You and an old friend are having a great time catching up together. At the end of the evening, they want to take a quick photo of the two of you. Does the thought of taking this selfie fill you with dread? Are you concerned about how your smile will look? Even if your teeth are perfectly healthy, you may not like showing them, impacting your self-esteem. But you don’t have to live with a flawed smile—cosmetic dentistry offers many treatments that can revitalize your appearance and your confidence. Read on to learn about the issues cosmetic dentistry can address and the treatments available to you.
Discoloration
After being exposed to deeply pigmented drinks and foods, it’s no wonder that white teeth can start to look yellow or dull over the years! Unfortunately, stains can reach farther into the enamel than brushing can fix. Even professional cleanings can only do so much. When your teeth are discolored, you have more powerful options.
While store-bought whitening gels and strips claim to dramatically whiten, they often only brighten teeth by two or three shades. Professional whitening kits have a stronger whitening agent that can alter your teeth by as much as eight or even ten shades!
For more stubbornly discolored teeth, you can consider covering them with porcelain veneers. This material reflects light just like real enamel and are extremely durable. So although your teeth are covered, your smile still looks amazing and natural.
Small Gaps Between Teeth
Little spaces between your teeth can be distracting, and it can allow bits of food or plaque to build up. You can easily close these gaps through cosmetic dentistry. Composite resin, a material used for fillings, can be applied to teeth and fill in the spaces, or you can cover these teeth with porcelain veneers. In some cases, you may want to consider realigning your teeth with ClearCorrect or Invisalign so that they have the proper spacing.
Chipped or Cracked Teeth
Cosmetic chips and cracks may have you feeling self-conscious about your teeth, causing you to shy away from smiling fully. The good news is that these issues can be fixed. Chips or small cracks can be filled in with composite resin or can be hidden with veneers. In as few as one or two appointments, you can forget about your smile’s flaws and feel confident again.
Loving your smile isn’t as difficult as it may seem at first glance. More confidence is within your reach when you work with a cosmetic dentist who understands your goals and offers the services you need to let your smile shine.
About the Practice
At Lyndon Family Dental, we are proud to have two experienced, compassionate dentists on staff. Dr. Marley Rinoldo has been practicing for about a decade so far, and Dr. Simone Reid has nearly 20 years of dentistry experience. Both take pride in helping patients achieve their best smile and feeling happier about their appearance. If you would like to schedule a cosmetic consultation with Dr. Rinoldo or Dr. Reid, you can contact Lyndon Family Dental through our website or by calling the office at 315-449-0711.