Visiting your dentist often only happens when something has gone wrong with your teeth. If it's time to see your dentist in Monroe, MI, Dr. Jeanette Murphy has all the cosmetic dentistry services you need.

Why See Your Dentist?

There are many reasons to see your dentist besides routine dental care. Among them are:

• Pain in your tooth
• Discolored teeth
• Broken tooth
• Chipped tooth
• Crooked teeth
• Missing teeth
• Gum disease

Procedures You May Need

Whitening

If you feel that your smile could be improved, whitening is a simple option that is right for most people. You can opt to have the whitening done in the office, where it takes about an hour, or you can do a take-home kit under the supervision of your dentist. Both options will give you up to eight shades of improvement. The results last anywhere from six months to two years, depending on how well you maintain your teeth and how many staining foods and drinks you indulge in. 

Invisalign

If you have always wanted to correct your teeth alignment but didn't want to wear traditional braces, Invisalign offers a way to avoid the mouth full of metal. Clear plastic aligners are used to correct the misalignment of your teeth. No one will be the wiser. You won't have to avoid certain foods, you just remove your trays to eat. You don't change your oral hygiene routine either, you just remove the trays and brush and floss, then put them back in. 

Cosmetic Fillings

When you have a cavity, it can cause you pain. Your dentist in Monroe, MI can offer you options. Metal fillings are not attractive but may be a good option depending on where the cavity is. Getting a cosmetic filling means that it will blend in with your natural tooth color and no one will notice you have had a filling. 

Dental Implants

If you have lost a tooth, the resulting empty space is not only unsightly, it can cause issues with the adjacent teeth. Teeth tend to try to fill in an empty spot so your teeth may shift and it can also affect your jaw bone and the way that you chew. The closest you can get to a natural tooth is an implant.  The implant is a titanium screw that is placed into your jaw bone to take the place of the tooth root. A post and crown are attached to it and become a permanent part of your mouth. It looks and functions the same way your natural tooth did. 

If it is time to see your dentist in Monroe, MI, Dr. Murphy, and her staff are accepting new patients and will consult with you about what services are right for you. Call the office for an appointment at 734-242-4744.