There is no better accessory to any outfit than a gorgeous smile. Having teeth you can be proud of can make it much easier to show off your pearly whites, and smiling frequently can make you seem friendlier, more trustworthy, and more confident to other people. While generously flashing your grin can open all sorts of professional and social opportunities, many people are shy about smiling due to anxiety about aesthetic flaws in their teeth. Here’s a brief guide to a few of the qualities of a beautiful smile and how your cosmetic dentist can help you achieve them.
Teeth So White, They’re Out of Sight
Almost everyone wishes to have a whiter smile, but teeth can develop unsightly stains and discoloration due to years of exposure to substances that are heavy with pigments and dyes such as berries, coffee, tea, cola, and red wine. Thankfully, your dentist can safely and noninvasively address these flaws with professional teeth whitening treatments that deliver impressive results in short time spans.
Your dentist may recommend a whitening treatment in the form of an in-office procedure that can be carried out in about an hour or a take-home kit that can be completed in about two weeks. In either case, your teeth will be left up to eight shades whiter, and the results can last for up to three years if you practice excellent oral hygiene.
Chips, Cracks, Stains, or Gaps? Bonding Can Fix Those in a Snap
Teeth withstand a lot of pressure over the years, and it’s not uncommon for them to develop chips or cracks when chewing, biting, or grinding. Your cosmetic dentist can address these flaws as well as stains and gaps with a treatment called composite bonding. This procedure involves your dentist using a small amount of tooth-colored composite resin to cover up or fill in a dental defect before shaping this putty-like substance so it matches the natural curves of your smile. This treatment is incredibly noninvasive and can be completed painlessly in minutes with no anesthesia.
If to a Pretty Smile You Wish to Steer, Consider Porcelain Veneers
If you’ve ever wondered why so many movie stars and TV personalities seem to have flawless smiles, the answer is probably that many of them received porcelain veneers. These thin shells are designed to mimic the ideal appearance of natural dental structure, and they can be cemented over troubled teeth to conceal a variety of defects like chips, cracks, stains, gaps, and misshapenness. It only takes as few as two appointments for your dentist to transform your smile into a beautiful new state with porcelain veneers.
Cosmetic dentistry has allowed millions of patients to enjoy the many benefits of having a beautiful smile. Consulting with your dentist can help you determine if any of these treatments are a good fit for you.
About the Practice
Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry offers outstanding oral healthcare to the community of Ponte Vedra Beach. Led by Drs. Kristopher Harth and Eric Townsend, the staff provides remarkable customer service and genuine compassion while maintaining a clean, comfortable, and friendly office. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, emergency, and cosmetic dentistry. If you’re curious about what cosmetic dentistry can do for you, contact the office online or dial (904) 285-7711.