Porcelain Veneers, Crowns, Dentures and More in Northern Virginia, near Washington, DC
Cosmetic dentistry is the art and science of creating beautiful smiles. In truth, it goes hand in hand with general dentistry, because having strong, healthy teeth is the first step toward having a beautiful smile. Many of the cosmetic procedures we offer, including dentures, porcelain veneers, and porcelain crowns, help our Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia area patients improve the function as well as the appearance of their teeth.
For more information on porcelain veneers, dentures, crowns, and more, contact our Northern Virginia office serving Washington, DC, and surrounding communities.
Barry Laurent, DDS
8292-B Old Courthouse Road
Vienna, Virginia 22182
Tel: 703.893.1603
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Welcome to Dr. Barry Laurent's cosmetic dental practice in Northern Virginia, near Washington, DC. Dr. Laurent believes that having a smile you can be proud of has the potential to change your life for the better.
8292-B Old Courthouse Road - Vienna, Virginia 22182 | Tel: 703.893.1603
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Porcelain Veneers
If you have teeth that are discolored, chipped, cracked, or moderately misaligned, you may find that the best option for restoring your smile is porcelain veneers. At his Northern Virginia office, near Washington, DC, in Tyson's Corner, Dr. Barry Laurent uses porcelain veneers to correct a wide range of problems, including gaps between teeth and some types of misalignment. One of the main advantages of treatment with porcelain veneers is the incredibly natural, beautiful, and uniform look they produce. The translucent nature of the porcelain material makes the veneers virtually indistinguishable from natural tooth enamel, so others will notice your healthy and attractive smile – not your dental work.
Porcelain veneers are thin ceramic shells that cover your teeth, masking cosmetic problems. The existing teeth are resurfaced, and then the porcelain veneers are cemented into place using a powerful bonding agent. If you want to have a beautiful, bright white smile after just two or three visits to the dentist, you should consider porcelain veneers. Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and the surrounding area are all just a short drive from our Tyson's Corner office. Come see what a difference porcelain veneers can make for you.
Porcelain Crowns
When your teeth have major cosmetic or functional problems, such as large amounts of damage, decay, or discoloration, but the roots are still relatively healthy and intact, the best option may be to restore them with porcelain crowns. Our Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia area patients can meet with Dr. Laurent to evaluate their individual needs and determine if porcelain crowns are an appropriate treatment option for them. Often, patients regain their ability to bite and chew food without difficulty or pain after receiving porcelain crowns. Additionally, this treatment can help restore your self-confidence and give you back your ability to smile.
Older crowns were often made either entirely of metal or of porcelain attached to a metal substrate. Metal crowns have the obvious problem of being obtrusive and unsightly, and porcelain-and-metal crowns tend to discolor around the base, leading to a dark ring around the bottom of the tooth. To achieve a look as close as possible to a natural tooth, Dr. Laurent uses all- porcelain crowns at his Washington, DC, area office in Northern Virginia. These porcelain crowns are just as strong as older types of crowns, and are much more aesthetically pleasing. They will be closely color-matched to blend seamlessly with surrounding teeth, creating a uniform, healthy, and attractive look.
Dentures
If you are missing many or even all of your teeth, Dr. Laurent can fit you for custom-made dentures at his Northern Virginia office near Washington, DC. These dentures will give you back your smile, your ability to bite and chew, and will provide support to your lips, restoring the shape of your face. Dentures come in two main types, full and partial. If you have none, or very few, of your teeth left, full dentures are a good way to replace them. Full dentures are a complete set of artificial teeth, custom-made to perfectly fit your mouth. They are held in place by the muscles of your cheeks, and, while they may take a little while to get used to, you will end up being much more comfortable and self-assured than you were before.
An excellent way to secure your dentures is by combining them with implant dentistry. Dental implants attach to your dentures with snaps, securing the denture into place and making it easy for you to chew and talk, but allowing you to remove it for cleaning. To find out if you could benefit from implant-supported dentures, contact our dentist today. Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia area patients can meet with Dr. Laurent to openly discuss their treatment options and develop a customized plan to meet their needs.
Teeth Whitening
Straight, strong, functional teeth are important, but if you want to take your smile to the next level as far as beauty is concerned, it must be bright white. That's why Dr. Laurent is happy to offer two different options for teeth whitening at his Tyson’s Corner office, which serves patients from throughout the Washington, DC, area and all of Northern Virginia. He offers an in-office, one-hour whitening system that can brighten your smile over the course of a single office visit, or you have the option of a take-home system of trays that fit over your teeth, evenly distributing the whitening gel. With this system, you can whiten your teeth on your own time. The trays are custom-fitted, as opposed to some of the bulky, unwieldy tray whitening systems on the market. Contact Dr. Laurent for more information or to schedule a teeth whitening consultation.
Contact Dr. Laurent for more information or to schedule a consultation concerning teeth whitening.
General Dentistry
In addition to all the advanced procedures Dr. Laurent performs to help his patients improve the aesthetics of their smiles, he also offers comprehensive general dentistry to help them keep their teeth healthy and strong. From regular cleanings and checkups to tooth-colored white fillings, gum treatments, root canal therapy, and emergency care, Dr. Laurent has the tools, training, and expertise necessary to take care of your teeth. He strives to provide the easiest, most painless, high-tech dental services, by using such state-of-the-art tools as the Waterlase® dental laser and the DIAGNOdent® laser diagnostic tool. If your dental needs include both functional and aesthetic concerns, Dr. Laurent can provide comprehensive treatment planning that combines cosmetic options like porcelain veneers or porcelain crowns with general procedures to maximize your overall results. At his Northern Virginia office serving Washington, DC, and surrounding communities, patients can feel confident in the level of care they are receiving.
Anti-Snoring Treatment
Snoring can be troublesome to the people who live with you; some people even snore so loudly that they have awakened themselves. When air passes over relaxed tissues in your breathing passages, they can vibrate and produce the noises we call snoring. Sometimes, snoring is linked to a dangerous condition called sleep apnea, in which breathing stops and starts during sleep. Dr. Laurent has treatments available for patients with snoring problems. Please contact our practice for more information or to schedule an anti-snoring treatment consultation.
Contact Our Practice for More Information on Dental Treatments
Contact our dentist today to learn more about any of our treatment options, including porcelain crowns, dentures, and porcelain veneers. Serving the Washington, DC, area and all of Northern Virginia, our practice provides top-quality care in a comfortable and friendly environment.
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