Your smile might be the first thing people see when they look at you, and many of us wonder just what people are seeing when they do really look at us!  A bright confident smile is that which we would like to be known for – and remembered!  Whether it’s for business appearances, stage presentation, or just simply wanting to look and feel better about yourself, the exciting field of cosmetic dentistry has a lot to offer you.  Makeover – here it comes!

Smile makeovers are tailored to your individual needs, as no two mouths are alike.  We often have long-standing habits of scowling, or pursing our lips, or hardly smiling for whatever reason – usually embarrassment over something, or tension.  These habits need to go away, and let our smile shine through!  Teeth whitening, bridges, dental implants, crowns, veneers, etc. – all these and other procedures can be done for cause and appearance as well, and can serve to simply melt your bad habits away, returning that natural smile!

Crowns, Bridges & Implants

You may need a dental crown to repair a damaged tooth, or you may need a dental bridge to fill in for missing teeth.   Some solutions can be temporary – others are permanent.  A bridge is permanent, as it is attached to nearby teeth on either side of the bridge.  A dental implant is also anchored – and all the way into the jaw in order to provide a stable root for the appliance.  Dental implants also have the advantage of being very durable and functional, and help that natural looking smile.  Your dentist can work with you to see exactly what applications will be best for your optimal dental health and smile, given your needs at any given time.

Veneers

Hiding behind a good shield – that’s exactly what your teeth do if they have veneers applied!  Veneers are a very thin covering for the facing of a tooth, which hide a damaged tooth, poor spacing, staining or crooked teeth.  They can also fill in small gaps.  Veneers can be made of different materials, but porcelain is usually the substance of choice, for its close proximity to the appearance of your other teeth.  As veneers are a very durable solution for many common problems, they have become a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure.  Again, your dentist can take your history, examine your teeth and surrounding tissues, and discuss with you your options for the treatment of your own unique dental needs.

Whiten your Smile

Teeth Whitening has become more popular as well, and as you, the public, have demanded it, dentists have provided it!  This whitening, or bleaching, of the teeth is not for everyone, but a consultation with your dentist will provide the answers you need for your teeth whitening potential.  A dentist can also perform “enamel shaping,” which is a process whereby a tooth’s enamel is shaped by filling in or removing some of the tooth’s enamel, to give it a more uniform appearance with the rest of our teeth. Minor chips or staining can also be hidden by tooth bonding materials, which hide the offensive stains or chips.  A brighter smile, a whiter smile – this transformation can be yours – and you’ll be smiling for years!