Are you unhappy with the condition of your teeth? Do you find yourself covering your mouth when you speak, or refusing to smile with your mouth open? If so, you could benefit from a smile makeover. In the past, you may have only thought of dentistry to keep your teeth clean and healthy, however cosmetic dentistry can take regular oral healthcare a step further by improving their appearance.
If you’re not satisfied with the look of your smile, here are a few ways cosmetic dentistry can help!
Cosmetic Bonding
If you have broken or worn teeth, they can make you embarrassed to talk or smile. Thankfully, they can often be repaired with the help of cosmetic bonding. This treatment is done by essentially resculpting the damaged area of the tooth with the same material your dentist uses for metal-free fillings. This creates a beautiful, functional, natural-looking restoration that will boost your confidence and restore your smile to its original glory.
Professional Whitening
Forget those over-the-counter whitening strips and pastes; if you want a treatment that gets real results, a professional whitening procedure from your dentist is the way to go. The Opalescence Boost whitening system uses a combination of light and a powerful lightening agent to remove years of discoloration in about an hour. In fact, it can brighten your teeth by up to eight shades!
Veneers
You may have heard of celebrities getting veneers to make their teeth look whiter, longer, and more evenly spaced, but this treatment isn’t just for Hollywood stars. Veneers are perfect for any patient looking to improve the color and shape of their teeth. The results last about 20 years (you will eventually need to replace them) but they are stain resistant, natural looking, and can be customized to look exactly how you want them.
Gum Recontouring
If you feel like your smile is too “gummy” or your teeth are too short, a gum recontouring procedure can help. Using a laser, your dentist can remove excessive gum tissue covering your teeth and make more of your existing tooth visible. This in turn creates the appearance of a longer tooth and a less gummy grin.
Remember, there’s no need to suffer in silence and hide your true emotions because you don’t like your smile. Cosmetic dentistry offers many solutions to help improve your appearance and boost your self-esteem. Speak to your dentist today about what a smile makeover can do for you!
About Dr. Yu
Dr. Annie Yu loves so many things about being a dentist, from improving her patients’ oral health and boosting their self-esteem to getting to know them and developing a bond with them. Dr. Yu constantly strives to keep current on dental techniques and innovations, and has taken continuing education courses from Spear Education, the Pankey Institute, Dawson Academy, Seattle Study Club, and the Pikos Implant Institute.
She received a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) in 2013 and a Mastership (MAGD) in 2020, which is a designation less than 2% of all general dentists have earned.
To schedule an appointment for cosmetic dentistry at Avant Dentistry, please visit our website or call us today at 240-332-1599.