Smile Gallery: Cosmetic Dentistry

This patient came to our office after an accident left his front tooth broken beyond repair. Emergencies like this can be as stressful emotionally as they are physically, especially when a front tooth is involved, so getting him comfortable and back to a complete smile quickly was our priority.

After extracting the remaining portion of the damaged tooth, we were able to design and 3D print a custom temporary bridge the very same day, so he never had to leave our office without a full, natural-looking smile. Thanks to Dr. Nelson's IV sedation technique, one of the few offered by …

This patient came in with old metal-based crowns on her two front teeth that no longer matched the rest of her smile, along with a general desire to improve the overall shade, shape, and position of her teeth. Metal-based crowns are a common source of dissatisfaction over time, since the metal substructure can show through at the gumline or give teeth a duller, less natural appearance compared to newer materials.

Using 6 custom crowns, we replaced her outdated front crowns and refined the shape and alignment of the surrounding teeth, bringing her whole smile into better balance. Because these crowns …

This patient came in needing a combination of crowns along with a single dental implant to restore her upper teeth. Because this treatment involved implant placement alongside restorative work, comfort mattered, so Dr. Nelson used IV sedation to keep her fully relaxed throughout the procedure. She has no memory of the appointment and left the same day with 3D-printed temporaries in place, so her smile stayed complete while she healed and her final restorations were being prepared.

Once ready, her final crowns and implant restoration were designed, milled, and custom stained entirely in-house, allowing for precise matching of shape, fit, …

This patient came to our practice needing a more extensive restoration involving both a 3-unit bridge and additional crowns to rebuild her smile. Given the scope of treatment, comfort was a top priority, so Dr. Nelson used IV sedation to keep her fully relaxed throughout the procedure. She had no memory of the appointment and left the same day wearing 3D-printed temporaries, so her smile stayed complete and natural-looking while her final restorations were being prepared.
Once ready, her final bridge and crowns were designed, milled, and custom-stained entirely in-house, allowing us to match the shape, fit, and shade of …

This teenage patient came in with "peg" lateral incisors, the small, underdeveloped teeth found on either side of the two front teeth that can make a smile look uneven or asymmetrical. This is a common developmental issue, and correcting it usually just takes a careful eye for proportion so the finished result looks natural rather than obviously altered.

Using milled composite crowns, we reshaped his peg laterals to a fuller, more proportionate size that better matches the rest of his smile. Because of the way this treatment was performed, no numbing or drilling was required at all, making it a …

This patient came to our Winston-Salem practice with a number of cavities that needed treatment, but a level of dental anxiety that made traditional dental visits difficult. Because Dr. Nelson is one of the few dentists in the area licensed to administer IV sedation, we were able to offer a level of comfort and precision that goes well beyond nitrous oxide or oral sedation alone.

With the patient fully relaxed and comfortable under IV sedation, we were able to complete all of the necessary composite fillings in a single, extended visit rather than spreading treatment out over multiple appointments. Composite …

This transformation shows just how much of a difference composite fillings can make, not just for oral health, but for the overall look of a smile. By repairing decay and rebuilding the affected teeth with tooth-colored composite material, we were able to restore a natural shape and color that blends seamlessly with the rest of the smile.

The result speaks for itself: a smile that looks noticeably healthier, brighter, and more balanced, all achieved through routine restorative care rather than purely cosmetic treatment.

This patient came in with teeth that had become chipped and discolored over time, and wanted a smile that looked refreshed and more uniform. Given the extent of work involved in placing veneers across his smile, he was placed under IV sedation to stay fully relaxed and comfortable throughout the appointment.

With him comfortable and at ease, we were able to place veneers to correct the chipping and discoloration, giving him a smile that's brighter, more even, and free of the damage that had built up over the years.

The result is a smile transformation completed in comfort, without the …

This patient came in with a combination of concerns: discoloration he wanted corrected, cavities that needed treatment, and teeth that weren't quite aligned the way he wanted. Rather than addressing each issue separately, we were able to tackle all three at once with a set of 6 custom crowns.

Each crown was designed, milled, and custom stained entirely in-house, allowing us to treat the underlying cavities while also correcting the shade and improving the alignment of his smile in a single, coordinated treatment plan.

The result is a smile that's healthier, more evenly aligned, and free of the discoloration that …

This patient needed crowns and a bridge to restore his front four teeth, an area of the smile that plays a big role in both appearance and everyday function like biting and speaking. Because these teeth are so visible, getting the shape, alignment, and color right was essential to a natural-looking result.

The final bridge and crowns were designed, milled, and custom stained entirely in-house, allowing for precise matching between the new restorations and his remaining natural teeth.

The result is a smile that looks even, natural, and cohesive across the front teeth, with no visible sign of where the …

This patient visited our office looking to address two things that had long bothered her: chipping on her two front teeth and small, underdeveloped "peg" lateral incisors that threw off the balance of her smile. Peg laterals are a common but often overlooked issue, and correcting them takes a careful eye for proportion so the finished smile looks natural rather than overcorrected.

Using 4 custom crowns, we rebuilt her chipped front teeth and reshaped her lateral incisors to a fuller, more proportionate size, creating a smile with better balance and symmetry from corner to corner. Every crown was designed, milled, …

We use porcelain dental crowns in Winston-Salem for a variety of reasons. We can customize a crown to completely cover your tooth and improve the look of your smile. Dental crowns can cover stains or discoloration, as well as close gaps or spaces between your teeth. If your teeth need to be reshaped or resized, we can use dental crowns to give you a more seamless look. Your new dental crown can be shaded to match your other teeth so that only you and your dentist in Winston-Salem will know the difference.

Natural, Beautiful Dentistry in Winston-Salem

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If you want to repair acid erosion or remove stains from your teeth, consider composite veneers in Winston-Salem. Composite resin is an alternative to porcelain and can be artfully shaped and shaded by our dental team to correct worn, chipped, discolored, or damaged teeth.

After sculpting the composite resin directly onto your teeth, we use a special light to harden the material before polishing it to blend with your natural teeth.

Affordable Cosmetic Dentistry in Winston-Salem

You can enjoy a more beautiful smile in just one visit to our dental office.

When tooth size discrepancies are diminishing your smile, we can help!

Dr. Nelson used tooth-colored fillings to build up undersized front teeth (the lateral incisors) and create a more symmetrical smile for this patient. 

Would You Like to Enhance Your Smile?

If you'd like more information about dental fillings in Winston-Salem or other cosmetic procedures for your smile, book an evaluation with Dr. Nelson to learn more. 

This patient’s smile was transformed in only one hour with composite veneers in Winston-Salem. We can cosmetically correct cracks, chips, discoloration, or damage with a composite resin material to give your teeth a more desirable look.

Natural-Looking Dentistry

Our dental team can match the shade of your natural teeth before artistically shaping composite resin directly onto your teeth. Your improved smile will look completely natural, and you’ll once again look forward to going out with friends and smiling in pictures.

This patient presented with stains on their front teeth. Dr. Nelson used composite resin tooth-colored fillings to restore the chipped and stained teeth.

We can typically complete this straightforward and non-invasive procedure during one visit. 

Learn More About Cosmetic Dentistry in Winston-Salem, NC

If you'd like to learn more about the possibilities of enhancing your smile, contact our team at (336) 760-1277 to book an evaluation with Dr. Nelson.