Years of wear and tear can take a toll on the appearance of your smile. You don’t have to live with chipped, stained, or gapped teeth because you’re never too old for cosmetic dentistry. You have more options than ever before to address common aesthetic concerns. Your cosmetic dentist can turn back the clock to reveal a bright, youthful smile using the latest cosmetic dental procedures.
Who’s a Candidate for Cosmetic Dentistry?
If you’re not happy with the way your teeth look, cosmetic dentistry may be right for you. You’ll require a consultation with a cosmetic dentist to ensure you’re a candidate. They’ll examine your mouth and perform diagnostic services to ensure your mouth is healthy. It’s not uncommon to require a little prep work, like a dental cleaning, tooth filling, or gum disease therapy.
Popular Cosmetic Dental Procedures
Your dentist will learn more about your goals and preferences to determine which procedures are right for you, like:
- Veneers: You can fix many issues using one minimally invasive procedure with veneers. Bonding them to the front surfaces of your teeth improves their color, size, and shape. You can address stains, chips, and gaps using a solution that can last for a decade or longer.
- Metal-Free Dental Crowns: All-ceramic dental crowns can be used to protect damaged teeth or along with other procedures, like root canal therapy. They are metal-free and durable while providing natural-looking results.
- Cosmetic Dental Bonding: A composite resin is shaded to match the color of your enamel to blend in with your tooth when used to fix minor issues, like tooth decay, cracks, or chips. It only takes one appointment to achieve noticeable results.
- Teeth Whitening: Your teeth can get up to 8 shades whiter with a professional whitening system. Your results can last for many months or years with the correct aftercare, like brushing and flossing.
- Gum Recontouring: A soft tissue laser sculpts the gum line to resolve a gummy smile. It’s minimally invasive and will leave your gums healthier and looking better.
- Clear Aligners: Clear aligners are worn over your teeth to fix bite and alignment issues in about 12 months. It’s a discreet, comfortable solution to achieve a healthy, straight smile.
It’s never too late to invest in the smile of your dreams. You can take years off your appearance by improving your smile with cosmetic dentistry.
About Dr. Vincent Lam
Dr. Lam achieved his dental degree at Temple University and has regularly continued his training in the latest innovations in dentistry, like CEREC, sedation, and dental implants. He strives to go above and beyond to provide exceptional dental care. Request an appointment through his website or call his office at (206) 350-9794.