Did you know that researchers have learned that having dental problems is negatively associated with the probability of being employed? One of the first things others notice is the quality of your smile, and flaws in your teeth can lead to a less-than-favorable impression.
Many dentists can help by offering cosmetic services, but if you have suffered more severe damage, decay, or tooth loss, you might require a complete smile makeover. Continue reading to learn more about this treatment and the aesthetic concerns it can address!
What is a Smile Makeover?
Some people who feel self-conscious about minor imperfections, such as slightly stained or chipped teeth, can improve their appearance with a single cosmetic service. For instance, teeth whitening can address discoloration, and porcelain veneers are a popular way to hide damaged enamel.
But if you have broken or missing teeth, you might require a combination of restorative and cosmetic options to enhance your appearance. Your dental team can build a customized treatment plan that includes all the necessary procedures required to remake your smile and walk you through the details for your approval before proceeding.
What Are the Cosmetic Components of a Smile Makeover?
You must consult your dentist before scheduling your smile makeover so they can examine your mouth and discuss the changes you’d like to make. Then, they can suggest appropriate solutions based on the findings of their examination to help improve the aesthetic aspects of your grin, including:
- Uneven discoloration. Services like topical teeth whitening can potentially reduce stains, but your dentist can also apply options like dental bonding or porcelain veneers to provide consistent shading.
- Gaps, overcrowding, or misalignments. Crooked and overlapping teeth can detract from your appearance and oral health, but can often be shifted to their ideal places with Invisalign. Missing teeth can be replaced with dentures, a bridge, or implants.
- Tooth size. If you have worn-down, stunted, or too-short teeth, placing a customized dental crown can potentially restore their appearance and functionality.
- Tooth shape. Chipped, cracked, or misshapen enamel can often be repaired with dental bonding or covered with a crown or veneers to boost your looks.
How Can I Maintain My Results?
Once you’ve undergone the treatments needed to upgrade your grin, it’s natural to want to do everything you can to preserve the outcome. Usually, you can help maintain the results by brushing and flossing twice daily to prevent common oral issues, such as cavities or gum disease, that might interfere.
Also, visiting your dentist every six months allows them to monitor your condition and treat any areas of concern before they become problematic. They can also professionally clean your teeth and polish away more recent surface stains, sending you home with a grin that shines!
About the Practice
Patients at Richland Dental benefit from a team of dentists eager to help families in the area build beautiful, healthy smiles for life. Drs. Siddharth and Mansi Talsania collaborate with Dr. Parikh to provide a comprehensive menu of services to people of all ages conveniently under one roof, including smile makeovers. Their caring approach is combined with state-of-the-art equipment to deliver more comfortable, accurate results intended to last. You can request an appointment on the website or by calling (972) 812-9701.