Boynton Beach Office:
Elevating Smile Wellness and Poise
While cosmetic surgery typically targets facial areas like cheeks, eyes, or nose, smile improvements yield transformative effects.
As surgical aesthetics surge in demand, cosmetic dentistry and periodontal therapies experience booming popularity at Modern Dental Smiles in Boynton Beach. The American Academy of Periodontology poll revealed smile enhancements outnumbering eyelid surgeries five to one.
According to research referenced by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, individuals who viewed before-and-after images of cosmetic smile treatments perceived enhanced smiles as more attractive and also associated them with greater popularity, success, warmth, and friendliness.
If you’re looking to improve your smile, we provide a range of treatment options designed to help you achieve the confident smile you’ve been hoping for.
Gummy or Misaligned Smile
Dentists use tooth numbering systems like the Universal Numbering System (1-32 for permanent teeth) to precisely identify specific teeth during diagnoses, treatments, records, and communication with labs or other professionals.
This standardization prevents errors such as treating the wrong tooth, which accounts for a notable portion of malpractice claims, and ensures accurate charting even across different providers.
Numbers link directly to procedures, X-rays, and histories without ambiguity, supporting efficient care from routine exams to complex surgeries.
Exposed Tooth Roots
Gum recession arises from various causes, such as periodontal disease, aggressive brushing, bruxism, or natural aging and hereditary factors. When gums pull back, tooth roots become uncovered, causing them to appear elongated and prone to decay, heightened sensitivity, and bone deterioration.
A soft-tissue graft, known also as a gum graft, addresses this issue. During the procedure, tissue from the roof of the mouth or an alternative donor site is transplanted over the bare roots. This repositions the gumline naturally, shields the roots against decay, and halts additional recession.
Missing Teeth
Gaps from missing teeth not only detract from your smile but also invite oral health problems. To revive both the aesthetics and functionality of your smile, dental implants serve as our preferred solution.
A dental implant consists of a prosthetic tooth secured to an artificial root surgically embedded in the jawbone. These lifelong implant crowns mimic natural teeth in appearance and sensation when maintained properly.
Gum Indentations
After tooth loss or extraction, an indentation forms in the gums and jawbone as the bone atrophies due to the resulting void.
We address this through ridge augmentation to rebuild the natural contour of your gums and jaw. The process smooths the depression and may incorporate bone grafting to replenish lost bone volume. This preparation ensures adequate bone support for secure dental implant placement.