It’s understandable that you’d be eager to get your cosmetic dentistry treatment underway! After all, you’ll soon be able to share your newly improved smile with the world. If you’re curious about how long it will be until your gorgeous grin is ready to show off, here’s a closer look at how long some popular treatments could take.
Metal-Free Dental Restorations
If you are ready to replace your old metal fillings with more discreet, natural-looking tooth-colored fillings, the great news is that this treatment can usually be done in just one appointment. Plan on your entire treatment taking about an hour per restoration, which will give your dentist time to remove the old metal restoration and replace it with the new one.
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening is one of the fastest ways to remove up to eight shades of discoloration. In fact, an in-office treatment can do this in about an hour. A take-home kit from your dentist will get similar results in about two weeks but can be done from the comfort of your own house or anywhere else!
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers can correct a wide variety of dental flaws in one convenient treatment, including staining and gaps between teeth. They can also hide chips and make misshapen or too small teeth look whole. Veneers can be applied in just two appointments; one to reshape the teeth and take impressions, and the other to attach the final product. The whole process takes about two weeks from start to finish.
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is as fast as it is effective. In less than 30 minutes, your dentist can fix chipped, stained, or misshapen teeth with the same materials used in tooth-colored fillings. This treatment requires no numbing or down time, so you’ll be free to show off your restored smile as soon as you get out of the dental chair!
Invisalign
While it’s true that Invisalign treatment may take longer than most other cosmetic dentistry procedures, the results are worth the wait. The average treatment takes between 12 to 18 months, which is still way faster than traditional braces that can often take over two years to work. Best of all, because Invisalign aligners are removable and extremely discreet, your treatment won’t hold you back from enjoying a full diet, smiling confidently, and keeping your teeth and gums healthy and strong while you wait.
Remember, while it’s understandable that you’d be eager to get your cosmetic dentistry treatment completed as soon as possible, the great news is that most treatments can be done in just a few weeks, and you’ll be ready to showcase your gorgeous grin before you know it!
About Our Practice
At Dental Group of Jefferson, Dr. Pichler and Dr. Hammond are proud to offer a variety of amazing cosmetic dentistry treatments to help you achieve your smile goals in record time. If you’d like to learn more about how cosmetic dentistry can change your teeth and your life, schedule a consultation with us today for more information. You can book right on our website, or by calling us directly at 440-576-7040.