Small changes or a complete smile makeover–whatever enhancement your smile needs, you can receive it at Cowlitz River Dental. Experienced cosmetic dentist, Dr. L. Blaine Kennington, delivers state-of-the-art aesthetic services in his comfortable, patient-friendly office in Castle Rock. Treatment plans are individualized according to patient health and personal preference.
What Your Cosmetic Dentist Considers
A smile makeover of any scope begins with a cosmetic dentistry consultation with Dr. L. Blaine Kennington. He will examine your mouth, take X-rays and other imaging and discuss your goals and expectations.
For instance, are you dissatisfied with tooth color or alignment? Do you have obvious chips or small gaps in the front of your mouth? Do you dislike the look of an existing crown? Considering this input and what would look best for your age, facial features, and other factors, Dr. Kennington presents a treatment plan to improve your smile aesthetics.
Available Cosmetic Services
Treatments may include one or a combination of the following:
- Teeth whitening Performed at home or in the Castle Rock office, professional whitening uncovers a dramatically brighter smile. Through application of powerful bleaching gel, this affordable service changes tooth color and can make a huge difference. The in-office version takes only about an hour. The at-home version offers you more control. Both versions yield results that can be maintained indefinitely with occasional “touch-ups” and by limiting staining foods and beverages, flossing and brushing at home and getting regular cleanings and exams at the dentist’s office.
- Porcelain veneers Customized shells of translucent dental porcelain, veneers are permanently bonded to the front side of teeth with chips, cracks, gaps and heavy stains. Taking just two dental visits, veneers beautify for years and make teeth more durable, too.
- Invisalign These clear acrylic aligners treat mild to moderate orthodontic problems. A comfortable, removable and relatively quick way to straighten a crooked smile, Invisalign aligners are discreet, making them a favorite of teens and adults who wish to avoid the appearance and inconvenience of metal or ceramic braces.
- Six Month Smiles Using clear brackets and tooth-colored wires, Six Month Smiles improve the alignment of teeth right in the front of the mouth. While they do not usually improve bite, they can produce amazing cosmetic results in just about six months.
- Dental implants These modern tooth replacement options combine the finest of restorative dentistry with the most attractive smile aesthetics. They replace teeth from root to crown and anchor full or partial dentures or fixed bridges. Implants help retain gum tissue and jaw bone integrity, too, for a smile that is as strong as it is attractive.
- CEREC same-day crowns Milled right in the treatment room from dental-grade porcelain, CEREC crowns restore failing teeth to full function and beauty in about 90 minutes. CEREC means Chairside Economical Restorations of Esthetic Ceramics. Dr. Kennington uses this technology to take digital impressions, design a crown and manufacture it all in one convenient appointment.
Beside these cosmetic options, Dr. Kennington offers sedation dentistry in Castle Rock. As needed, he makes patients comfortable with local anesthetic (pain shots), nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral conscious sedation (tranquilizers in pill form), and IV conscious sedation (administered through a needle in the arm). Fully monitored, sedation helps complex procedures go quickly and eases the anxious patient.
How Can We Help You?
Your smile is one of your greatest personal assets. Improve it with cosmetic dentistry with Dr. Kennington. Contact Cowlitz River Dental for a one-on-one smile consultation. See how your smile and your outlook can change for the better.