Cosmetic Dentistry Serving Maryland and Washington, D.C.
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If you are unhappy with the appearance of your smile, cosmetic dentistry may offer a much needed change. Our cosmetic dentistry practice offers a variety options to rejuvenate your smile, including laser dentistry, teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, and dental implants for our Washington, D.C. and western Maryland patients. Whatever your smile restoration goals are, we can design a customized treatment plan to give you the smile you desire.
Zoom 2 ™ Laser Teeth Whitening
Over time, our teeth naturally lose their pearly white color, succumbing to food, drink, and environmental factors that dull and stain teeth. If this has happened to you, a professional teeth whitening system may provide the smile rejuvenation you are looking for. For patients interested in tooth bleaching, Maryland cosmetic dentist Dr. Gauthier offers the Zoom 2™ teeth whitening system at our practice, serving Washington, D.C. and western Maryland.
Dr. Gauthier uses the Zoom 2™ laser tooth bleaching treatment at our Maryland facility because it is the fastest, most effective whitening product on the market. The entire teeth whitening process is completed for our Washington, D.C. and Maryland patients in just one hour. Dr. Gauthier applies a hydrogen peroxide gel directly to the teeth, which is activated by a low-heat laser beam. After three applications, Dr. Gauthier follows the process with a quick, five-minute fluoride treatment. Patients can reasonably expect their teeth to be eight to ten shades whiter when they leave our office.
For those who have pressing time constraints or simply prefer to do their tooth bleaching at home, Maryland cosmetic dentist Paul Gauthier, DDS, will prepare customized teeth whitening trays for Washington, D.C. and Maryland residents. The trays are thin and easily worn during the day or at night. After wearing the trays several hours each day over a period of three to five days, teeth may be up to six shades lighter.
If you are interested in rejuvenating and brightening your smile through tooth bleaching, contact Maryland cosmetic dentist Paul Gauthier today. During your initial consultation, he can determine whether you are a candidate for the Zoom 2 ™ laser teeth whitening system offered to Washington, D.C. and Maryland patients at Frederick Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry.
Invisalign®
Now Maryland and Washington, D.C. residents can use Invisalign® to look their best while perfecting their smiles. Invisalign®, the clear alternative to conventional metal braces, uses a series of comfortable, plastic aligners to gradually straighten your teeth and align your bite. We offer Maryland and Washington, D.C. patients Invisalign® as a solution to a wide range of alignment problems including crowding, uneven spacing, overbites, and underbites.
The clear, removable Invisalign® trays are customized to fit snugly over the patient’s teeth. The trays are worn all the time except when eating, brushing or flossing. Approximately once a month, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Invisalign® patients visit our Frederick office to exchange their existing trays for new ones. After about a year of wearing the progressive alignment trays, patients will have a new, straight smile to show off.
If you desire straight teeth but do not want the numerous inconveniences associated with traditional braces, Maryland and Washington, D.C. residents can contact our certified Invisalign® cosmetic dentist in Frederick, Maryland.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are often an ideal way for Maryland and Washington, D.C. residents to correct minor aesthetic imperfections and defects in teeth that have not sustained major structural damage. Dr. Gauthier, a talented cosmetic dentist in Frederick serving Washington, D.C., and nearby Maryland communities, utilizes veneers to conceal chipped, worn, stained, or misaligned teeth, giving you a beautiful, natural-looking smile.
Porcelain veneers are thin shells permanently bonded to the front surfaces of teeth. During the initial porcelain veneers appointment, Maryland cosmetic dentist Dr. Gauthier prepares the tooth, filing away a minimal layer of enamel in order to create room for the veneer. Next, Dr. Gauthier makes a precise impression of the patient’s tooth, which he sends to a state-of-the-art dental laboratory where a customized veneer is generated using the mold. During the second porcelain veneers appointment at our Frederick, Maryland-based facility, Dr. Gauthier bonds the veneer to the tooth and adjusts the veneer so that it looks and feels completely natural.
If your smile is blemished by minor imperfections, porcelain veneers may offer the subtle aesthetic enhancement you need to restore your dazzling smile. If you believe you might be a candidate for porcelain veneers, contact our cosmetic dentist in Frederick, serving western Maryland and Washington, D.C., to arrange a consultation.
Dental Implants
We offer dental implants to Washington, D.C. and Maryland residents as a permanent, long-lasting solution to the gap left by one or more missing teeth. In addition to offering aesthetic benefits, dental implants improve eating efficiency, enhance speech, and eliminate the common problems associated with traditional dentures.
