So many people underestimate the importance of a great smile. Not only does a good smile make you feel good about yourself, but a good smile also means that you will likely have a healthier smile, too! But, not many people are familiar with the different types of cosmetic dental treatments that are available to transform your smile, or which would be the best option for them.
Cosmetic dentistry uses various techniques and treatments to improve the overall appearance of your smile and teeth. Treatments can make your smile whiter and brighter, or improve the overall appearance of your smile if you have missing, broken or damaged teeth. Let’s take a look at 3 of the best and most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments you can use to transform your smile.
Teeth Whitening
Natural tooth colour varies from person to person. It is something which is greatly affected by our lifestyles. Tea, coffee and red wine, as well as tomato-based foods, soy sauce and balsamic vinegar can all stain teeth if consumed on a regular basis, as can tobacco. No matter if you are looking to get whiter teeth for a special occasion, such as a wedding or graduation, or are simply just unhappy with the appearance of your teeth in general, investing in professional teeth whitening is a great way to enhance your smile.
It is recommended that you get teeth whitening treatment from a cosmetic dental clinic as most, if not all, at-home teeth whitening kits can cause irreversible effects on your natural teeth, such as damage to your enamel and sensitivity. Professional teeth whitening treatments are not only much safer, but they will also often be much more effective.
Dental Implants
A dental implant is used to combat tooth loss and often fully replaces missing teeth. If you have suffered from tooth decay which has resulted in tooth loss, or have lost a tooth or multiple teeth in an accident, then you may be looking for tooth replacement solutions. This is where dental implants come in. Dental implants are planted directly into your gum, which makes them a more solid base, more so than crowns or dentures, and can be used to replace single missing teeth or all your teeth using a treatment called All On Four. Once the treatment is complete, you will have a new smile for many years to come.
Composite Bonding
If you’ve not got hugely damaged teeth or want to make some simple, and reversible, improvements to your teeth, then composite bonding is probably the best cosmetic dental treatment you can get. Composite bonding is completely pain-free and, unlike other cosmetic dental treatments which require permanent changes to be made, it can be removed at any point. Using a similar material to composite fillings, composite bonding is a treatment used to cover minimal cosmetic complaints, such as discolouration, chips, cracks and stains. The material is hand shaped by your dentist and then set using a UV light.