Ah, the lazy days of summer. The warmer months are the perfect time to sneak in a little extra rest and relaxation, take a much-needed vacation, or just lounge by the pool. But it’s also the perfect season to improve your smile with the help of cosmetic dentistry. In fact, you can still do all the things you love (even nothing at all) and change how you look and feel at the same time! Here are three cool treatments to help you improve your confidence this summer.
Veneers
Veneers are thin porcelain shells that fit over your natural teeth to help change their shape, size, and color. Whether you’ve got deep stains or discoloration or unsightly chips or cracks, veneers can help. The entire process is easy.
Your dentist will simply remove a thin layer of enamel, take impressions, and then order up your new veneers. Once they’re ready, they will be fitted to your teeth and bonded into place, showcasing a whiter, brighter, more youthful looking smile! Best of all, veneers can last up to 20 years with proper care, and they will even resist staining so you can still enjoy the foods you love.
Teeth Whitening
If your teeth aren’t as white as you’d like and brushing alone isn’t doing enough, it’s time to consider professional whitening. While over-the-counter gels and strips claim to lift stains, they are not ADA approved and can sometimes cause your teeth to look worse than they did before.
If you’d like to lift a few shades of color from your smile, professional whitening is the safest and most effective way to go. Patients can choose from in-office Zoom whitening or a take home professional whitening kit complete with trays and whitening solution. Both are done under the watchful guidance of your dentist and have been proven to yield dramatic and lasting results.
Direct Bonding
Do you have a chip or crack on your tooth? Even a minor imperfection can make you feel very self-conscious about your smile, but thankfully these types of problems can be easily repaired with direct bonding.
Direct bonding uses a resin composite that seamlessly blends in with the rest of your tooth to rebuild the damaged area. In fact, it can be color matched so closely to your natural shade, you may not even remember it’s a restoration.
Direct bonding can be done in one appointment depending on the number of teeth you need corrected, and it doesn’t require anesthesia. You can leave your appointment and go right back to your normal activities, including eating and drinking the foods you love without any delays.
If you’re ready to heat up your summer with a beautiful new smile, put yourself first this season and speak to your dentist about one of these sizzling hot cosmetic procedures.
About Our Practice
At Cosmetic & Family Dentistry of Weatherford, we’re proud to combine the latest in dental technology with good old-fashioned care and compassion. Our goal is to make each of our patients smile, whether it’s through relief from a repaired tooth, a new set of dentures, or a beautiful cosmetic smile restoration.
To learn more about our cosmetic dentistry options, please schedule an appointment today by visiting our website or calling 817-594-3806.