The gum lift is a very simple cosmetic procedure offered at Fountaingrove Dentistry, and it can completely change your smile. Completed in a single visit to our Santa Rosa, CA office, a gum lift works by bringing out the beauty of your natural teeth that would otherwise be obstructed by the gums. Using a precision cutting tool, a small amount of gum is removed along the front teeth. By doing this Dr. Erlach can completely reshape the profile of your teeth, creating both more aesthetically pleasing proportions and a more symmetrical appearance. If you are unsatisfied with what is called a “gummy” smile, contact us for more information about improving your appearance with this cosmetic procedure.
Teeth Whitening
Another cosmetic procedure used at Fountaingrove Dentistry is teeth whitening using a routine of at-home bleaching trays. This procedure is considered by many to be the easiest and most effective way to improve your smile. When implementing this treatment the patient comes in for an initial appointment during which molds of the teeth are taken to create a custom set of bleaching trays. Then, when the patient is at home, the trays are filled with a mild bleaching solution and worn every night. Noticeable results can be seen in 1-3 weeks.
Tooth Colored Posterior Restorations
One complaint that Dr. Erlach often receives from patients is dissatisfaction with their traditional metal-colored fillings. These are often a source of embarrassment as they can be seen when smiling, laughing, or chewing. At our office located in Santa Rosa, CA, Fountaingrove Dentistry now has the ability to completely transform your smile by removing these obsolete fillings and replacing them with new tooth-colored fillings. The procedure is completely painless, and we highly recommend it as an easy way to get impressive cosmetic results.
Instant Orthodontics
If you have a mouthful of crooked teeth, you may think that the only treatment option is traditional orthodontic braces. Painful tightening, mouth abrasions, long treatment times, and unsightliness of metal brackets are just a few of the reasons why many adults are apprehensive about choosing this route. Luckily, at Fountaingrove Dentistry, there is now a remarkable procedure known as instant orthodontics that can streamline the entire process and give you a straight, beautiful smile in only a few short visits. At our Santa Rosa, CA office, Dr. Erlach will use a complete set of the highly esteemed Empress® porcelain veneers and will apply instant orthodontics by bonding a veneer to the front of each visible tooth. Using instant orthodontics even patients with the most crooked teeth can obtain a picture perfect smile. You are invited to view Dr Erlach’s smile gallery to see examples of the success of instant orthodontics.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are one of the most versatile tools available at our Santa Rosa office Veneers can be used to hide a variety of imperfections such as chips, discolorations, misalignments, and even to close gabs between teeth. At Fountaingrove Dentistry, we use the highest quality Empress® veneers which are valued for both their beauty and strength. These thin shells of porcelain are designed to match each patient’s unique tooth color so they fit seamlessly with a natural smile. Dr. Erlach will begin by removing a layer of enamel to encourage bonding with the veneer, then a mold is taken to get a precise measurement, and the veneers are produced at an outside dental laboratory. At a later appointment the Empress® porcelain veneers are simply bonded to the front of the teeth. The end result is a beautifully shaped, perfectly colored tooth.
Cosmetic Dentistry
At our office in Santa Rosa, CA, we use certain dental techniques and procedures, such as tooth whitening or porcelain veneers, to improve the appearance of the teeth. Dr. Erlach notes that if you find yourself not smiling because of embarrassment over an imperfect smile, then your self-confidence and quality of life could be greatly improved with one of these simple cosmetic procedures. Before advancements in dental technology, individuals had to be content with their existing smiles, but there is no reason to be unhappy about something you now have the ability to change.