New Year, New Smile

Do I Need My Tooth Extracted? - Dr. Boals

New Year, New Smile

If you are ashamed of your smile or embarrassed, don’t let another year go by without doing something to fix it. What better way than with a beautiful, confident, and radiant smile to start the new year?

At Kissing Camels Family Dentistry, we are happy to help you achieve your smile goals! With the help of our cosmetic dentistry solutions, Dr. Boals and his team can make your smile dreams become a reality. Our dental solutions can fix a wide variety of cosmetic problems. Below, we explore some of the common cosmetic treatments that patients in Colorado Springs, CO, get.

Dental Veneers and Lumineers

A dental veneer is a thin shell that is bonded to the front of a tooth. It is typically made of porcelain and improves the appearance of your natural teeth. Dental veneers may be the perfect solution for teeth that are discolored, worn down, chipped, broken, misaligned, or misformed. At our dental office in Colorado Springs, we use top-quality porcelain Lumineers. Since lumineers are so thin, they require less preparatory work, which means that before placing them, we won’t have to remove as much enamel from your tooth.

Lumineers are a great option because they take less time, are a long-term cosmetic solution, and do not require any anesthesia in general.

Professional Teeth Whitening 

If your teeth are not as bright as you’d like, we recommend professional teeth whitening treatment! At Kissing Camels Family Dentistry, we offer in-office and take-home professional whitening. Our patients love that we give them the option between the two. In-office teeth whitening services are for those who want instant results. In comparison, our take-home treatment allows patients to whiten their teeth on their own time. Achieve up to 10 shades brighter when you go to Kissing Camels Family Dentistry for your teeth whitening needs. 

Invisalign 

Straight teeth are a significant component of a beautiful, confident smile. With the help of Invisalign clear aligners, you can have the smile you’ve always wanted. Invisalign allows you to straighten your teeth without the traditional metal wires. This orthodontic treatment will also help you get results faster than traditional braces. Find out if you’re a good candidate for Invisalign aligners. Contact our dental office today for an Invisalign consultation!

Botox & Fillers‍

There are several benefits to botox and filler injections. Botox is commonly used to prevent fine lines and wrinkles and can treat headaches and TMJ. In comparison, fillers are used to lift and enhance features. If you suffer from “crow’s feet” or would like to enhance the size of your lips, fillers may be for you. The injections are non-invasive and affordable! Ask your Colorado Springs dentist about botox and filler services.

Dental Bonding

Using composite resin, our team of skilled cosmetic dentists can easily fix cracks and chips in your teeth. The resin is carefully matched to the color of your natural teeth, so nobody will be able to tell. Our dental bonding treatment is fast and cost-effective. If you’re looking for an affordable cosmetic treatment that will enhance your smile, our friend, Dr. Kristina Neda, a cosmetic dentist in Georgetown, KY, agrees that dental bonding is for you!

Contact Your Cosmetic Dentist in Colorado Springs, CO

Your smile is our priority at Kissing Camels Family Dentistry. Start off the new year right with a happier and healthier smile! Contact our dental office in Colorado Springs, CO, for a consultation with Dr. Cody Boals. We will help you determine the best treatment for your smile and budget. 

Types of Teeth Whitening

Types of Teeth Whitening - Dr. Boals

Types of Teeth Whitening

The color of our teeth can change drastically over the years. The natural aging process alone can see our teeth losing their previous pearly white status. Combine that with smoking, and eating and drinking foods that can stain our teeth, and there’s the potential for teeth that are simply not as brilliantly white as they once were.

There are a number of teeth whitening solutions that we, your go-to dentist in Colorado Springs, can offer. There are in-office teeth whitening solutions and also take-home teeth whitening kits that can also help to get your teeth white and your smile brighter.

But which option is the right one for you? Let’s examine in-office teeth whitening vs. take-home teeth whitening, so that you can better understand which one will work best for your teeth whitening needs.

In-Office Teeth Whitening Treatments

Visiting your Colorado Springs dentist is your first step to getting your teeth whiter. An in-office teeth whitening treatment can change the color of your teeth several shades lighter. Professional teeth whitening is often touted as being the most effective solution, and the longest-lasting solution. 

This is due in part to the fact that in-office whitening treatments use whitening solutions that contain higher levels of the active ingredient hydrogen peroxide than can be found in other treatment options. The concentration of this active ingredient could be between 25 and 40%. Compare this to at-home whitening solutions that contain around 10% of the active ingredient.

In addition, not only will you find in-office teeth whitening treatments to be more effective, but you will appreciate that it’s a quick visit to the office. In just one trip and in less than an hour, you’ll be able to see great whitening results.

Take-Home Teeth Whitening Treatments

The next best option for professional in-office treatment is the professional take-home teeth whitening kit that can be supplied by your dentist. These treatments begin with a visit to your dentist so that impressions can be taken of your teeth. These impressions are then sent to a lab so that custom-fit whitening trays can be made for you.

Once the trays have been made, you’ll be sent home with them. Combined with a whitening gel, you’ll need to wear your whitening trays for up to an hour a day, for up to two weeks. 

This is a more affordable option than the in-office treatment. However, Dr. David Moghadam, a cosmetic dentist in Easton, PA, says it does take more time than the in-office treatment takes. The results will be pretty similar to the results you’ll see from in-office treatments, but again it does take some additional work and time.

Considering Over-The-Counter Whitening Kits

There are several over-the-counter teeth whitening kits, some of which can produce moderate results. Broadly speaking, there are four types of teeth whitening options.

  • Gels
  • Toothpaste
  • Strips
  • One-size whitening trays

These whitening kits are more cost-effective options. However, the one-size whitening trays won’t fit your mouth as comfortably as you would be able to get from your dentist. Another consideration is that the bleaching agent in the over-the-counter kits won’t be as strong as those used by your dentist.

To instantly and permanently transform your smile, consider getting veneers in Colorado Springs. Patients are always blown away by the end result. As a cosmetic dentist in Colorado Springs that patients rely on, we are committed to keeping you smiling brightly.