Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry is more popular now than ever thanks to procedures such as whitening. bonding, veneers and crowns. Dr. Melzer and Dr. Robinson have a wide variety of techniques for improving the look of your smile. We take pride on only using the best materials and dental labs to create natural smiles specially designed for you.

Whitening

If you are unhappy with the color of your teeth or you are looking for a whiter smile for your next big event (wedding, anniversary, graduation), we are here to help! We offer a variety of whitening options and are happy to help you make the right choice.

Veneers

A veneer is a layer of material placed over a tooth, either to improve the aesthetics of a tooth or to protect the tooth's surface from damage. There are two main types of material used to fabricate a veneer: composite and porcelain. Minimal tooth structure needs to be removed for veneers to be placed.

Crowns

A crown (sometimes called a cap) is a covering that completely encases the tooth, restoring it to its original size and shape. A crown strengthens and protects tooth structure that cannot be restored by more conservative treatments, such as fillings, inlays or onlays.
Several types of dental crowns are available. Here at Alpenglow Family Dentistry, we discuss the options that are available to help you make the best choice for your mouth.
- CEREC Crowns
  - Alpenglow Family Dentistry has the ability to fabricate same-day crowns with the use of our CEREC machine, eliminating the wait times of sending impressions to and from an outside lab.
  - What is CEREC?
    - CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic) is a method of creating dental restorations (such as crowns or onlays) while at the dental office. Specifically, restorations are designed and created using CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing.) This process means designs are made from impressions with computer software and then passed to a unit that fabricates the ceramic restoration in a single visit. CEREC is the modern solution to your dental care needs.
- Porcelain Crowns (“Tooth Colored Crowns”)
  - During this crown procedure, your dentist prepares the tooth and makes a molded impression of the teeth that is sent to a dental laboratory. Our office creates a temporary crown during this visit to protect the tooth while the final restoration is being made in the dental laboratory. Once completed, the permanent crown is cemented at a later visit.
- Gold Crowns
  - A gold restoration procedure also requires the dentist to prepare the tooth and make a molded impression that is sent to a dental laboratory. Our office will create a temporary crown to protect the tooth while the final restoration is being made in the dental laboratory. Once completed, the permanent crown is cemented at a later visit.

Bonding

Bonding can help improve the appearance of your teeth if they are chipped or have excess space between them. Although bonding can last for many years, it is more likely to chip or become stained overtime.

Dentures

Dentures are prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing teeth and are supported by the surrounding soft and hard tissues of the mouth. Conventional dentures are removable whether they are partial dentures or complete dentures. Complete dentures replace all the teeth, while a partial denture fills in the spaces created by missing teeth and prevents other teeth from changing position.