Many people live with distracting dental defects that can make it hard for them to smile proudly. Since people who smile frequently are generally seen as more confident, trustworthy, and friendly than those who do not, people who aren’t proud of their grins may have difficulty earning trust in social situations and the business world. Here’s a brief guide to a few common smile flaws and how your cosmetic dentist may be able to help.
Stains and Discoloration Can Cause Much Consternation
While healthy teeth are typically a slightly yellowish shade of white, they can develop unsightly stains and discoloration due to bad habits like smoking or years of exposure to pigments and dyes in foods and beverages. While severe stains won’t respond to conventional oral hygiene methods like brushing, your dentist can address them with a professional teeth whitening treatment in the form of a one-hour in-office procedure or a customized take-home kit. In either case, your teeth will be left up to eight shades whiter.
Damage and Misshapenness Can Diminish Your Smiles’ Happiness
Some people have extensive dental flaws such as cracks, chips, gaps, stains, and misshapenness. Thankfully, porcelain veneers and metal-free dental crowns are excellent ways to resculpt damaged or stubby teeth into shapelier and stain-free new forms. While these devices require alteration of your natural dental structure and must eventually be replaced, they will protect your teeth from damage and can last for fifteen years or more if they receive excellent care.
Straighten Things Out with Invisalign
Misalignments such as overbites, underbites, gaps, crookedness, open bites, and crossbites can cause much discomfort while diminishing a smile’s beauty. Invisalign is a modern orthodontic treatment that straightens teeth into healthier and more beautiful positions using a series of customized clear aligners. Since these aligners are removable and virtually invisible when worn, they offer a more discreet and comfortable treatment than traditional braces.
Don’t let a few dental flaws make you less willing to smile. Consulting with your cosmetic dentist can help you find out if you qualify for any of these treatments.
About the Practice
Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry offers exemplary oral health services to the community of Ponte Vedra Beach. Led by Drs. Kristopher R. Harth and Eric L. Townsend, the staff ensures that each patient enjoys a pleasant experience in a welcoming and comfortable office environment. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, emergency, and cosmetic dentistry such as the treatments listed here. To book your cosmetic dental consultation, contact the office on the web or dial (904) 285-7711.