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Can You Spot Signs of Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cherrywood Dental • May 17, 2016
We admit, this post title is a trick question. We know that it’s often all-too-easy to notice inept dental work, and piano key teeth have been around since cosmetic dentistry took on popularity. But while Hollywood celebrities might not always make the best decisions about their teeth or faces, leading to overly bright smiles and weird facial features, your cosmetic dental work shouldn’t fail you. Find a talented cosmetic dentist, and you’ll gain a smile that looks like your own – just the best possible version.
With the right cosmetic treatment, you won’t have to worry that people are pointing out the work that went into your smile. Instead, they’ll just be thinking about how great you look.
Natural-Looking Smile Makeovers
“Aesthetic dentistry” is the practice of creating new smiles that are superior in both form and function. Your dentist will make tweaks that emphasize your best natural facial features, and won’t detract from your overall appearance. Your perfect smile should work in conjunction with the rest of your face, and function as well as (if not better than) your smile did before treatment.
Some of the options that lead to the most natural-looking makeovers include:
- Lumineers – These incredibly thin veneers (no thicker than a contact lens) fit over your natural teeth without requiring much tooth prep. They also allow some light to pass through their surfaces, so you gain that nuanced look that’s so similar to natural enamel, and so hard to achieve. Lumineers can whiten, straighten, lengthen, resize, or otherwise adjust your teeth – just get in touch to learn what they could do for you.
- Dental bonding – Bonding is a wonderful option because it’s fast, simple, and affordable. Tooth-colored composite is attached to your teeth to accomplish the changes you’ve been hoping for. The composite will blend with your surrounding teeth perfectly, and close gaps, cover chips or cracks, mask stained enamel, or cover sensitive, exposed tooth roots.
- Teeth whitening – Your enamel is porous, and attracts stains over time. Removing these dark compounds from within your enamel brings out the true beauty in your smile. Whitening your teeth takes just one appointment, and results can last for years. We’ll only take your teeth as white as they should go (no lighter than the whites of your eyes) to ensure a natural final look.