Cosmetic Bonding
If you have a chipped, slightly misaligned, or otherwise imperfect tooth that needs cosmetic restoration, we may suggest one-appointment bonding. The dentist can apply liquid composite resin, shaded to blend with your tooth's color, to rebuild a pleasing shape to your tooth. After hardening the resin with a curing light, he will artistically sculpt and polish the restoration. In just one visit, you can enjoy a beautiful new smile! Cosmetic bonding can be a viable, affordable alternative to porcelain veneers, but it lasts only 5 to 10 years with proper care. Bonding will not discolor as your natural tooth enamel will, so touch-up teeth whitening may be required to keep your natural teeth the same shade as the bonded area.

Because they are so thin, about the width of two pieces of paper, your custom DURAthin veneers can be bonded directly to your tooth's surface. We will design a shape that won't appear unnatural or bulky and choose a shade that complements your facial features and blends with surrounding teeth. DURAthins transform teeth to produce a beautiful, lasting smile in about two visits.

DURAthin veneers dramatically change the appearance of those with:

• a narrow smile
• small teeth
• worn teeth
• stained teeth
• chipped teeth
• slight misalignments
• misshapen teeth
• and/or gaps between teeth.

A smile makeover with DURAthins will last for years, but a dentist can remove your veneers at any time because the underlying tooth structure remains original. People with traditional veneers don't have that option.

Invisalign Clear Braces
Do you dream about having a smile full of sparkling, straight teeth, but you just can't imagine yourself wearing traditional metal braces? You've probably invested in a professional, mature image, and you shouldn't have to look like a teenager to straighten your teeth. We agree. Now, your dreams can come true.

Invisalign, an orthodontic treatment approved by the FDA, is the virtually invisible method to straighten your teeth without conventional metal braces. With Invisalign, a custom-molded set of transparent, removable aligners will progressively reposition your teeth. You can simply remove the aligners before eating, brushing, flossing, or special occasions. This technology is more comfortable and convenient than traditional braces. Patients do not experience the mouth abrasions caused by metal and wires, and Invisalign aligners are easy to clean. Adjustment appointments aren't necessary, either.

How does Invisalign work? First, we use 3D computer imaging to design a comprehensive treatment plan. This allows you to preview the final positioning of your teeth before you start treatment. Yes, you will see your future smile before treatment begins.

Then a lab will create a series of aligners to reposition your teeth over one to two years. You'll change aligners every two weeks until your smile is straight and beautiful. Typically, you will visit us every six weeks for progress reports.

Transparent, removable, no-hassle orthodontia – now that should put a smile on your face!

Laser Gum Lifts
For patients who have excessive gum tissue, teeth can appear stubby. What you may not know is that beneath that overgrown soft tissue, your teeth are just waiting to be revealed! If you have a gummy smile, we may recommend a gum lift, otherwise known as a gingivectomy.

This simple cosmetic procedure can be performed by soft-tissue laser. We'll talk with you about your options and what to expect during the procedure, then discuss the outcome you want to achieve. The day of your procedure, we'll mark your gum tissue, make sure that you're comfortable with anesthesia or sedation, and then precisely remove the excess soft tissue. After a brief recovery, your new smile will look bold, beautiful, better than you thought possible!

Lumineers
You may already know that traditional porcelain veneers enhance a smile by concealing flawed teeth and conspicuous spaces, but did you know that existing teeth must be filed down before your dentist permanently applies the veneers? This drastic, irreversible procedure requires powerful anesthetic or oral sedation to control discomfort, but you will certainly feel some soreness after the application.

Only Lumineers by Cerinate take unnecessary pain out of the equation and allow you to enjoy your new smile immediately. These small wonders safely and effectively hide:

• Stained or discolored teeth
• Unattractive gaps
• Unevenly worn teeth
• Misshapen or misaligned teeth
• Chipped or cracked teeth

Thanks to Lumineers' unique, ultra-thin design and application method, little, if any, tooth modification is required. Removing this preparatory step means that you won't need anesthetic, and your dentist can get right to work improving your smile. Each Lumineer is carefully manufactured by the Cerinate Smile Design Studio just for you, using only the finest patented Cerinate porcelain. These long-lasting enhancements will rejuvenate your smile for up to 20 years!

In just one to three convenient office visits, your dentist can affix the remarkably thin yet durable porcelain shells directly to teeth for beautiful, instantaneous results. Unlike traditional veneers, Lumineers are reversible because original tooth enamel is not reduced during application. The smile of your dreams has never been this easy!

