People have tried many methods to make their smiles prettier throughout history, and many of them are rather frightening by modern standards. Today, safe and effective cosmetic dental treatments have allowed millions of people to achieve prettier smiles, and the field of cosmetic dentistry is only becoming more popular as time goes on. Here’s a brief guide to a few common cosmetic dental treatments and why more and more people are getting them.
Transform Your Smile with Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers were first used as part of a Hollywood movie costume but have since evolved into a cosmetic dental treatment that can transform a smile by covering defects such as chips, gaps, cracks, and stains, potentially all at once. These thin ceramic shells can be placed in as few as two appointments, and they can give someone the confidence they need to find new social and professional opportunities.
During your first appointment, your dentist will administer a local anesthetic to ensure your comfort before removing a small amount of enamel from the teeth to make room for the veneers. They will then take bite impressions and fix temporary veneers to your teeth so you can get used to wearing them. Your bite impressions will be sent to a lab where a skilled technician will craft your permanent set.
You’ll come back to your dentist’s office after your permanent veneers arrive there about two weeks later. During this second appointment, your dentist will remove your temporary veneers, cement your permanent ones in place, and make any final adjustments. You’ll then be ready to flash your gorgeous new grin at the world.
Fix Your Teeth with Dental Bonding
If you have minor chips, cracks, stains, or gaps, your dentist may be able to address them in minutes with dental bonding during a routine dental appointment without any anesthesia or recovery period. To perform dental bonding, your dentist will place a small amount of tooth-colored composite resin upon the defect to cover it up or fill it in. The resin will then be shaped to match the natural curves of your tooth, creating a lifelike restoration that is indistinguishable from natural dental structure. This treatment is quite affordable and suitable for almost anyone.
Achieve a Brighter Shine with Teeth Whitening
Teeth can develop unsightly stains and discoloration due to years of exposure to the acids, pigments, and dyes found in foods and drinks. Luckily, a cosmetic dentist can often address this issue through professional teeth whitening treatments that deliver results far superior to those of store-bought whitening kits. Professional whitening treatment takes the form of an in-office procedure that can be completed in about two hours or a take-home kit that can be completed over two weeks, leaving your smile up to eight shades whiter.
Cosmetic dentistry can be a great way to achieve your ideal smile. After a brief consultation, your dentist will be able to tell you if any of these treatments can be a good fit for you.
About the Practice
Epic Family Dentistry of Carrollton delivers exemplary dental experiences to patients in the Carrollton area. Led by Drs. Afshin Azmoodeh and Sohee Kim, the staff ensures that each patient receives sincere courtesy, effective treatments, and old-fashioned customer service. Services offered include general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry. To schedule your cosmetic dental consultation, contact the office online or dial (972) 820-7294.