If you have flaws in your smile you’d like to change, you may be wondering if you’d be a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry. This elective category of dental treatments can fix a variety of tooth and gum issues and help you achieve the smile of your dreams. But it can be difficult to tell if there’s a procedure that can help you, or if you’d qualify for it if there was.
If you’re ready to transform your teeth and get the smile of your dreams, here’s what you need to know about cosmetic dentistry!
Am I A Good Candidate for Cosmetic Dentistry?
There’s no one-size-fits-all way to determine whether a patient is a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry. It all depends on your smile goals and the condition of your oral health. If your teeth and gums are in good shape (free of cavities, decay, and gum disease) and you have changes you’d like to make to them, then cosmetic dentistry could be the solution.
Cosmetic Dentistry Options
With cosmetic dentistry, the sky is the limit in terms of what you can achieve. Most patients want to correct one or more of the following: the color, size, or spacing of their teeth. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to achieve these objectives, including:
- Veneers: These thin porcelain shells fit over your existing teeth and can change their size, shape, and color. Veneers can last up to 20 years with proper maintenance, solving several cosmetic problems in one procedure.
- Metal-Free Restorations: Do you have old silver fillings that darken your smile or stand out when you open your mouth to eat or speak? Replacing them with composite resin metal-free restorations not only keeps your tooth safe from further damage, but it also blends seamlessly into your smile so nobody can tell you even have them!
- Direct Bonding: If you have a chipped or worn tooth that is attracting the wrong kind of attention, repairing it with dental bonding can make your smile complete again. While dental bonding does need to be replaced in about five to ten years, it is a very affordable and non-invasive treatment that delivers beautiful results in under an hour.
- Teeth Whitening: Are you tired of wasting time and money on white strips and gels that don’t do anything? Professional whitening could be the answer. In about one-hour, professional teeth whitening can remove up to eight shades of discoloration. No more remembering to apply products and no more buying kit after kit of inferior ingredients.
- Gum Recontouring / Crown Lengthening: Do you have a gummy smile or feel as though your teeth are too short? With this procedure, your dentist can remove excess gum tissue, making your teeth look larger and your gums permanently smaller.
Remember, if you have flaws in your smile that you’d like to change, cosmetic dentistry can help you achieve this. As long as your teeth and gums are healthy, your dentist can work with you to formulate a treatment plan that will address all your goals and finally give you that gleaming grin you’ve been dreaming of!
About Our Practice
At Newpark Mall Family Dental Group, we are committed to helping you achieve your best smile yet. Whether you need an exam and cleaning, a restoration, or you’re interested in crafting a smile you can be proud of, we’re here to help. To schedule a consultation with one of our dentists to learn more about your cosmetic dentistry options, please visit our website or call us today at 510-796-8888.