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Cosmetic Dentistry means enhancing a person's smile and making their teeth aesthetically beautiful. It is considered an art and science which encompasses such cosmetic procedures as teeth whitening and bleaching, bonding and veneers. Dr. Townsan at Lynnwood Smiles is an exceptional Cosmetic Dentist who creates "Smile you have always dreamed of" with an emphasis on matching your new smile to your face as well as ensuring that your teeth will be as functional as they are beautiful! Some of the methods available to him are:

A Smile Makeover or Smile Design

Bothell dentures A Smile Design or Smile Makeover is a work of art. The term Smile Design applies to the enhancement of a smile using a combination of methods. A client's eye, lip line, coloring, gum tissue contouring, and face, are all considered when a new smile is designed for you. Our goal at Lynnwood Smiles is to redesign your smile so that it fits you, is beautiful, strong, and natural looking. Dr. Townsan will create the "Smile of your Dreams" to last a lifetime!

Bonding

Bonding is a method of improving the appearance of your teeth. This is achieved by Dr. Townsan bonding a tooth-colored resin onto your existing teeth. A primary candidate for this procedure is someone who wants stains on teeth concealed, gaps closed, or worn or chipped teeth and fractures repaired. Tooth bonding case studies before The procedure commences by Dr. Townsan slightly etching the surface of the tooth so that the bonding material will have a better surface to adhere to. Tooth bonding case studies afterThe tooth is treated with bonding material and Dr. Townsan then shines a special light on it to set it. The next step is to apply a putty-like material to the tooth, mold it to the desired shape, and shine the special light on it again to harden the material. He then does the final shaping and polishes the resin finish.

Veneering

Bothell Smile Makeover Seattle cosmetic dentistry Porcelain veneering is a method of improving the appearance of your teeth. People who get veneers generally want to close gaps between teeth, repair fractures, cover a discolored tooth or even straighten a tooth. Veneers are usually preferred over bonding because they are more durable, stronger and stain resistant. The procedure generally requires two office visits. During the first visit Dr. Townsan initiates the preparation stage. This consists of removing a small amount of enamel and etching the tooth surface prior to making an impression. The impression is then sent to a lab for a veneer to be made and fit to the tooth. On the second office visit, Dr. Townsan adheres the veneer to the tooth and files and polishes the veneer. Veneers will usually last five or more years.

Providing cosmetic dentistry, dental spa treatment, pain free dentistry and smile makeovers to the Seattle, Everett, Bothell, Edmonds, Mukilteo, Shoreline and Lynnwood, Washington areas.