Cosmetic Dentistry – Henrico, VA

Veneers

Dental veneers are thin shells, typically made of porcelain or resin, that are bonded to the front of your teeth to enhance the beauty of your smile. Our dentist may recommend dental veneers to correct several types of smile imperfections. Veneers are an excellent choice for enhancing your smile because the color and translucence of porcelain are a great match for the natural appearance of tooth enamel. Porcelain is stain-resistant as well, so your smile will stay bright for years to come.

Dr. Jeffrey Neal is a certified provider of Lumineers, too! Lumineers are special, ultra-thin dental veneers, designed to mimic the natural appearance of your tooth enamel and provide you with a smile that is both beautiful and exceptionally durable. Due to their uniquely thin design, Lumineers can be bonded to the surface of your teeth without removing any of your original tooth structure, making your treatment even simpler.

Apart from veneers and Lumineers, our team is also pleased to provide minimal-prep and DuraThin veneers. Depending on your case, we may also recommend clear aligner therapy before receiving veneers, especially if tooth alignment is a problem that must first be addressed.

Metal-Free Restorations

If cracks, chips, and other tooth damage cause you to feel self-conscious about your appearance, we will not only offer a solution that is designed to better protect your smile but also improve its aesthetics. With metal-free restorations, we can use E4D technology to quickly produce a new crown, inlay, or onlay during your appointment. This eliminates the need to come back for a second visit, and you get to start enjoying your new smile immediately!

Cosmetic Bonding

Dental bonding is a simple, conservative way to improve the appearance of your smile. During the bonding process, our skilled dentist and team place a composite resin material directly onto the tooth structure. Because the resin is malleable and putty-like when first applied, we can shape and sculpt it to fit your tooth and correct flaws in the tooth’s appearance. The composite resin is then hardened, trimmed, and polished to provide a lasting, aesthetic restoration for your smile.

Dental bonding typically requires just one visit to our welcoming dental office, and because this treatment usually necessitates little to no tooth preparation, you can rest assured that your visit will be quick and comfortable.

Teeth Whitening

Are you looking to gain a whiter, more radiant smile without too much hassle? ZOOM! in-office teeth whitening is an advanced, highly effective, and sustainable treatment to give you the results you are looking for.

Unlike most other teeth whitening treatments, ZOOM! has the option to whiten to various intensities, which means that we can whiten your smile up to 8 shades in just one visit! To begin the procedure, our dentist and hygienists will cover your lips and gums so that only your teeth are exposed and apply a hydrogen peroxide whitening gel. The gel will remain on your teeth for 15 minutes while the ZOOM! LED light shines on your teeth. The light activates the hydrogen peroxide gel, which then penetrates the teeth and works to break up stains and discoloration. This process is repeated three times, for a total of 45 minutes of teeth whitening treatment.

If you’d rather whiten your teeth in your own time instead of in our office, you also have the option to use Ultradent Go! and Ultradent Opalescence at home. With these customized, take-home solutions, you can easily brighten your smile in just a couple of weeks.

Gum Recontouring / Crown Lengthening

An uneven gumline can make even bright pearly whites appear lackluster. When excess gum tissue exists, you may feel self-conscious about your appearance. The good news is that Dr. Neal can use a diode laser to easily remove the additional soft tissues to reveal an even gumline that produces a more beautiful smile.

If you’re preparing for restorative dentistry but need more of your tooth to show for easier placement, we can use the same method of treatment to take off excess gum tissue. This will expose more of the underlying tooth structure so that the customized restoration can be easily put into place.