Create the Smile of Your Dreams with Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. David Clark and the staff at David Clark Family Dentistry in Yakima 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. Clark and the David Clark Family Dentistry team have achieved for our cosmetic dentistry patients. We invite you to learn more about the cosmetic dentistry procedures offered by Dr. Clark and then contact us at 509-966-2230 to schedule your smile makeover consultation.

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of tooth-colored porcelain that Dr. Clark 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 David Clark 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. David Clark 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. Clark 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.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are titanium posts that are surgically inserted into a patient's jawbone to support permanent replacement teeth.  Unlike dentures, dental implants never need to be removed for cleaning, and they allow for more comfortable eating and speaking.

Smile Makeover or Smile Design

Many of Dr. Clark's patients combine a number of cosmetic dentistry procedures to achieve the ultimate in smile design. For example, a patient may choose to eliminate the "gummy" appearance of his or her smile with gum recontouring, and then 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 David Clark Family Dentistry team at our Yakima office. Call us today at 509-966-2230 for more information.