One of the first things others notice about you is the quality of your smile, but if your teeth are full of flaws, you might not make a good impression. Your dentist can provide one or several services to enhance your appearance, but you might not schedule an appointment if you’re unsure what to expect. After all, no one wants to undergo long or agonizing procedures for the fun of it.
Thankfully, most cosmetic dental procedures don’t require surgeries, sedation, or significantly altering your tooth’s structure. Continue reading to learn more about 3 minimally invasive ways to improve your looks and boost your confidence!
Treatment #1: Teeth Whitening
If your smile is tinted more yellow or brown than white, you might develop anxiety about your reflection or how others might perceive you. Although plenty of over-the-counter whitening products are available, they typically contain diluted bleaching agents that don’t provide the desired results.
Meanwhile, your dentist can lighten your smile by up to 8 shades in a single in-office visit using ultra-concentrated gels. This is ideal if you have an upcoming event and need an instant upgrade to look your best. Otherwise, you can ask your provider if they offer customized take-home kits with custom-fitted trays to get professional results from the comfort of your living room.
Treatment #2: Dental Bonding
Although whitening is a great way to boost your appearance, some smiles require more than topical bleach to improve. You could benefit from dental bonding if you’re frustrated by chips, cracks, stubborn stains, and somewhat misshapen or gapped teeth.
For this treatment, your dentist applies composite resin directly to your pearly whites to mend or mask imperfections. Then, they harden the material with a special UV light so it bonds with your enamel. This fix is customized to match your teeth for seamless results and can last 10+ years with the right care.
Treatment #3: Invisalign
Crooked teeth can detract from your appearance and your dental health because if they overlap, it’s harder to thoroughly brush and floss all of their surfaces. This increases your vulnerability to oral issues like tooth decay and gum disease.
Although braces can straighten your smile, you might not want to deal with the hassle of having sharp metal brackets and wires attached to your teeth for months or years. Fortunately, your dentist can shift your pearly whites to their proper places with Invisalign. This alternative orthodontic method relies on clear plastic aligners that fit snuggly over your teeth to reposition them more comfortably.
As you can see, your provider can enhance your smile in several ways that don’t require invasive procedures!
About the Practice
At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, people of all ages benefit from two dedicated dentists who share 40+ years of combined experience. Dr. Harth and Dr. Townsend provide a complete array of services to meet all your family’s needs under one roof, including cosmetic treatments. They combine a caring and compassionate approach with state-of-the-art technology to provide top-tier procedures tailored to your unique needs. If you’d like to upgrade your smile, you can request a consultation on the website or call (904) 285-7711.