Many people wish to look younger but aren’t sure about how to achieve that goal. Fortunately, cosmetic dentistry can safely and effectively give you a more youthful appearance by whitening your enamel, reshaping your teeth, or concealing dental defects. Here’s an overview of three popular cosmetic dental treatments and how they can help you attain a younger-looking grin.
Veneers Will Make You Want to Cheer
Veneers are thin porcelain shells that mimic the ideal appearance of natural tooth structure, and they are designed to be cemented over troubled teeth to conceal defects such as stains, chips, cracks, and gaps. This minimally invasive treatment can reshape teeth and completely transform a smile in as few as two appointments.
During your first appointment, your dentist will numb your mouth with a local anesthetic and remove a tiny amount of enamel to make room for your veneers. They will then take bite impressions of your treated teeth and place temporary veneers on them. The impressions will be sent to a lab where a skilled technician will craft your permanent set.
You’ll come back to your dentist’s office after your permanent veneers arrive about two weeks later. Your dentist will then remove your temporary veneers and cement the permanent set in place before making any final adjustments. You’ll then be ready to enjoy life with your new smile.
Wipe the Years Away with Professional Teeth Whitening
Teeth chew through a lot of material over the decades, and frequent exposure to foods and beverages that are high in dyes and pigments like coffee, tea, red wine, and berries can leave them with stains and discoloration. Thankfully, professional teeth whitening treatments can deliver results superior to those of store-bought whitening products, leaving your smile up to eight shades brighter.
Composite Dental Bonding Can Cover Up Wear and Tear
Years of use can leave your teeth with unsightly cracks, chips, and stains. Fortunately, your dentist can address these problems with composite dental bonding. After applying a small amount of tooth-colored composite resin, the same material used for metal-free fillings, to the defect, your dentist will shape it so that it fills in or covers the flaw while matching the natural curves of your smile. This treatment can be quite affordable, requires no anesthesia or downtime, and can be completed in minutes during a routine dental appointment.
Cosmetic dentistry can be a great way to achieve a beautiful and more youthful appearance for your smile. During your consultation, your dentist can determine if any of these treatments are a good fit for you.
About the Author
Dr. Shabnam Tehrani earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Florida College of Dentistry and continues her education with postgraduate coursework through several Tampa-area study clubs such as SPEAR and Pinnacle. Her office in Lutz, FL, offers general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry such as the treatments listed here. To book a cosmetic dental consultation, contact her through her website or by dialing (813) 906-0866.