Everyone wants to show off a beautiful set of pearly whites. If you aren’t currently happy with the appearance of your teeth when you smile in the mirror, there are various cosmetic solutions available to help. If you are looking for a quick way to achieve a smile that makes you feel confident, continue reading. Here are three treatment options that can help you achieve your smile goals!
Teeth Whitening
As you get older, your teeth can become discolored for a variety of reasons. Whether you like to drink coffee, smoke cigarettes, or sip on red wine, you will see stains form over time. You may have seen teeth whitening kits when you go to your local grocery store, but they aren’t as effective as professional teeth whitening from your dentist. By opting for in-office teeth whitening, your dentist will start by examining your smile to ensure that you don’t have any existing oral health issues that could be aggravated by the whitening process. If everything looks good, they will cover the soft tissues in your mouth before applying a professional whitening solution to the surfaces of the teeth. Your smile can be brightened up to eight shades in just an hour!
Veneers
Veneers are a popular cosmetic service and are popular among celebrities. They are thin, porcelain shells that are secured to the front facing surfaces of the teeth to mask cosmetic imperfections. Here are some of their exciting benefits.
- They provide a natural appearance while correcting many flaws.
- Veneers are stain resistant, so they will not change color over time.
- Veneers are customized to be the exact size, shape, and color needed for the best possible appearance.
- Veneers require less enamel removal than dental crowns.
Invisalign
If your teeth aren’t aligned how they should be, this doesn’t mean that you need to get braces with metal braces and wires to see your desired results. Instead, you could choose Invisalign. This treatment uses a series of clear aligners to slowly shift the teeth into their rightful locations. These aligners are very difficult to detect when you are wearing them, so no one will even be able to tell that you are undergoing orthodontic treatment. You don’t need to worry about metal brackets and wires poking at your gums either. You can just watch your smile shift to perfection!
If you are unhappy with your smile, ask your dentist about the cosmetic treatments above. This way, you can put together a plan that best meets your needs.
About the Author
Dr. Douglas Baldwin is an experienced dentist serving patients in the Arlington community. Currently, he is a proud member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the Texas Dental Association, and the Fort Worth District Dental Society. In addition, he also earned a Fellowship in Implantology from the California Implant Institute. To learn more about cosmetic dentistry or to schedule a consultation, visit his website or call (817) 478-4300.