Cosmetic Dentistry

Create the Smile of Your Dreams with Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Maureen Fenton and the staff at Southfield Family Dentistry in Shreveport believe that each of our patients deserves a smile they can be proud to show off. We offer a variety of cosmetic dentistry solutions to correct such common aesthetic flaws as stained teeth, broken teeth, or teeth that are chipped, cracked, misshapen, or crooked. Be sure to visit our online smile gallery to see some of the stunning results Dr. Fenton and the Southfield Family Dentistry team have achieved for our cosmetic dentistry patients. We invite you to learn more about the cosmetic dentistry procedures offered by Dr. Fenton and then contact us at (318)868-5115 to schedule your smile makeover consultation.

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of tooth-colored porcelain that Dr. Fenton can be used to cover stains or mask flaws such as cracked, broken, or misshapen teeth. Porcelain veneers are sometimes referred to as “instant orthodontics” because they can also be applied to straighten the appearance of a crooked smile.

Tooth Whitening

Tooth whitening is perhaps the most commonly sought cosmetic dentistry procedure at Southfield Family Dentistry. Even the most beautiful smile can appear unhealthy or dull when teeth are stained or yellowed. In as quickly as one brief session, our patients can enjoy smiles that are up to ten shades brighter.

Cosmetic Dental Bonding

By applying a thin coating of a tooth-colored resin composite material to teeth, Dr. Maureen Fenton can improve the appearance of a number of cosmetic flaws. In many cases, cosmetic bonding is more affordable and just as effective as porcelain veneers, though results will not last as long.

Dental Crowns

When a tooth has been damaged by a cavity, Dr. Fenton will most likely perform a root canal to remove the infected tooth pulp. To restore functionality and appearance, and to seal the tooth from further damage, a dental crown will then be placed over the entire tooth surface.

Dental Bridges

If a patient is missing one or more teeth but is not necessarily a good candidate for dentures or dental implants, he or she may be fitted with a dental bridge. A bridge is an artificial tooth that is held in place by a dental crown on either side of the gap created by the missing tooth.

Dentures

At Southfield Family Dentistry, we offer both full and partial dentures to our patients in the Shreveport area. Unlike dental bridges or dental implants, dentures are removable replacement teeth. Dr. Fenton uses the most modern materials and methods to create our patients’ dentures, so they can always be assured of a comfortable fit and the most realistic appearance.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are referred out, but we do dental crowns.

Tooth-Colored Fillings

Traditional metal fillings are often composed of mercury, which, in addition to creating a black appearance, can be harmful to our patient’s health. For this reason, at Southfield Family Dentistry we use only composite, or tooth-colored fillings. White fillings applied by Dr. Fenton are less likely to cause tooth breakage like with metal fillings. White fillings are also virtually undetectable which makes your smile healthy and beautiful at the same time.

Smile Makeover or Smile Design

Many of Dr. Fenton’s patients combine a number of cosmetic dentistry procedures to achieve the ultimate in smile design. For example, a patient may choose to enhance the results with a tooth whitening session. To learn more about the smile makeover or smile design opportunities available to our patients, we encourage you to make an appointment to consult with a member of the Southfield Family Dentistry team at our Shreveport office. Call us today at (318)868-5115 for more information.