Cosmetic Dentistry

Smile Design
Some cosmetic dentists design your smile by chance, however Dr. Locke designs your smile by an exact science known as the Golden Proportion. The Golden Proportion is a unique and special proportion that exists between small and large segments. Our ancestors discovered that it was present in nature and could be used to create ideal symmetry in architecture and sculptures. Leonardo Da Vinci used it extensively and it is illustrated in his drawing of the Vitruvian Man. These same ratios occur in the face, teeth and smile. Dr. Locke will use the Golden Proportion to analyze your smile for the most natural and pleasing appearance.

Porcelain Veneers
Veneers are made of thin porcelain and are used to give you a beautiful smile. Cosmetic dentists use porcelain veneers to correct many dental problems. They can whiten teeth discolored by medication, reshape teeth that are chipped or worn, close spaces between teeth, and straighten teeth that are misaligned.

Lumineers
Lumineers are a type of porcelain veneer that generally requires little or no tooth removal. They are contact lens thin and can be placed over existing teeth.

Instant Orthodontics
In many situations, porcelain veneers can be used to correct mild to moderate crowding of the front teeth. This allows a cosmetic dentist to create a beautiful smile with straight teeth which in the past would have required braces.

Dental Bonding
Dental bonding involves the use of composite resin, which is a natural looking, tooth-colored material that can be used for a variety of structural and cosmetic purposes. By using composite resin, Dr. Locke can restore chipped or broken teeth, fill in gaps between teeth, and reshape or recolor your smile.

Cosmetic Gum Contouring (Crown Lengthening)
Gum contouring is a valuable tool that an experienced cosmetic dentist uses to help create a beautiful smile. The lips and gums act as a frame for your smile. Healthy gums are a very important part of a pleasant appearance. It's not just the teeth that look beautiful, it's the combination of everything that is seen. Even if the teeth are wonderfully aligned and well proportioned, when there is too much gum it gives the patient an unattractive gummy smile. There is more to a smile than just teeth.

Professional Whitening System
Say YES to a beautiful while smile--ZOOM! Zoom! is a scientifically advanced tooth whitening procedure. In about one hour your teeth can become up to 8 shades lighter. It gives immediate results in comparison to days of wearing trays or strips, making this a perfect choice for a busy individual.