Just what does the term "natural dental restorations" mean? In order to answer that question, we need to engage in a conversation about cosmetic dentistry and aesthetic dentistry. Our Seattle dentist provides only the most natural dental work - work that makes a smile that belongs to you. By choosing Kim Okamura DDS, you're choosing a new smile that doesn't come across as anything other than your natural teeth.

Cosmetic Dentist vs Aesthetic Dentist

Cosmetic dentistry is the long-held and long-understood term for work that changes the appearance of your smile. While we often use the term "cosmetic" to refer to work that is actually aesthetic in nature, this is because "cosmetic" is the word understood by most patients.

We're looking to change that with a discussion of aesthetic dentistry.

Cosmetic dentistry changes your smile, but does so in a standard way. This means your teeth will be bright white, perfectly rectangular, and completely symmetrical - a "perfect smile" to some, but also the cliche Hollywood smile. That smile can look great, but it doesn't look like it's yours. Aesthetic dental work restores and remakes a smile in the way that is best suited to your features, needs, and personal preferences. In this way, a smile transformed with aesthetic dental work looks completely natural.

Discover Natural Dental Restorations

Aesthetic, natural-looking restorations available at our dental practice include:

  • Porcelain veneers - Thin, tooth-colored shells bonded to the fronts of your teeth.
  • Porcelain crowns - Tooth caps that encompass natural teeth to restore structure.
  • Composite fillings - Tooth-colored fillings that are invisible once placed.
  • Dentures - Contemporary sets of replacement teeth that feel and look like a true part of you.
  • Bridges - Crowns attached to a false tooth that span a gap.
  • Dental bonding - Sculpted resin that bonds to natural teeth to cover stains or fill spaces.
  • Dental implants - Titanium tooth root replacements. Though implants are not visible in a smile, they allow for accompanying restorations that are stable and seem wholly natural.

No matter your dental concerns, we will employ a single restoration or a combination of the above to recreate your smile in a gorgeous but subtle way. Learn more by getting in touch with our staff and visiting our Seattle dentist for a consultation.

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Dr. Kim Okamura

I'm Dr. Kim Okamura and this blog is a product of my love of dentistry. I dedicate it to all the patients I have served so that they may better understand my craft. The information here will give you and others the power to maintain and protect one of your most priceless gifts ... your SMILE.