Conservative dentistry is always the best choice, and with Lumineers, you don't have to compromise your natural dentition for a spectacular smile. If you suffer with a less-than-perfect smile but are fearful of aesthetic dentistry, choose Lumineers for a glorious transformation without the inconvenience and distress of traditional veneers.

Porcelain Veneers
There's nothing better than a beautiful smile! If your teeth are marred by stains or chips, or if you have awkwardly shaped or spaced teeth, we can transform them. The dentists at Sossaman Family Dental design can apply hand-made porcelain veneers to conceal imperfections and give patients stunning smiles.

Porcelain veneers are a completely custom dental solution. The ultra-thin layers of fine dental porcelain are permanently bonded to teeth to erase flaws in shape, size, and color. We'll design your veneers to suit your unique features and coloring, and a skilled ceramist artist will handcraft your restorations. You'll wear temporaries while your permanent veneers are created to get a feel for the final product. At your third and final appointment, we'll remove the temporaries and bond your porcelain veneers in place to dramatically enhance your smile and your self-image.

Depending on your unique needs, your dentist may recommend minimal-prep DURAthins or Lumineers. We'll assess your smile and discuss your expectation to determine the optimal solution for you.

Smile Makeovers
Teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, orthodontics, replacement teeth…so many options exist to help people achieve the smile of their dreams. As a cosmetic dental practice, our team can help you determine which treatments will give you the smile you've always wanted. In fact, we encourage patients to bring photos of some of their favorite celebrity smiles so that we can pinpoint attributes to incorporate in a smile makeover plan. The dentist will examine your oral health, discuss your vision of a gorgeous smile, and study the dynamics of your face, mouth, and skin tone.

We can then plan a smile makeover to suit your personality and unique style. The dentist will explain your options and show you (with a computer image, before-and-after photos, or a wax model) the potential results of the proposed treatment plan. Your input will help us determine how to give you the smile you want. The time involved in your smile makeover will be directly determined by the procedures you decide upon.

Our administrative team can help you with creative scheduling and financing. We believe that everyone deserves a sensational smile, and we'll work with you to make sure you get it!

Snap-On Smile™
An attractive, white smile not only makes you feel better about yourself, but it improves the way that others perceive you. According to a study by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, people with an attractive smile are considered friendly, intelligent, and successful. Many people have witnessed the power of a new, beautiful smile firsthand with porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding, or Invisalign clear braces. These therapies can be costly and time consuming, though. If you want to enjoy the benefits of a fresh, new smile today (at a fraction of the price of porcelain veneers), consider Snap-On Smile.

Designed by Dr. March Liechtung, Snap-On Smile is a temporary solution to restore and renew the appearance of an imperfect, dingy, or unattractive smile. This affordable cosmetic enhancement requires no adhesives, tooth reduction, or injections. Snap-On Smile is fabricated from acetyl resin, which comes in 23 shades, and you can choose from 18 different styles. Cost is reasonable at about $900-1600, and the appliance should last three to five years.

For patients on a budget, those that want only a temporary cosmetic solution, or those who fear injections and dental visits, this may be the perfect option. In just two weeks, you can enjoy your new Snap-On Smile. More than 5,000 dentists offer Snap-On Smile, and over 400 people are choosing Snap-On Smile every week. The product was rated one of Dentistry Today's "Top 100 Products 2007." Learn more here!

Teeth Whitening
What's the fastest way to a beautiful smile? Zoom! Whitening, the leading in-office teeth whitening system. At our Mesa dental office, we brighten smiles up to eight shades in about an hour with this safe, effective method. We also offer take-home teeth whitening kits for our patients who want to whiten gradually.

Zoom! Whitening quickly and comfortably lifts stains and discolorations from coffee, tea, wine, tobacco, medications, and the aging process. The specially formulated bleaching gel penetrates tooth enamel and dentin to lighten smiles without altering natural tooth structure. If you want a brighter, more beautiful smile, we invite you to spend an hour with us and experience the power of Zoom! Whitening.

Our take-home kits offer the same great results as in-office bleaching, but on a gradual basis. Use the custom-made trays and professional-strength teeth whitening gel daily for ten days to two weeks and watch your smile transform from stained to sensational! The take-home kit can also be used to maintain the results of in-office bleaching.