains disappear, while other just want a whiter shade.

Discoloration occurs in the enamel and can be caused by medication, tobacco, and beverages such as coffee, tea, and red wine. It also can be caused by your genetic make-up or simply getting older.

Dr. Barry employes two methods of whitening teeth. Both methods usually lighten your teeth 5-7 shaded whether you are 24 or 84 in age.

Single Visit (in-offie) whitening

This can be accomplished in less than two hours. We use a special intense light which activates and accelerates bleaching gels that are applied to the teeth. This is the most popular method because it is instantaneous.

Take home custom whitening trays

This process is done at home by placing bleaching gel in a custom-fitted tray worn overnight for 2-3 weeks.

Bonding

Bonding is tooth-colored material used to fill in gaps or change the color of teeth. Requiring a single office visit, bonding lasts many years. Bonding is more susceptible to staining or chipping than other forms of restoration. When teeth are chipped or slightly decayed, bonded composite resins may be the material of choice. Bonding also is used as a tooth-colored filling for small cavities and broken or chipped surfaces. Additionally, it can be used to close spaces between teeth or cover the entire outside surface of a tooth to change its color and shape.

Veneers

Veneers are placed over the front teeth to change color or shape of your teeth. Veneers are used on teeth with uneven surfaces or are chipped, discolored, oddly shaped, unevenly spaced or crooked. Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain cemented over the front of your teeth. Veneers are used to treat some of the same problems as bonding. These restorations are beautiful and are very long lasting.

Porcelain Crowns

Dr. Barry uses these types of crowns in any area particulary the front of the mouth that shows when you smile. A really good crown you cannot see. The porcelain crowns are very natural looking in that no one but Dr. Barry and you will know that they are crowns. Using all porcelain eliminates the grey lines that occur at the gumline due to metal show-through of conventional crowns. These are truly natural looking.

Tooth-Colored Fillings

Dr. Barry practices mercury-free dentistry. No more black, unsightly fillings. Teeth look so much better and are actually stronger when restored with bonded, tooth-color composite fillings. Most of the dental professionals are using composite fillings instead of the traditional amalgam. Patients are very happy with this switch.

Which procedure is right for me?

Dr. Barry can answer many of the questions you may have about techniques used to improve your smile. The condition of your teeth and desired result you want often dictates the best procedure. If you are considering a treatment, there are a few questions you can ask Dr. Barry before deciding if a particular procedure is right for you.

What will the changes look like?
What should I expect through the course of treatment?
What type of maintenance will be required?

Dr. Barry will answer questions you may have about the procedure, maintenance and fee to help you choose the treatment that best suits you.