Do you have low self-esteem because of your smile? Are imperfections on your teeth keeping you from enjoying time spent with family and friends? A less than stellar smile can be difficult to live with, especially if it has caused a drastic decrease in your confidence. If you’re looking to change that and want to transform your smile, you can with the help of a cosmetic dentist. Offering a variety of services, you can achieve the smile you want and improve your confidence in no time. Find out how.
What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
When you think about cosmetic procedures, your mind might automatically go to liposuction, breast enlargement, a facelift or Botox treatment. But your teeth can be cosmetically improved, too! Whether it’s stains, discoloration, damaged teeth that are cracked or worn, or even misshapen or misaligned teeth that you want fixed, cosmetic dentistry services can help you achieve a better smile.
You can think of it as a smile makeover if you will. By improving the appearance of your smile, you are also improving your confidence and overall health.
What Types of Cosmetic Services Are Available?
If you’re trying to determine which cosmetic treatment option is right for your dental needs, the best person to help you figure that out is your dentist. With a thorough examination of your smile, he can offer suggestions of different services that you might benefit from. These include:
- Porcelain veneers: Thin coverings that hide imperfections such as chips, cracks, gaps between teeth, discoloration or minor misalignments.
- Direct bonding: A fast and effective way to fix minor imperfections in your smile. Using a tooth-colored composite resin, your dentist can sculpt it so no one will ever know you’ve had treatment, and your smile will look completely natural.
- In-office Teeth Whitening: If you want to do something about the stains and discoloration on your teeth, teeth whitening can dramatically brighten your smile in just one visit!
- At-home Teeth Whitening: If you’d rather whiten your teeth at home, we offer professional whitening strips you can use on your own time. Much stronger than the products found in a store, you’ll start noticing a brighter smile in just a few weeks.
- Orthodontics: If crooked teeth or a bite alignment is causing you problems, Invisalign Clear Braces or traditional braces can be the ideal solution. Depending on which type of treatment you prefer, you will achieve beautiful, straighter teeth that improve your smile and overall oral health.
How Can it Improve My Confidence?
When you smile, it’s often the first thing people see when they look at you. Now imagine if your smile is filled with imperfections such as gaps, chips, or discolored teeth. Some of these problems may be no fault of your own, but no matter how these imperfections occur, you find yourself hiding from the crowds and any photos that are taken.
In addition to a fully restored and revitalized smile, cosmetic dentistry can give you back the confidence you’ve lost. Having a pretty, healthy smile makes you feel better, and your overall health will no longer be at risk.
Depending on the oral-related problems you’re having, it can increase your chances for bacteria and plaque growth, create problems with your bite force, and even weaken your tooth’s structure to a point it needs to be extracted.
Don’t think a new smile can only occur in movie stars. By talking to your dentist about the different cosmetic dentistry options, you can be well on your way to a durable, affordable, and longer-lasting smile in no time.
About the Author
Dr. Steven Crovatto, DMD, graduated from the University of North Florida with his undergraduate degree before going on to earn his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of Florida with honors. He and his team at Crovatto & Edwards Family Dentistry want to help all patients achieve their personal smile goals, which is why they offer a wide array of cosmetic dentistry services. To learn more about and the services we provide, visit our website or call (904) 272-0800.