Best Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry in Joplin, MO

Teeth whitening, bonding and veneers are cosmetic procedures that relate more directly to the appearance of your smile.
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Bonding

Do you have a chipped or broken tooth? Do you have a gap between your teeth? Do you have discolored teeth?

Dental bonding is a strong, reliable, convenient, and natural-looking way of repairing:

Fractures

Chips

Cracks

Stains

Closing spaces between your teeth

Misaligned teeth

You can smile, talk and laugh with confidence with bonded composite restorations.
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Teeth Whitening

Do you feel your teeth look too dark? Would you like to have a brighter and whiter smile? Do you want to dazzle family and friends at a wedding or reunion?

Teeth whitening is one of the most common cosmetic procedures at Joplin Family Dental. Even the most beautiful smile can appear unhealthy when teeth are stained or yellowed. You can lighten your teeth several shades in as quickly as one professional strength Zoom session in our office.

There are numerous over-the-counter products, but they do not have the same whitening strength as our in-office ZOOM. Following your in-office Zoom session, you will also receive an at-home bleaching kit to maintain your brighter smile.

If you prefer, we have professional strength at-home bleaching kits. These kits allow you to whiten your teeth at home, on your own schedule. This is safer and more effective than the strips and pastes you can buy over-the-counter. Teeth whitening will brighten your teeth and give you a more youthful appearance.

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Veneers | Porcelain

Have you always desired a beautiful, attractive smile? Porcelain veneers might be the answer for you. They are an excellent option to correct various dental problems.

Mask stains

Chipped teeth

Close spaces between teeth

Strengthen weakened teeth

With Dr. Kirk’s artistic eye, veneers will create a beautiful and natural looking smile.
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Veneers | Bonded Resin

With Bonded Resin Veneers you can instantly improve the look of your smile in one appointment, possibly for a special event. You might consider Bonded Resin Veneers over Porcelain Veneers if you are looking for a more affordable option. They can give you:

No more spaces between teeth

Straighter teeth

More attractive smile

A stronger tooth that helps prevent further tooth breakage

Dr. Kirk can create a smile you are proud to share with others with Bonded Resin Veneers.

Additional Smile Improvement Services

White fillings, crowns, onlays and fixed bridges are also a part of cosmetic dentistry. Each tooth is essential and contributes to a beautiful and natural smile you will want to share with others
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White Fillings

White (tooth-colored) fillings are used on decayed teeth to treat cavities. Most people prefer composite fillings (instead of silver) because they blend in seamlessly with the tooth, giving people natural-looking teeth and an attractive smile.
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Crowns

There are many reasons a tooth needs a crown such as:

broken or cracked teeth

a very large cavity

a deep fracture line

discoloration

teeth out of correct position

bite imbalance

severe wear

Teeth that have root canals require a for strength. A crown will help protect your teeth from further damage or possible loss. Crowns are also needed for dental implant teeth. At Joplin Family Dental, all of our crowns are porcelain and are an excellent option to provide you with a beautiful, natural-looking tooth.
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Onlays

An onlay is similar to a tooth-colored filling, except it is a stronger material that bonds better to the tooth. It is an excellent option for restoring your tooth to 90% of its original strength. An onlay is less stressful to your tooth than a crown and can provide excellent, long-term tooth protection.
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Fixed Bridges

If missing teeth or gaps in your smile make it difficult to chew or leave you feeling awkward about your appearance, a dental bridge might be the best solution. The missing tooth is replaced by an artificial tooth supported by crowns on the adjacent teeth.

A dental fixed bridge is a good option for you if you have one or more missing teeth that are causing the following issues:

Difficulty chewing or talking

Remaining teeth are shifting

Jaw pain, headaches and other problems due to an uneven bite

Self-consciousness about showing your smile with missing teeth

Dental bridges are composed of natural looking artificial teeth that fill the spaces left by missing teeth. A fixed bridge can restore a comfortable bite and an attractive smile.
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Maryland Bridge

Do you have a missing tooth that leaves a gap when you smile? An option for replacement of the missing tooth might be a Maryland Bridge. One of the benefits of the Maryland Bridge is the minimal preparation required for the adjacent teeth.

A porcelain replacement tooth is bonded to the adjacent teeth. There have also been times when a patient’s actual tooth can be bonded to provide a natural appearance.

Maryland Bridges are especially useful for the following dental problems:

Younger patients who have completed orthodontic care and have a missing tooth

Congenitally missing teeth

Front teeth that have been lost due to gum disease

Front teeth lost due to accidents

People who do not want to have implant replacement

People who do not want their adjacent natural teeth altered

Dr. Kirk has made numerous Maryland Bridges for his patients with great success. A Maryland Bridge can be an excellent option for replacing your missing tooth. Let Joplin Family Dental help you have a smile you are proud to share with others.

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I’ve been going to Joplin Family Dental for 6-7 years. The staff are so friendly and helpful. And we love Dr. Kirk. My son is physically challenged and they’ve always really worked to make it the easiest possible. Beth, our hygienist, is super and we love her, too. As a formerly anxious dental patient, I highly recommend Joplin Family Dental.
-Jamie G.
Always happy to see the folks in the reception desks. They are friendly and always willing to help as needed. They're genuinely interested in the welfare of my family. Lisa is my hygienist. She understands my particular needs and sees to it that they are met. I feel totally relaxed having Lisa delve around in my mouth. My experience with others within the practice are equally positive.
-Terry B.

I am always in the best of care when I visit my dentist and his dental technicians!!
I never dread or fear going to my appointment, because they are the best at making me comfortable!!
Dr. Paustian, Susan, and Becky have always done such a great job taking care of my teeth and making sure the procedure has been pain-free.

-Nancy A.
Where to start, I’ve been a patient here for some time and while all the staff from the receptionist to my hygienist, Beth is great. Devon is my favorite. She’s very personal and caring and so knowledgeable I’m what she does. Definitely, in my opinion what keeps me coming back.
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