A bright, healthy smile embodies youth and energy. There are plenty of things you can do to revitalize your smile, alongside consulting with your dentist. Cosmetic dentistry focuses on aesthetics to ensure your teeth look as healthy, or healthier than they once were. Long gone are the days of simply accepting the aging process and its effect on your smile. Listed below, are a few steps you can take with your dentist to augment your smile.
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Improve Your Smile and Your Confidence
Dentistry has come a long way in terms of improving the aesthetics of one’s smile. For teeth that may be damaged or stained, there exist a plethora of safe, trusted and effective procedures to make your smile greater than ever.
Professional teeth whitening services, such as Zoom, are a fantastic option for stained teeth. These procedures are optimal for even those with the most sensitive teeth. Advantages to professional teeth whitening are:
- Completely non-damaging and non-invasive
- Much faster than other treatments
- Results often can be seen immediately
For teeth that may be stained as well as damaged, cosmetic dentistry procedures such as veneers or crowns may be advantageous. Veneers are very THIN layers of either composite or porcelain that are added to teeth to restore their aesthetic property. Veneers are an excellent choice for those who:
- Want to change the color of their teeth and/or match up teeth that are different from each other
- Teeth that are damaged or misaligned
- Have enough remaining teeth structure to do so
Dental crowns are thicker than veneers and are essentially ‘caps’ to cover teeth to strengthen them and improve their looks. Crowns are not exclusive to cosmetic dentistry. Dental Crowns are procedures that serve for both functionality and for cosmetic purposes. Crowns are one of the most optimal procedures for those with teeth that:
- Are severely worn down
- Have undergone a root canal and need protection from breaking
- Have cavities too large to be fixed by fillings
- Very heavily restored teeth
The practice of cosmetic dentistry ensures that no matter what your state your smile is currently in, you have the opportunity to smile fearlessly and take pride in your smile’s appearance!