Cosmetic Dentistry

I'm interested in some cosmetic dentistry but I'm afraid I won't like the result. How can I tell what I'll look like with a new smile?
Fortunately, there are several ways to visualize how your new smile might look on your.

We believe the best way is to have you come into the office and have a dental exam. The Doctor can then see which teeth are out of line or turned slightly and determine what is the best treatment for you specifically.

Once the exam is completed, if it is determined that taking a mold of your teeth and making a finished model of your future smile is necessary, the Doctor can have a laboratory make an accurate model of your teeth. This smile model can actually show you how your teeth will look following treatment.


Can I have whiter teeth?
Almost anyone can have a whiter smile.

The Dodge Dental Office has several ways to make your smile whiter and brighter. New technology now allows us to give you a whiter smile in about one hour. Gone are the days when sticky gels and slippery trays are the only way to achieve your white smile goals. In about one hour your smile can be 7 to 10 shades whiter. You still can use the trays and gels if the speedy way is just not your style.

Really about the only people whose teeth won't whiten are people with dentures and people with crowns, veneers or extensive fillings on their front teeth.


I want my teeth to look straighter but I don't want to wear braces. What can I do?
Up until about five years ago there really wasn't much hope for straighter teeth without traditional braces.

But then a company called Invisalign came onto the scene with new CAD (computer aided design) technology that allows dentists who have gone through the certification process to design aligners that can move teeth over time without the shiny silver brackets and wires. The aligners are clear and fit over the entire tooth. They are thin and are virtually invisible to the average person looking at your smile.

Dr. Ortmeier has gone through the certification process and can assist you to see if you would be a good candidate for this type of orthodontic treatment.