Cosmetic Dentistry
Christopher Sprout, Colorado
Christopher Sprout approaches cosmetic dentistry with one rule above the rest: the result should look like real teeth.
Natural teeth are slightly translucent at the edges, a little warmer near the gum, and rarely a flawless match — and he builds those qualities back in rather than chasing a row of identical bright rectangles.
His cosmetic work covers veneers, dental bonding, teeth whitening, and full smile design. For a small chip or a gap between the front teeth, bonding often solves the problem in a single visit without removing enamel. For larger changes in shape or color, veneers give more control, and whitening handles surface stains when the discoloration is the kind it can reach.
Designing Around the Bite First
Christopher Sprout designs every cosmetic result around the bite and the gum line first. A smile is a bite decision before it is a question of shade, so he maps how the teeth meet and checks the health of the gums before settling how things look. That order is what keeps a cosmetic result both natural and durable.
He is also honest about expectations. The best compliment, he suggests, is when no one can tell which teeth were his work and which were always there. For patients who want a better smile that still looks like their own, that restraint is the point.
Areas Within Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Veneers
Thin shells bonded to the front of a tooth that change color, shape, and proportion. Useful for closing gaps, covering discoloration that whitening cannot lift, and bringing slightly misaligned front teeth into line.
Dental Bonding
Tooth-colored resin shaped directly onto the tooth. For a chip, a gap, or a small edge that needs reshaping, bonding often solves the problem in one visit without removing any enamel.
Teeth Whitening
Professional in-office and take-home whitening that reaches an even result across the whole tooth — distinct from one-size drugstore kits that cannot match the fit of a custom tray.
Smile Design
Full-mouth cosmetic planning that begins with the gums and bite before any visible work is designed. The result is a smile that holds its proportions and looks natural from the start.
Christopher Sprout, DDS, practices at Running Creek Dental and Laser in Elizabeth, Colorado. For preventive care that protects cosmetic results, see the Preventive Dentistry page.