At some point in time, most of us have gotten to a place where we feel too self-conscious about our gums and teeth every time we smile or laugh. And because of that insecurity, we end up trying to hide our imperfections like staining, discoloration, cracks, staining, and misalignment, among other concerns. What if I told you there was a way to fix your teeth’ imperfections, thanks to modern-day technology? The solution is cosmetic dentistry with Allure Dental.
Cosmetic dentistry is a professional oral care type of dentistry that focuses on helping to improve your teeth’s appearance. This type of oral care consists of several procedures to provide different solutions to your teeth imperfections like stained, crooked, or misshapen teeth. Some of the different treatment options available include:
1. Teeth Whitening
One of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures today is teeth whitening. This procedure involves your teeth bleaching to give them a lighter color. It’s important to note that while the name may imply that this procedure makes your teeth white, it doesn’t. This process only lightens your teeth’s existing color by diverse shades.
Most people make one mistake regarding this procedure is assuming that they can do it outside a dental clinic setting. Teeth whitening should only be administered by a regulated dental professional like a dental therapist or a dentist.
While the market today has several teeth whitening products available, the results aren’t long-lasting compared to having this procedure done by a dentist. Apart from subpar results, you also run the risk of hurting your teeth while whitening your teeth outside a dental clinic.
Some benefits that come from this cosmetic dentistry procedure include:
- Your teeth become stronger and healthier as tough stains are removed during the procedure
- Your self-esteem is instantly boosted
- People tend to become more drawn to you because of your teeth
Remember, teeth whitening isn’t permanent; it can last you a few months or even three years as long as you are careful enough to stain your teeth again.
2. Dental Veneers
If you have chipped, misshaped, or had a gap between your teeth, you may want to consider clearing those imperfections with dental veneers. So, what are dental veneers? These thin covers give your teeth a classical shape by adhering to your teeth.
These veneers are placed over the visible or the front part of your teeth, allowing them to look exactly like natural teeth. Veneers are made using composite resin or porcelain material. And each material comes with different benefits.
Porcelain Veneers: These types of veneers have a thin shell that’s custom-made to fit any misshaped or chipped teeth. Some benefits that come from using porcelain veneers include:
- They are long-lasting and strong
- They don’t stain as quickly as composite
- They have your teeth’s natural-looking surface.
Composite Resin Veneers: These veneers are made using a tooth-colored filling material that bonds to the tooth. The benefits of using composite resin veneers include:
- They are much cheaper compared to porcelain veneers.
- They are easy to fix. However, it’s important to note that composite veneers aren’t wear-resistant or as strong as porcelain veneers.
3. Dental Crowns
Another typical cosmetic dentistry is dental crowns. This is a cap-like structure used to cover teeth that are severely discolored, damaged, cracked, decayed, or chipped.
Dental crowns help restore the teeth’ shape, size, appearance, and strength. The materials used to make these crowns are porcelain, composite, ceramic, or porcelain, which are fused to metal.
The benefits of dental crowns are:
- Crowns are more durable and stronger than onlays, inlays, and fillings. Also, compared to different cosmetic treatments, dental crowns are long-lasting.
- They are your teeth’s best protection against tooth decay, especially if you have a problem with decay.
- They help save your teeth from severe damage.
- They keep your decayed tooth from falling off.
4. Braces
You’ve probably had them when you were a child or know someone who did. This form of cosmetic dentistry is used to align crooked teeth using a brace. The most common type of brace was made using metal.
But, thanks to technology, there is currently a variety of braces, from clear aligners to clear-colored ceramic braces. You also don’t have to stay with your braces all the time.
You can take them out when cleaning your teeth or eating. Depending on the severity of the misalignment of your teeth, you can stay with braces anywhere from six months to three years.
Your smile plays a significant role in your self-confidence. So, if you are unhappy with the way your gums or teeth look, why not consider one of the treatments above?