Four Great Ways to Enhance Your Smile

Did you know that your smile speaks volumes about you? Refresh your smile with Dr. Curtis Couch for a more impressive appearance…

At Curtis Couch D.D.S we understand the need for a beautiful, radiant smile. With some studies proving that an esthetically pleasing smile can positively influence your professional and social life (those with whiter teeth have been found to be upwards of 50% more likely to be offered a job, a pay-rise and a second date!), why leave it to chance? Do you want to undergo a smile transformation? At Curtis Couch D.D.S in Thousand Oaks we are able to use up to four treatments to help contour, shape and whiten your smile.

Dental bonding is an easy, non-invasive technique to conceal chips, cracks or damage…

Is your smile chipped, cracked, discolored or misaligned? Dental bonding is a safe, gentle technique that utilizes a moldable liquid resin that is applied to the surface of the afflicted tooth. Once the bonding liquid is set, the resin is applied over the top and sculpted to the desired shape by Dr. Couch at his Thousand Oaks cosmetic dental practice. Dr. Couch will then set the resin so it hardens, then trim it for the perfect shape and smooth its appearance and polish the resin to give it a natural esthetic. By doing so Dr. Couch can help ensure your new smile is beautiful and looks natural.

Inlays and onlays are an esthetically pleasing restoration for the chewing surface of the teeth…

Some people suffer from deep fissures within their back molars, which are essentially crevices that form the chewing surface of back molars. When these crevices are too deep, food debris can become caught and be a cause for concern due to a heightened risk of tooth decay. Our solution to this is to use inlays and onlays, which are similar to fillings but are able to extend out over the cusps of the tooth – effectively restoring a more enhanced biting surface as well as refining the appearance of your smile.

Porcelain veneers are a great overall solution to crooked, discolored or chipped teeth…

For a complete smile transformation, here at Dr. Couch, who is a Thousand Oaks cosmetic dentist we are able to use the minimally invasive porcelain veneer treatment, which utilizes very thin porcelain shells which are placed over the teeth to conceal many different cosmetic issues such as:

• Gaps
• Chips
• Cracks
• Discoloration
• Excess gum tissue

By working closely with you and ensuring your desires are heard, Dr. Couch will be able to expertly create your perfect smile and will always ask if you are happy with the proposed esthetic before bonding the veneers to your teeth for a long lasting cosmetic solution. With good care porcelain veneers should last up to 10 years and are naturally stain resistant!

Tooth discoloration can occur for many reasons, and at Curtis Couch D.D.S we are able to effectively diagnose the source of yours…

Discolored teeth can be a large concern for many who feel a lack of self-confidence due to their stained or yellowed smiles. With high quality tooth whitening treatments we are able to effectively correct tooth discoloration and remove staining caused by consumables such as tobacco, red wine, cola and coffee. Sometimes tooth discoloration can be caused by illness or even an infection inside the tooth, which would render any whitening treatments useless. If your tooth discoloration is caused by illness or infection, Dr. Curtis Couch will sit with you to discuss your options. For more information on beautifying your smile or to book an appointment at our Thousand Oaks dental practice, please do not hesitate to contact us.