Smiling frequently can help you appear friendlier as well as more competent, confident, and trustworthy to the people around you, but dental defects like cracks, chips, gaps, stains, and stubbiness can make it difficult to proudly show off your grin. Unfortunately, this may make it harder to socialize or win recognition at work, which can lead to feelings of isolation, frustration, and depression. Here’s a brief guide to a few popular cosmetic dental treatments and how they may be able to change your life for the better.
Fix Minor Defects with Dental Bonding
Many people have chips, cracks, gaps, and stains that can be quite distracting from the natural beauty of their smiles. Fortunately, your dentist can address these issues painlessly in minutes without anesthesia with dental bonding. This treatment involves your oral health professional applying a small amount of tooth-colored composite resin to a targeted defect and sculpting it until it is flush with your enamel. They will then harden the resin with a special light, creating a durable restoration that can last for several years if it receives excellent care.
Lift Stubborn Stains with Teeth Whitening
Years of exposure to substances of rich color like coffee, tea, cola, colorful candies, berries, and dark sauces can leave your teeth with unsightly stains and discoloration that do not respond to conventional oral hygiene methods. Thankfully, cosmetic dentists can perform teeth whitening treatments in the form of an in-office procedure that takes roughly an hour or a take-home kit that can be finished over two weeks. In either case, your teeth will be up to eight shades whiter.
Transform Your Smile with Veneers
Some people have extensive dental flaws such as chips, cracks, gaps, stains, and misshapenness that can make it difficult for them to grin proudly. Veneers are versatile cosmetic appliances that are designed to be cemented over troubled teeth while mimicking the ideal appearance of natural dental structure. They typically take about two weeks to be placed, and they can completely transform a flawed smile into a beautiful new state.
Seeing unsightly defects in your smile can be disheartening, and addressing these issues with cosmetic dentistry can improve your self-image and your overall confidence. Consulting with your dentist can allow you to find out if any of these treatments can be good fits for you.
About the Author
Dr. Andrew Tadros earned his dental degree at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco and refines his skills further with continuing education coursework. He is proud to serve as a member of the American Dental Association and the Texas Dental Association. His office in Dallas offers general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry. To book your cosmetic dental consultation, contact his office online or dial (469) 917-7444.