Cosmetic procedures are designed to improve the appearance of your teeth. Dr. Moran is one of the most skilled dentists in Aptos, CA at creating beautiful, and functional, cosmetic restorations. If you are looking for the best cosmetic dentistry, you cannot make a better choice than Dr. Moran to be your Aptos dentist. He will use his expertise to determine which procedure will produce the best cosmetic outcome based on your individual case and situation. Browse through our cosmetic procedures below to see how you too can have the beautiful smile you have always wanted, and then contact us to set up a consultation.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are thin facings of tooth-colored porcelain that slip over a tooth to improve its appearance. At Central Coast Dental we use these veneers as one of the most effective ways to cover imperfections such as chips, permanent stains and even crooked teeth. As your Aptos dentist, Dr. Christensen will begin by removing a layer of tooth enamel so that the veneer can be more easily bonded to the tooth. Once this is completed Dr. Christensen will take impressions of your teeth and send them to a dental laboratory where the veneers are produced. At your next appointment the newly created veneers will be bonded into place. Dr. Christensen uses a high quality tooth colored porcelain that is valued for both its beauty and durability. If you are searching for a practice that specializes in porcelain veneers in Aptos, CA, or the surrounding areas of Santa Cruz and Capitola, choose Dr. Christensen for the best in cosmetic dentistry. Contact our office today.
Cosmetic Bonding
Cosmetic bonding can be used to restore function when teeth are broken or chipped, but it is also extensively used at Central Coast Dental for patients who want a simple way to improve their smile. Cosmetic bonding uses a composite resin material that, unlike crowns, veneers, or bridges, can be applied during a single appointment. The first step when applying cosmetic bonding is to score the teeth to be treated. This helps the material bond to your natural tooth. Then your Aptos dentist, Dr. Christensen, will coat the surface of your tooth with the resin and apply a special light in order to set it into its permanent position. Once this is completed the procedure is finished and your newly created smile should give you a look that perfectly blends with your natural teeth. They key to these results is taking the time to match the natural tooth color, something that Dr. Christensen always takes great care while performing. For more information on improving your smile with cosmetic bonding in Aptos, Santa Cruz, and Capitola, CA, contact Central Coast Dental.
Tooth-colored Fillings
If you are looking for a simple and effective way to improve your smile, consider the option of replacing your old, amalgam (silver-mercury) fillings with new, composite resin, tooth-colored fillings. Not only are amalgam fillings dark in color, these old fillings have raised health concerns based on the mercury they contain. Aptos, CA dentist, Dr. Christensen, uses only the newest materials that are aesthetically superior and that have been proven to be safe and strong for his patients. He can have your old fillings removed and replaced with new tooth colored ones in only one single, short appointment. There is no reason not to enjoy a new, aesthetically restored smile, so visit our office or contact us for a consultation on tooth-colored fillings in Aptos, Santa Cruz, and Capitola.
Teeth Whitening
The most noticeable feature and indicator of youth and oral health is without a doubt the color of your teeth. While you may be brushing, flossing, using mouthwash, and even whitening strips, you may still be experiencing embarrassment due to stains from prolonged coffee or tobacco use, illness, or the natural aging process. If this is your situation, then visit Dr. Christensen, the dentist who can offer the easiest and most convenient teeth whitening in Aptos, CA.
Zoom!® Whitening
One option for tooth whitening in Aptos, CA, is in-office professional tooth whitening. Many of Dr. Christensen’s patients prefer this to the at-home method because it offers much faster results. In an appointment that lasts about an hour, your teeth can become as much as nine shades whiter.
Zoom!® Teeth Whitening
There are many reasons to choose whitening, but for most people it is done simply because they want to feel good, look great, and make a memorable impression. All these benefits are available to you because a beautiful smile is now only a single appointment away. Dr. Christensen has never been more excited about offering a new service to his patients than he is about the Zoom! ® In-Office Whitening System. Why the excitement? What used to take up to two weeks of daily applications at home can now be done in one office appointment that lasts just over an hour. It’s truly a breakthrough. Your teeth will be several shades lighter and brighter, and you will feel great about how you look. The professionals at Central Coast Dental would like to help you get there, so please contact our office right away for Zoom! ® teeth whitening in Aptos, CA, as well as the surrounding areas of Santa Cruz and Capitola.