Cosmetic Dentistry

Common Cosmetic Dental Problems

Even if you once had “perfect” teeth, aging, lifestyle choices, and genetic factors can begin to impact your teeth and your bite function. At Dr. Tim Peffly’s office, the doctors along with their experienced staff understand the importance of the health and aesthetic appearance of your smile. They offer a range of general, implant, and cosmetic dental procedures to correct and improve your smile.

Common Cosmetic Problems

There are many issues that can detract from the smile of your dreams and the first impression you make on others. A straight, white smile is essential in many social and business situations. Fortunately, problems with your smile are correctable. Common cosmetic dentistry issues include:
• Stained and/or yellowed teeth
• Chipped, cracked, or broken teeth
• Over-closed bite – Lips purse out, lower teeth don’t show
• Overlapped or crowded teeth
• Misshapen teeth
• Gummy smile
• Gum recession
• Old crowns with dark metal margins showing

For each of these cosmetic dental issues, there is a solution. Your Madera dentist, Dr. Peffly will personally work with you in determining which cosmetic dental treatment best suits your needs.

During your exam, close up photos of your teeth may be taken to evaluate any aesthetic imbalance of your teeth and smile. You may fill out a questionnaire to evaluate any concerns or problems with your teeth and smile.

Cosmetic Dental Solutions

Dr. Peffly offers a number of cosmetic dental solutions including:

Tooth Colored Fillings
If you are looking for a simple and effective way to improve your smile, consider the option of replacing your old, dark amalgam (silver-mercury) fillings with new, composite resin, tooth-colored fillings. Dr. Peffly will use only the newest, esthetically superior materials, which have been proven to be safe and durable. Your old fillings can be removed and replaced with new, tooth colored fillings in only one, short visit. There is no reason not to enjoy a new, aesthetically restored smile, so visit our office or schedule a consultation for tooth-colored fillings in Madera, California.

Teeth Whitening
Discolored teeth are one of the most common cosmetic dental issues. Bright, white teeth are the cornerstone of a healthy looking smile, but even with a thorough oral hygiene routine, maintaining pearly white teeth can be nearly impossible. Foods and beverages, lifestyle choices, and even the aging process can all conspire to make teeth look dark and stained, but with a simple teeth whitening solution from Dr. Peffly, even the most discolored teeth can once again have a beautiful shine.

Take Home Solutions
Our doctors offer professional take-home whitening kits. Our whitening kits come with customized application trays that evenly and consistently bleach even the back teeth. When used as directed, the take-home kits offered by our office produce the longest lasting, most esthetic results.

To learn how to brighten your smile, please contact our office to schedule your dental exam today.

Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are one of the most versatile cosmetic dentistry solutions offered by Dr. Peffly. These beautifully handcrafted veneers are extremely effective at correcting many esthetic issues with your smile including:

• Gaps in teeth
• Stained, yellow teeth
• Rotated, tilted, crowded teeth
• Short or worn teeth
• Receding gums, dark roots showing, and gum line decay
• Discolored older fillings