The process of installing dental implants is considerably more involved than other restoration procedures that effectively solve the aesthetic and functional problems caused by missing teeth. However, dental implants ultimately give Washington, D.C. and Maryland patients a sturdy restoration that preserves the integrity of the jawbone and does not alter the fundamental structure of adjacent teeth, as with fixed dental bridges.
To begin the restoration process, Dr. Gauthier surgically inserts an anchor into the jawbone below the gum line, which allows the bone and gums to grow around the anchor. A post attached to the anchor protrudes from the gums. After several weeks, when the gums have properly healed, the patient returns to our office so that either Dr. Gauthier can fasten an artificial tooth to the post. It takes approximately six months for the bone to completely fuse with the anchor, but, when the procedure is complete, the patient will have a fully functional replacement tooth that is virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth.
To learn more about dental implants, Washington, D.C. and Maryland residents can contact cosmetic dentist Dr. Gauthier in Frederick.
Porcelain Crowns
Porcelain crowns are recommended in order to rectify smile blemishes and restore structural integrity to a severely damaged, decayed, or cracked tooth. Dr. Gauthier, a cosmetic dentist based in Frederick, Maryland, creates beautiful crowns that blend perfectly with surrounding natural teeth.
A crown is a porcelain cap placed over the entire tooth. In addition to its aesthetic benefits, a crown can effectively hold the tooth together, reinforce the tooth’s overall strength, and rebuild the tooth’s original shape.
Porcelain crowns are completed in two easy appointments at our cosmetic dentistry office. During the first appointment, Dr. Gauthier removes an appropriate amount of the tooth’s outer enamel to make room for the crown. An impression is made of the newly shaped tooth and sent to a state-of-the-art dental laboratory that crafts all the porcelain crowns for Frederick Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry. A temporary crown is affixed to the tooth while the patient waits for the permanent crown. Within a week or two, the patient returns, and Dr. Gauthier replaces the temporary crown with the permanent one. Once the crown has been cemented into place, Dr. Gauthier adjusts the crown so that the bite aligns correctly and the crown feels natural to the patient.
Crowns are often an excellent way for our patients to correct a variety of aesthetic and structural problems. To learn more about crowns or to arrange an initial consultation with our cosmetic dentist in Frederick, Maryland, contact our cosmetic and laser dentistry practice today.
Tooth Colored Fillings
Tooth colored fillings allow people to laugh, talk, and chew with confidence. Tooth colored fillings also effectively protect a tooth from further decay, restore a tooth’s functionality, and replace old silver fillings.
Tooth colored fillings are made of composite plastic materials that look extremely similar to natural teeth. Unlike silver fillings, which actually weaken the existing structure of the tooth, the composite materials integrate with and reinforce the tooth. Tooth colored fillings also shield teeth from extreme temperature fluctuations.
To learn more about tooth colored fillings, contact our cosmetic dentist in Frederick, serving Washington, D.C. and all of western Maryland, to arrange an initial consultation.
Dental Bridges
Dental bridges efficiently fill gaps left by missing teeth, improve speech, and protect patients from gum disease and bite issues.
A dental bridge is comprised of an artificial tooth or teeth attached to crowns, which are placed over the teeth adjacent to the open space. The dental bridge is fixed into place and cannot fall out or be removed by hand. Dr. Gauthier, a talented cosmetic dentist practicing out of Frederick, Maryland, creates natural looking bridges that are identical in size and color to surrounding natural teeth.
Dental bridges necessitate a serious commitment to proper oral hygiene. If the patient does not strictly follow post-procedural instructions, complications may arise from the build-up of bacteria and food.
If you would like to find out if you are a candidate for a dental bridge, contact cosmetic dentist Dr. Gauthier, serving Washington, D.C., Frederick, and nearby Maryland communities.
Dr. Gauthier, a reputable cosmetic dentist serving Washington, D.C., Frederick, and western Maryland, performs a diverse range of cosmetic dentistry procedures. From laser teeth whitening and porcelain veneers to dental implants, Washington, D.C. and Maryland residents can trust Dr. Gauthier to expertly restore their smile’s natural beauty.
If you are considering tooth bleaching, porcelain veneers, dental implants, or Invisalign, contact our cosmetic dentist in Frederick, serving Washington, D.C. and western Maryland.
Paul Gauthier DDS
65 B Thomas Johnson Drive
Frederick, Maryland 21702
P. 301-698-0044
F. 301-698-1440