Your smile is one of the first things other people notice about you. As a result, your confidence level is likely tied to your feelings about your teeth. If you dislike your teeth, you’ll be preoccupied by the fear of other people noticing their flaws. This could cause you to avoid social situations. On the other hand, if you are happy with your teeth you are more likely to confidently smile and introduce yourself to new people.
There’s a lot that you can do to improve your smile. The most common are whitening and straightening, but it turns out there are a lot more options available. Not all problems can be corrected with simply straightening or whitening your teeth.
Some people have missing teeth, abnormally sized teeth, decay, and abnormal gum appearance. This could mean that your gums are red and puffy, your teeth are too large or too small, or your teeth are darkened or yellowed due to decay.
According to cosmetic dentist Dr. Aller, the perfect smile is made up of healthy teeth and gums. With good oral health, you will have the foundation for a more perfect smile.
There are a number of procedures available to correct these problems.
Abnormally Shaped Teeth
There are enamel recontouring or binding procedures that change the shape of teeth. This is a minimally invasive option.
Yellow Teeth
Many offices offer both in-office or at-home options for professional whitening.
Inflamed gums
Often times all that is needed to restore the appearance of your gums is simply a deep cleaning. Gums that are receding or inflamed are normally impacted by bacteria and other issues that come with not taking good care of your teeth.
Appearance of the teeth
Veneers are a common option for people looking for a minimally invasive way to correct problems with alignment, shape, size, or color of teeth. This procedure is permanent and sometimes requires prior orthodontic work to ensure that teeth have the proper alignment.
Excessive Gums
Just as botox can be used to correct wrinkles on your forehead, it is also used for laser gum recontouring. This needs to be read ministered every six months, but will create a more normal looking smile by stopping your gums from showing too much.
Missing teeth
Dental bridges and implants are easy fixes to missing teeth. You won’t have to worry about the noticeability of a gap in your smile or the potential bacterial infections that could accompany spaces in your mouth.
While all of these options exist to correct common problems, it’s important to remember that many of these require significant time and monetary investments. You will not see instant results but once the treatment is complete you will have a better smile.
Another thing to keep in mind is that finding the right cosmetic dental professional to help with their smile takes a bit of research and time. You want to make sure that the professional you choose is experienced and uses the latest, trusted technology.
If you’re interested in correcting your smile, contact our office today to schedule a consultation and learn about your options.
