Sadly, many people have unsightly defects in their teeth that may make them shy about showing off their smiles. This can make it much more difficult to advance at work and make social connections, which can significantly diminish the quality of a person’s life. Fortunately, cosmetic dentistry includes a range of treatments that can address a wide variety of aesthetic flaws in your grin. Here’s a brief guide to a few cosmetic dental procedures and how they can beautify your smile.
Conceal Cracks, Chips, and Gaps with Veneers
Veneers are a remarkably popular yet discreet cosmetic dental treatment, and you have probably seen them in the smiles of many celebrities without even realizing it. These devices are carefully crafted from a ceramic material such as porcelain, giving them a lifelike appearance. They are then cemented over troubled teeth to conceal a wide range of defects such as chips, gaps, cracks, and misshapenness. With excellent care, your veneers may last for as long as fifteen years before needing replacement.
If Your Smile Needs Brightening, Check Out Professional Teeth Whitening
While you may be able to find an extensive selection of over-the-counter teeth whitening kits at your store or pharmacy, these products can deliver lackluster results or even result in injury due to poor manufacturing or user error. Professional teeth whitening kits from your dentist, on the other hand, use concentrated whitening gel to ensure fast and effective results and customized dental trays for maximum comfort and safety. These treatments can lift troublesome stains and discoloration from your smile in about two weeks.
Dental Bonding Is Quick, Effective, and Versatile
Many people have minor defects such as cracks, chips, gaps, and stains in their teeth, and dental bonding can be a fast and easy way to effectively address these issues. To perform this procedure, your dentist will apply a small amount of tooth-colored composite resin to your tooth before shaping it to conceal or fill in the defect. This painless treatment can be performed in minutes during a routine dental appointment and can deliver results that last for three years or more if the tooth receives proper care.
About the Author
Dr. David Thomas earned his dental degree at the University of Pittsburgh and completed his Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the Maricopa Institute of Health Services Hospital. He is proud to serve as a member of the American Dental Association and the Washington State Dental Association. His office in Burien offers general, restorative, emergency, and cosmetic dentistry. To learn more about how cosmetic dentistry may be able to help you, contact his office online or dial (206) 244-4622.
