Questions About Cosmetic Dentistry

What is the best way to whiten my teeth?

We offer several options for teeth whitening at our Hendersonville, North Carolina office. Dr. Tomlo can provide you with professional strength take-home whitening solutions, or perform in-office whitening with the advanced Sapphire™ teeth whitening system. In-office whitening takes approximately an hour, and is the most efficient way to achieve brilliantly white results.

For patients whose teeth are permanently stained or discolored, we also offer porcelain veneers to transform your smile. Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin, translucent ceramic shells that are bonded to your teeth, providing you with a brighter smile while also correcting other common cosmetic dental problems.

How can you repair chipped front teeth?

The most effective solution for chipped front teeth is porcelain veneers. Despite how thin porcelain veneers are, they become incredibly durable once bonded to your teeth. By evening out your smile line and closing gaps between teeth, porcelain veneers improve not just the appearance of your smile, but its functionality as well.

If appropriate, Dr. Tomlo can use the CEREC machine to create custom porcelain veneers in a single office visit. With this technology, your porcelain veneers can be shaped, color-matched, and placed without the need for temporary veneers or multiple office visits.

Do my teeth need to be “ground down” to apply porcelain veneers?

North Carolina cosmetic dentist Dr. Thomas Tomlo offers patients several options when they are considering porcelain veneers. In general, we remove as little natural tooth enamel as possible to effectively place your porcelain veneers. If you are a candidate for Lumineers®, you may not need to have your teeth re-shaped at all. Each of our porcelain veneer procedures is customized to meet your unique needs, with the goal of creating a seamless new smile.

What problems are addressed in a smile makeover?

A smile makeover is a combination of procedures that is intended to correct a wide range of cosmetic dental imperfections. A smile makeover is ideal for patients who suffer from several cosmetic issues, such as:

• Crooked teeth
• Severe discoloration
• Chipped or broken teeth
• Gaps between teeth
• Missing teeth
• “Gummy” smiles

The procedures that are most frequently involved in a smile makeover include porcelain veneers, dental crowns, and teeth whitening. During your initial consultation, Dr. Tomlo will discuss the procedure combinations he believes will best meet your dental needs.

If you live in the Asheville and Hendersonville area of North Carolina, or the Spartanburg and Greenville area of South Carolina, please contact our office today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Thomas F. Tomlo, DDS, PLLC. We can answer any questions you may have about our cosmetic dentistry procedures.