Is your smile stained, flawed, or damaged? Your Lansing, MI, general dentist, Dr. Scott Stone, offers a variety of services and treatments that help you protect your oral health and look your best.

Deep teeth bleaching

When tooth stains dull your smile, deep teeth bleaching offers an excellent solution. The treatment bleaches away stain-causing pigments in your tooth enamel, dramatically brightening your smile. Unlike other teeth bleaching treatments, deep teeth bleaching can also tackle tetracycline stains.

Combining deep teeth bleaching with simple bonding can completely transform your smile. During bonding, your dentist applies flexible composite resin to your teeth, then bonds it your enamel using a curing light. Bonding closes gaps between teeth, changes the shape or length of teeth, repairs chips, and hides cracks.

Crowns and Bridges

Crowns are hollow restorations that slip over the top of teeth, covering them completely. The restorations strengthen weak teeth that are in danger of breaking and restore the normal appearance and function of cracked or broken teeth. Crowns can also hide discolored teeth or change the shape or length of teeth. Your teeth must be reduced in size slightly to ensure a proper fit for crowns.

Crowns are combined with artificial teeth called pontics to create bridges used to restore missing teeth. Crowns located at either end of the bridge fit over supporting teeth and firmly anchor the restoration in your mouth.

Checkups and Cleanings

Twice-yearly checkups and cleanings with your Lansing dentist is an important part of maintaining a healthy smile. Plaque and tartar, substances that can cause tooth decay and gum disease, are removed during cleanings. Your dentist will also examine your mouth and teeth and recommend treatment options if cavities or other dental issues are present.

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are a good choice if you have flaws in the fronts of your teeth. The thin shells are cemented to your tooth enamel and conceal many types of imperfections, including:

• Uneven surfaces
• Slight gaps
• Chips and cracks
• Crooked or oddly shaped teeth
• Short teeth
• Discolorations

Veneers can also be used as an alternative to teeth whitening treatment.

Improve your oral health and your appearance with a visit to your general dentist in Lansing, MI, Dr. Scott Stone. Call (517) 482-5546 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Stone at Smile By Stone.