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Cosmetic Dentistry Services with Dr. Rachel Erwin in Murfreesboro, TN
If you’re unhappy with the shape or color of your teeth, cosmetic dentistry can help you feel confident again.
Dr. Rachel Erwin and Dr. Amrita Patel at Gateway Family Dentistry in Murfreesboro specialize in a variety of cosmetic dentistry procedures to help their patients maintain healthy, beautiful smiles.
Murfreesboro Cosmetic Dentistry to Correct Tooth Loss or Damage
The dentists and dental team at Gateway Family Dentistry provide a number of tooth replacement options to help individuals with tooth loss improve their smiles.
Dental Implants.
A dental implant is a tooth replacement option that is most similar to a natural tooth. Dental implants are surgical titanium posts that are fitted into the jawbone and function similarly to a natural tooth root. The abutment at the top of the implant is fitted with a dental crown to restore the aesthetic appearance of the smile and provide structure for the remaining teeth.
Dental Crowns.
A dental crown is a cap that fits over a damaged, misshapen or stained natural truth. A dental crown looks similar to a natural tooth. Because it fits over a natural tooth, a crown provides protection for the tooth’s remaining structures. A dental crown can also provide an aesthetic improvement for natural teeth that are stained, chipped, misshapen or cracked.
Dental Bridges.
A dental bridge creates a bridge over a missing tooth using two or more connected crowns and a “pontic” tooth that fits into the gap.
Professional Dental Whitening
Dr. Erwin and Dr. Patel also provide professional dental whitening for people experiencing stubborn tooth stains that haven’t responded to other teeth whitening options.
Professional whitening
is different from over-the-counter whitening gels and strips. Professional whitening procedures are performed by dental professionals in a controlled clinic setting. This ensures that the whitening ingredients are strong enough to address to specific tooth staining of the individual patient.
Additionally, the whitening ingredients are applied by a dental professional. This prevents the ingredients from making contact with sensitive structures of the mouth, causing irritation and pain.
Professional whitening can address stubborn staining caused by medication usage, genetics, long-term coffee and wine staining and more.
Gateway Family Dentistry also provides take-home teeth whitening kits. Ask your dental care specialist about whitening options during your next appointment!
Cosmetic Veneers
Cosmetic veneers
are wafer-thin strips of material that are placed over natural teeth. Veneers can provide an aesthetic improvement for teeth that have staining, chips, cracks, or gaps. Veneers also provide protection for weak or damaged teeth that may chip or crack during eating or chewing.
For individuals who are unhappy with the shape or appearance of their teeth, cosmetic veneers can be a life-changing dental procedure. Porcelain is considered the very best material for veneers because it is stain-resistant and reflects light similarly to a natural tooth. However, composite resin is also used for a more affordable and accessible veneer material.
Dr. Erwin and her team are proud to provide custom cosmetic veneers at their Murfreesboro dental office. We offer porcelain and composite resin veneers to meet a variety of budgets and expectations.
If you’re unhappy with your smile, Dr. Rachel Erwin and her team at Gateway Family Dentistry in Murfreesboro are here to help.
Contact us today
to learn more about our cosmetic dentistry services and schedule your appointment with us.
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