Being in need of cosmetic dental services can be rather confusing.  Do you consult a general dentist?  A prosthodontist?  An endodontist?  Or maybe even an oral surgeon?  Truthfully it depends on the level of restoration or other work you may need.  We provide many cosmetic dental services in our Birmingham dentist office and are currently accepting new patients.  Let us give you a brief rundown on the different services the above specialties provide so we can better help you understand what type of cosmetic procedure you may be in need of.

Prosthodontics refers to the branch of dentistry that specializes in restoration or replacement of natural teeth with artificial, natural-looking substances.  These would be crowns, bridges or dentures.  A specialist in this field can help restore mouth, facial or ear structures that are defective due to trauma, disease or birth defects.  Obtaining cosmetic results would be in addition to restoring proper function of the teeth or other facial structure.

An endodontist specializes in the inner workings of your teeth, most commonly performing root canals.  He will also be instrumental in working to save natural teeth and treating and preventing disorders of the dental pulp.  Retaining your own natural teeth can be of utmost concern to some considering cosmetic dental treatment.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons complete extensive medical training beyond the dental degree, and are qualified to perform complicated dental extractions and the placement of dental implants as well as other surgeries of the head, jaw and neck.  In complicated cases, or when medical issues such as a jaw tumor are present, consulting a qualified oral surgeon may be necessary for certain cosmetic treatments.

In our Birmingham office, we are licensed, certified, accredited and insured dentists, accredited through the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Association of Laser Dentistry, and maintain relationships with professionals in all areas of the cosmetic oral health industry.  It is our mission to see that you achieve the most natural looking, aesthetically pleasing smile we and our colleagues can provide.

Here in our Birmingham office we can perform teeth whitening for you if you are suffering from stained teeth that have become discolored due to foods or tobacco usage.  Professional teeth whitening is much more effective than do-it-yourself products can offer and we encourage you to have this service performed by one of our dentists trained in the procedure.  You are certain to be much happier with the results.

If your teeth will not respond to whitening then veneers may be a good option for you.  Porcelain and laminate varieties are offered and are excellent solutions to badly discolored teeth.  This is a permanent solution as it involves some reduction work of your natural teeth in order to apply the veneers, but veneers are very durable, lasting around 10 years.

Reshaping of teeth and gum lifting are also possible options if you are unsatisfied with your current smile.  Our Birmingham dentists are sure to be able to find an appropriate solution for you and provide you with a beautiful, natural looking smile.