Beauty is in the beholder’s eye, and everybody is beautiful in his or her own way. Different facial features that may look unattractive to other people may be appealing to others. For example, a flat nose may be a turn-off to people who have sharp noses but may be beautiful to other flat-nosed people. However, when it comes to teeth, crooked teeth are always crooked, yellowing teeth are unappealing, and missing teeth are always unattractive no matter who sees them.
The care for a person’s teeth is essential since a perfect smile can give a person confidence and self-esteem. However, not everybody is born with a perfect set of teeth. Some people are born with the genetics of having bad teeth, while others may have lost some of their teeth for different reasons. Fortunately, people who do not have a perfect smile can still improve their teeth with the help of a cosmetic dentist.
So, how will you be able to get that smile that you are always dreaming about? People who want to have a sparklingly beautiful smile must ensure that they have a great set of teeth. They could have their teeth corrected for flaws by seeing a cosmetic dentist. Here are the different procedures that may be recommended for you:
Teeth Whitening or Bleaching
People who still have a good set of complete teeth can significantly change their smiles by making their teeth whiter. Teeth bleaching is a procedure that is ideal for people who want to improve their smiles but do not want to make a huge commitment. Teeth bleaching is also one of the more affordable procedures in creating a better smile. There are many options for teeth whitening, which you can do in your home. However, it is still best to have a cosmetic dentist to do the bleaching for you.
Enamel Bonding
One procedure for fixing discolored teeth is to perform dental bonding for people who have heavily-stained or chipped teeth. Dental bonding uses a moldable material that is colored and shaped to cover the heavily-stained tooth. The resin that is used for enamel bonding is the same as the ones being used for fillings. While enamel bonding is a fast and non-invasive procedure of covering up teeth blemishes and repairing teeth chipping, they are not as permanent as other dental procedures such as veneers.
Dental Veneers
Dental veneers have always been the go-to procedure for a cosmetic dentist in fixing broken or decaying teeth. Veneers are thin shells made of ceramic or porcelain, which are fitted over the teeth’s facial surface. These veneers will temporarily cover damaged teeth until a more permanent fixture, such as dental implants are ready.
Invisalign Braces
The advancement of dental technology has paved the way for the improvement of braces. Earlier, braces were made from medical grade metals, which were bulky and unattractive to look at. Nowadays, there are Invisalign braces that serve as braces to fix misaligned teeth. However, “Invisalign,” which comes from the coining of “invisible” and “alignment,” makes it possible for adults to wear braces without people noticing them.
Enamel Abrasion
Enamel abrasion is a dental procedure that a cosmetic dentist will perform to remove teeth discoloration. During this procedure, a fine pumice drill will remove surface stains from discolored teeth. Enamel abrasion is ideal for superficial stains caused by tobacco smoking and alcohol drinking.
While a cosmetic dentist is more concerned about improving your teeth’s overall aesthetics, the above procedures will also give you health benefits in the long run.
