You have spent thousands of dollars on cosmetic procedures for your face and body with that aim of yours to look attractive, but with unsightly teeth, you will never be successful. A big, white, beautiful smile is one of the best ways to make a great first impression. Luckily, today’s technology offers a wide array of dental procedures.
If you’ve got yellowish or grayish teeth due to aging or stains, then teeth whitening is for you. Dentists can brighten your teeth with procedures such as Zoom®, Enlighten ®or home teeth whitening kits. Zoom® is done in the dental clinic for one to two hours, making it the fastest method of teeth whitening. It can whiten your teeth up to ten shades brighter. Like Zoom®, Enlighten® offers in-clinic treatments and whitens teeth ten shades brighter. The difference is that Enlighten® has at-home whitening treatments. Conversely, home teeth whitening procedures consists of specially molded trays that are worn over the upper and lower teeth every night. Unlike Zoom® and Enlighten®, the treatment duration is from seven to ten days.
If you’ve got crooked teeth and want to avoid having metal tracks on them, opt for the orthodontic wonder product called Invisalign®. Invisalign® is made of a series of clear, removable plastic orthodontic aligners designed to straighten patient’s teeth without ugly metal braces. It is popularly used by stars like Oprah and Tom Cruise. Aside from the discreet look, Invisalign® is inarguably safer than regular braces too because it can be removed during daily oral care, eating or drinking; therefore minimizing food and substances that can get stuck between teeth. In addition to that hygienic advantage, Invisalign® is time- saving since there are fewer appointments with the dentist and no emergency visits needed.
If you want to straighten and whiten your teeth at the same time, porcelain veneers and dental bonding are meant for you. Porcelain veneers are porcelain shells that are bonded onto the front of your teeth covering chips and stains. They look and feel natural and resist staining. Dental bonding on the other hand does the same job but is cheaper since it uses thin layers of acrylic resin only.
If you still have the traditional silver amalgam fillings dentists’ used to cover cavities, change them to tooth- colored fillings NOW! It’s very unattractive to have a wide grin exposing silver- gray areas where your cavities once were, and it’s a well known health issue that amalgam fillings contain deadly mercury.
If you’ve lost or damaged some (or all!) of your teeth due to decay, accidents or aging, inquire about Porcelain inlays, dental crowns or dental bridges. Porcelain inlays are used to repair cracked or damaged teeth. These are very durable and attractive pieces that are less painful to put on than fillings or crowns since they require less tooth reduction. Unlike inlays, dental crowns are applied after the decayed or damaged tooth is removed. The porcelain crowns used are made from a mold of the original tooth. Similarly, dental bridges consist of two crowns and a prosthetic tooth. They “bridge” the gap where teeth are missing.
If you’ve got all the problems listed above and have the money to spend, go for dental implants. This procedure comprise of embedding artificial roots into the jaw and topping it with prosthetic teeth. It can be done on one tooth gap or when you want a brand new set of teeth. They can also be done if you’re bored with your previous set and want to have a perfect new look; even if you’ve got no dental problems at all.
With all the advancements in cosmetic dentistry, it is important that you find yourself a qualified and experienced dentist. Do not be afraid to ask a possible candidate for his or her accreditation on specialized training in the field of cosmetic dentistry. After all, you deserve a smile like magic!
