Award season has just finished. As you tuned in to see who won best actor or who had the best album of the year, you may have also noticed all the picture-perfect smiles on the red carpet. It’s often thought that cosmetic dentistry treatments, like veneers, are only for the rich and famous but nothing could be further from the truth! You can achieve the smile of your dreams with its various treatments. Here’s what to know about cosmetic dentistry and some of its services that are available to you.
So, What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
As a dental specialty, cosmetic dentistry uses treatments and procedures to improve the appearance of your teeth, bite, and gums. It also primarily focuses on changing the color, shape, size, and alignment of your pearly whites, thus affecting the overall aesthetic of your smile. Cosmetic dental procedures can fix a range of issues, including discoloration, misalignment, chips, cracks, and gaps. Although most cosmetic dental services are considered non-essential, some are medically necessary and provide restorative benefits.
How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Enhance Your Smile
There is no dental imperfection too severe for cosmetic dental treatment. Whether you need just a single tooth repaired or desire a full smile makeover, your dentist can give you a complete examination and guide you to the best treatment for your unique needs. Here are three of the most common and popular cosmetic dental services:
Veneers
If you are dreaming about flawless teeth, veneers are the way to go! Ultra-thin shells of porcelain are adhered to the front surfaces of teeth, concealing dental imperfections from view. Veneers can fix chipped, cracked, gapped, discolored, and misaligned teeth in two dental appointments. Your new smile will also look completely seamless and natural-looking since the porcelain sheaths are custom-matched to the enamel of your surrounding teeth.
Professional Teeth Whitening
Over time, your smile can become less vibrant. Certain foods and drinks can begin to stain and discolor your teeth. Fortunately, you can brighten your pearly whites with professional teeth whitening. Your dentist will use special (and safe) dental-grade bleaching agents to whiten your teeth. Within just one hour, your smile will be several shades whiter. There is nothing like a luminous grin to make you feel like a star on the red carpet of life!
Cosmetic Tooth Bonding
You may just want to fix just a small issue with your smile. Cosmetic bonding is the perfect solution for minor chips, cracks, breaks, gaps, and stains. By applying a tooth-colored resin to the flawed tooth and sculpting it to perfection, these issues are quickly masked in as little as one hour!
Are you ready to flash a beautiful smile every day? With the help of your cosmetic dentist, you’ll have picture-perfect pearly whites that will last for years to come!
About the Author
Dr. Spiro Saati has been keeping the smiles of Peabody healthy and beautiful for over 25 years. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Additionally, he is an active member of several dental associations, including the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. By providing a wide range of dental services, including cosmetic treatments, he can help you achieve any of your smile goals! To schedule a consultation, contact him through his website or call (978) 548-6243.