Which cosmetic dentistry treatment is right for me?
When you are unhappy with your smile and want to correct the problem, determining what type of cosmetic dental treatment is the one for you can be daunting. With the many choices available, a little research about the various procedures available to make your smile shine can be helpful.
Teeth Whitening
Stained or discolored teeth can typically be treated with a teeth whitening procedure. This procedure is one where bleach is used to brighten your teeth, remove stains and even change the shade of your teeth to create a dazzling effect. While you can purchase some very good over-the-counter teeth whitening formulas, your dentist has access to formulas that are more effective than the over-the-counter treatments.
Braces or Invisalign®?
The traditional method of correcting crooked teeth is to apply metal braces. While this method of teeth straightening is an option, you may be interested in investigating the option of Invisalign®. Instead of attaching brackets and wires to your teeth to straighten them, the Invisalign® system incorporates a series of clear plastic aligners, strategically placed on your teeth, enabling your orthodontic treatment to be virtually invisible.
Porcelain Veneers
For chipped, stained, or slightly crooked teeth that are too damaged for traditional teeth whitening, you should consider the option of having porcelain veneers applied to your teeth. These are thin ceramic shells attached to the surface of your teeth that hide unattractive characteristics of your teeth. Porcelain veneers are resistant to staining and will last several years when properly maintained.
Dental Implants
Missing teeth not only make you self-conscious about your smile, but can cause health problems in addition to resulting in your surrounding teeth shifting and causing more damage than is already present. A solution for missing teeth is dental implants. Dental implants are custom-fitted artificial teeth that are rooted into your jawbone and soft tissue to replace the missing tooth. These function exactly like natural teeth and can prevent the potential dental and health problems that a missing tooth might cause.
Smile Makeovers
When one of the above treatments won’t solve your cosmetic dental issue, you may want to consider a smile makeover. This will require your dentist to perform a combination of treatments to obtain the results you desire.
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