When watching your favorite movie or red-carpet event, you can’t help but admire the perfectly straight and bright teeth that many of the stars possess. Dreaming of having that same kind of smile, you begin to think it’s only possible if you are rich and famous. The good news is that is not the case at all! For years, individuals throughout the United States have turned to cosmetic dentistry to hide imperfections and transform their appearances. With many dentists offering an array of treatments, these solutions are now more affordable than ever because of the alternative payment methods now accepted. Read on to find out which services can help you achieve the smile of your dreams.
Letting Veneers Transform Your Appearance
Veneers are small, custom-made porcelain shells that comfortably fit over the surface of your teeth and effectively hide a variety of flaws. Designed to cover stains, discoloration, chips, cracks, minor gaps, misshapen teeth, and slight misalignments, veneers are a great way to completely transform the look of your smile without undergoing more extensive and invasive procedures.
As a permanent form of cosmetic dentistry because of the amount of tooth enamel that must be removed during the preparation stage, veneers are capable of lasting a decade or longer with proper care.
Relying on Metal-Free Restorations to Hide Flaws
Although metal-free dental crowns are often used to strengthen and protect teeth weakened by decay and severe damage, they can also be used to cover imperfections found on teeth. However, the only way this can be achieved is by using material that can be matched to the natural tooth color. Your cosmetic dentist will use Bruxzir, Emax, or Celtra Duo ceramics to customize your new restoration, making sure it blends in beautifully with the rest of your smile when put into place.
Metal-free crowns require that your natural tooth be altered to ensure a proper fit, but you can expect your custom restoration to last 10-15 years (or more) as long as you take care of it.
Allowing Cosmetic Bonding to Touch Up Minor Imperfections
When small cracks or stains appear, it may not be necessary to pursue veneers or metal-free restorations. Instead, you can opt for a less invasive and more affordable solution known as cosmetic dental bonding. Using composite resin, which is the same material used for tooth-colored filling, this malleable substance is color-matched to blend in with the existing tooth and applied directly onto the enamel. Shaping and sculpted into place, a specialized curing light hardens the resin and effectively hides the minor flaw(s). Completed in just one visit, this type of cosmetic dentistry can last for years and provide a beautiful aesthetic.
Trusting Teeth Whitening to Brighten Your Smile
Stains and discoloration caused by years of drinking dark-colored beverages, smoking, or simple genetics can leave your smile looking less than stellar. Fortunately, with in-house and at-home whitening treatments, you can effectively blast away stains and achieve long-lasting results in as little as an hour (in-office) or two weeks (at-home whitening). Using professional-grade bleaching agents, your cosmetic dentist will either complete the process during a visit or provide you with customized trays and whitening gel to be used at home to whiten your smile.
Although you may not be making movies in Hollywood, you can still smile like the stars with the help of cosmetic solutions provided by your local dentist.
About the Author
Want to transform your smile with the help of cosmetic dentistry? At Lifetime Dental, Dr. Shue Her and his team of professionals are here to deliver exceptional services designed to hide imperfections, improve aesthetics, and boost confidence. Using advanced technology and proven techniques, Dr. Her will deliver long-lasting, life-changing results that will make your smile worthy of the red carpet. If you want to hide minor or major flaws and change your smile’s appearance, visit our website or call (770) 536-6688.