Your life is changing: a great job, new friends and in general, a positive trajectory. However, you feel less than confident when you smile. A cosmetic dentistrysmall chip off a front tooth and some stubborn enamel stains mask the vibrant personality you know you have. Well, take heart. You can show off your best possible smile with a help from Norcross, GA cosmetic dentist, Dr. Orson Baek, at Smart Family Dental Care. Learn more about his array of amazing aesthetic services.

Your consultation

Any smile makeover, from the simplest to the most complex, begins with a consultation with Dr. Baek. He'll examine your teeth and gums and address any oral health issues you may have.

Then, with a healthy baseline, you and he can discuss how you'd like to enhance your teeth and gums. Before your appointment, consider your tooth color, shape, and alignment. Are there problems with spacing, excess gum tissue or defects such as cracks, uneven tooth length or chips? Be realistic in your ideas, and communicate them to Dr. Baek who will listen carefully and make suggestions to meet your smile goals.

Offered services

Bonding Also called direct bonding, or composite resin bonding, this simple, one-visit service repairs small enamel defects. Using a tooth-colored blend of glass particles and acrylic, bonding seamlessly attaches to tooth surfaces for a finish that's durable and natural looking. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry calls bonding an additive process because your Norcross cosmetic dentist adds the resin to the tooth in layers, hardening each to achieve the desired result.

Professional teeth whitening Offered as an at-home or in-office procedure, whitening at Smart Family Dental Care brightens stained and dull teeth by up to eight shades of color. In the office, the process takes about an hour. At home, the patient wears customized whitening trays daily for a prescribed amount of time. Both processes use a form of concentrated hydrogen peroxide gel to bleach out staining organic matter without any gum or dental sensitivity. Results last indefinitely with good oral hygiene, some dietary modifications, and regular hygienic cleanings.

Cosmetic contouring This refinishing treatment evens tooth length, smooths rough enamel and normalizes tooth shape with a fine grit sandpaper, drill or even a handheld laser tool. It requires one visit to Smart Family Dental Care and is economical. Often, it is the finishing touch on a complete smile makeover.

Porcelain veneers Customized from fine ceramic, veneers enhance teeth which have dark stains, gaps, crowding, chips, cracks, and more. A permanent restoration, these porcelain shells bond to the front of healthy teeth and add a measure of durability, too. To place veneers, Dr. Baek removes a thin slice of enamel from each tooth. With gentle care, veneers last upwards of a decade.

Find your smile

With great cosmetic dentistry in Norcross, GA, you can be proud of your smile. Trust your makeover to Dr. Orson Baek and his team at Smile Family Dental Care. Call today for a consultation: (770) 446-5700.